Facilities Maintenance Technician - Grounds & Buildings

Eastern Michigan University; Ypsilanti (MI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Michigan University is seeking a Facilities Maintenance General on Main Campus. The role involves routine repairs, preventive maintenance, cleaning, and coordination of the work order system for Custodial Services within Facilities.

Responsibilities include carpentry, electrical, plumbing tasks, operating equipment, and maintaining campus grounds and external facilities. The position requires lifting, climbing, and adherence to safety standards; shift is 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM, Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic ability.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years related maintenance experience in last 6 years.
• 1+ year planning and coordinating general and preventative maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine carpentry, electrical, plumbing and minor painting tasks.
• Operate and maintain hand and power equipment and vehicles.
• Clean, maintain floors, walls, fixtures and windows.
• Report hazards and irregularities to supervisor.
• Submit work orders and maintain records of materials and time expended.

Skills

Maintenance

Repair work

Safety awareness

Reading instructions

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Forklift certification

Power tools

Job description

Eastern Michigan University is seeking a Facilities Maintenance General on Main Campus. The role involves routine repairs, preventive maintenance, cleaning, and coordination of the work order system for Custodial Services within Facilities.

Responsibilities include carpentry, electrical, plumbing tasks, operating equipment, and maintaining campus grounds and external facilities. The position requires lifting, climbing, and adherence to safety standards; shift is 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM, Monday–Friday.