Facilities Maintenance Technician I

Our Community's Children; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision (Day 1)

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Parking

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness program

Employee Discounts and Perks

Job summary

City of Grand Rapids is seeking a Building Mechanic I to perform maintenance and repair of building systems under supervision. This entry-level role supports the facilities team by assisting with routine tasks and responding to service requests.

The position requires a high school diploma and a valid Michigan driver's license, with an emphasis on safety and reliability. Candidates should be prepared to work with plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and general repairs and to read blueprints and

Qualifications

• High school diploma (or GED equivalent).
• At least two years of related work experience in a variety of trades or construction work.
• Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provides maintenance and repair to City facilities; troubleshoots, calibrates, repairs or replaces components.
• Performs upkeep and repair for plumbing fixtures; troubleshoot, repairs and winterizes plumbing systems.
• Diagnoses and repairs doors; installs a variety of locksets.
• Completes safety trainings to ensure safety for building occupants, visitors and self-protection from hazards; acts as first responder for fire alarms.
• Oversees outside contractor work for projects.
• Enters and receives computer data for work orders, security video monitoring, lighting control, utility readings, materials procurement and weekly time sheets.

Skills

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Plumbing

Electrical

Carpentry

Safety

Blueprints

Reading docs

Time management

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma

GED equivalent

Michigan driver’s license

Tools

N/A

Job description

City of Grand Rapids is seeking a Building Mechanic I to perform maintenance and repair of building systems under supervision. This entry-level role supports the facilities team by assisting with routine tasks and responding to service requests.

The position requires a high school diploma and a valid Michigan driver's license, with an emphasis on safety and reliability. Candidates should be prepared to work with plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and general repairs and to read blueprints and