Building Maintenance Technician I

City of St Joseph; Kentwood (MI); On-site; USD 43,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Kentwood seeks a Building Maintenance Technician I to support the maintenance and repair of essential building systems. The role requires a high school diploma and at least two years of experience in skilled trades. Employees enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

9% employer retirement plan contribution

11 paid holidays

Three personal days

12 sick days

Up to four weeks of vacation annually

Annual tool allowance of $1,000

Job-related training costs covered

Discounts on city recreation programs

Qualifications

• At least two years of skilled trades experience.
• Experience in installation, maintenance, or repair work.
• Ability to work in a multi-craft environment.

Responsibilities

• Support installation, maintenance, and repair of building systems.
• Work on mechanical, electrical, HVAC, security, and structural systems.
• Collaborate with the Building Maintenance Technician Supervisor.

Skills

Installation

Maintenance

Repair

HVAC

Electrical Systems

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Join our team! The City of Kentwood is seeking applicants for a Building Maintenance Technician I position in the Department of Public Works.

Pay and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $21.11-26.97 with a consistent 40-hour (or more) work week. This equates to an annual wage of $43,909-$56,098, depending on qualifications and experience. The City offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a 9% employer retirement plan contribution, 11 paid holidays, three personal days, 12 sick days, and up to four weeks of vacation annually.

We are proud to be among the first municipal employers in West Michigan to offer a fully paid parental leave benefit. Employees receive four weeks of fully paid leave following birth, adoption, or placement for adoption. Birth mothers are eligible for an additional two weeks, totaling six weeks of fully paid leave.

Our medical insurance is competitive, with a 2% employee premium share ranging from $8.64-$20 biweekly. Benefits include free telehealth visits, no-cost dental and vision coverage, a health savings account with an employer contribution of $825-$1650 annually, flexible spending options, and a retirement health savings plan. We also provide employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability coverage at no cost, and access to an employee assistance program.

For this role, we offer annual allowances of $1,000 for tools and $200 for boots. Uniforms are provided and laundered by the City. We cover costs for job-related training, certifications, and licenses. Employees also enjoy discounts on city recreation programs and rentals.

About the Department of Public Works

The Department of Public Works maintains the City of Kentwood’s infrastructure with nearly 40 employees across five divisions: building maintenance, fleet services, grounds maintenance, streets maintenance, and utilities (water and wastewater). The department manages over 150 miles of underground pipes, 155 miles of streets, parks, grounds, buildings, and a fleet of vehicles, handling tasks from snow plowing to parks maintenance.

About the City of Kentwood

With over 54,000 residents, Kentwood is a safe, prosperous, and welcoming community with vibrant neighborhoods and thriving businesses. It offers access to shopping, dining, entertainment, outdoor recreation, excellent public schools, and diverse career opportunities. The city is committed to high-quality services and responsive governance, fostering a thriving community for all.

The City of Kentwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply today to join our dynamic team! The position remains open until filled.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Building Maintenance Technician Supervisor, the main responsibilities include supporting installation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical, electrical, electronics, HVAC, security, and structural systems within City buildings and facilities in a multi-craft environment.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of skilled trades experience in installation, maintenance, or repair work. For more details, please view the full job description and requirements.