Facilities Assistant

Birchwood Construction Company; Harbor Springs (MI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Birchwood Construction is seeking a dependable Part-Time Facilities Helper to keep the Harbor Springs campus clean, organized, safe, and well maintained. The campus spans 8 buildings across about 2 acres, and duties include indoor/outdoor maintenance, basic repairs, and coordinating with external contractors.

This role is not a skilled trades position; electricians, HVAC, plumbing, and snow removal are handled by professionals.

Qualifications

• Dependable and able to work weekday afternoons through 5:00 PM.
• Handy and comfortable performing basic repairs and maintenance.
• Able to work independently and recognize what needs to be done.
• Takes Pride in keeping things clean, organized, and looking good.
• Comfortable working both indoors and outdoors.
• Able to safely use basic hand and power tools.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Previous forklift experience preferred.
• Able to perform the physical requirements of the position, including lifting, carrying, bending, climbing stairs, and working on your feet in various weather, temperatures and conditions

Responsibilities

• General indoor and outdoor building maintenance
• Minor repairs and basic handyman-type projects
• Changing light bulbs, filters, batteries, and other routine items
• Organizing and cleaning up of warehouse, storage areas, parking lot, garden
• Checking buildings and property for maintenance or safety concerns
• Putting away deliveries of construction materials, furniture, tools and equipment
• Operating forklift to unload and load deliveries
• Delivering items to job sites
• Picking up items from suppliers
• Upkeep of vehicle fleet, filling with fuel, washing, waxing, cleaning interior, dropping off for maintenance
• Winter maintenance will involve shoveling and applying salt or ice melt on walkways
• Helping coordinate access for outside contractors when needed
• Taking care of miscellaneous projects that come up around an active construction company
• Letting the appropriate person know when something requires a licensed contractor or professional service

Skills

Dependable

Independent worker

Physically capable

Hand tools usage

Tools

Forklift

Basic hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Birchwood Construction is looking for a dependable, hands-on Part-Time Facilities Helper to help keep our Harbor Springs campus clean, organized, safe, and well maintained. Our campus includes 8 buildings across approximately 2 acres , so there is always something that needs attention. This is a great position for someone who enjoys staying busy, working independently, fixing the little things, and taking pride in keeping a property looking its best. This is not a skilled trades position . Electrical, HVAC, plumbing, lawn care, and snow removal are handled by our contracted professionals. We need someone who can take care of the day-to-day items in between.

What You Will Be Doing

• General indoor and outdoor building maintenance
• Minor repairs and basic handyman-type projects
• Changing light bulbs, filters, batteries, and other routine items
• Organizing and cleaning up of warehouse, storage areas, parking lot, garden
• Checking buildings and property for maintenance or safety concerns
• Putting away deliveries of construction materials, furniture, tools and equipment
• Operating forklift to unload and load deliveries
• Delivering items to job sites
• Picking up items from suppliers
• Upkeep of vehicle fleet, filling with fuel, washing, waxing, cleaning interior, dropping off for maintenance.
• Winter maintenance will involve shoveling and applying salt or ice melt on walkways
• Helping coordinate access for outside contractors when needed
• Taking care of miscellaneous projects that come up around an active construction company
• Letting the appropriate person know when something requires a licensed contractor or professional service

What We’re Looking For

• Dependable and able to work weekday afternoons through 5:00 PM
• Handy and comfortable performing basic repairs and maintenance
• Able to work independently and recognize what needs to be done
• Takes Pride in keeping things clean, organized, and looking good
• Comfortable working both indoors and outdoors
• Able to safely use basic hand and power tools
• Takes initiative and has an eye for taking care of things
• Valid driver’s license required
• Previous fork lift experience preferred
• Able to perform the physical requirements of the position, including lifting, carrying, bending, climbing stairs, and working on your feet in various weather, temperatures and conditions

Why Join Birchwood Construction?

• Great Part-Time Schedule: Afternoon hours with your evenings free
• Competitive Pay: $21 to $24 per hour
• Variety: You won’t be doing the same thing every day
• Independence: Take ownership of your work and your day
• Culture: Rooted in humility, compassion, integrity, dedication, and pride
• Great Environment: Be part of a company that takes pride in its people, buildings, and work

We’re looking for someone who sees a loose door handle, a burned-out light, something out of place, or a project that needs attention and thinks, “I can take care of that.”