General Facility & Maintenance Technician Apprentice | Full Time

Radisson-Hotel-Group; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Health & Wellness reimbursement

10% hotel discount

Shift meals provided

Discounted hotel rates

Parental Leave (FT)

401K with match

Medical/Dental/Vision

Job summary

Greenleaf Hospitality Group (GHG) is seeking a motivated General Maintenance Technician Apprentice in Kalamazoo, MI.

This apprenticeship program develops hands-on maintenance skills under experienced mentors and includes a local community college training track that leads to a Facilities Maintenance Technician certification.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in building maintenance or equivalent preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training provided through local community college programs.
• Fundamental knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to work flexibly within a team and adapt to various tasks.
• Physical ability to perform maintenance tasks, including lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assist in routine maintenance and repairs of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and other building systems.
• Support in maintaining exterior and interior areas, including painting, minor carpentry, and landscaping.
• Respond to maintenance requests promptly with high customer service standards.
• Learn inspections and preventative maintenance to uphold facility standards.
• Learn to use computer systems for work order schedules and environmental controls.
• Collaborate with the maintenance team and contractors under mentor guidance.
• Record hours worked under mentor approval and align with training areas.
• Engage in the KVCC training program and apply skills to tasks.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Customer service

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

KVCC training program

Tools

Google platform

Google Workspace

Job description

Job Description Overview We're looking for a motivated General Maintenance Technician Apprentice to join the Greenleaf Hospitality Group (GHG) team in an apprenticeship training program. This role offers an exciting opportunity to develop hands‑on maintenance skills while working with experienced mentors and also undertaking a specialized training program through a local community college. Successful completion of this two and a half year program will earn you a certification as a Facilities Maintenance Technician, equipping you with the knowledge and skills to contribute effectively to our diverse property maintenance needs. This program is designed to bolster your technical skills and knowledge in facilities maintenance, culminating in certification as a Facilities Maintenance Technician.

What You'll Be Doing May include, but not limited to:

• Assist in routine maintenance and repairs of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and other building support systems.
• Support in maintaining exterior and interior areas, including painting, minor carpentry, and landscaping.
• Respond to maintenance requests promptly, ensuring high customer service standards.
• Learn to perform inspections and preventative maintenance tasks to uphold facility standards.
• Learning the computer skills and software programs that are used to manage maintenance work order schedules, environmental controls and other Google platform related applications.
• Collaborate with the maintenance team and external contractors on various projects with the mentor's guidance.
• Record hours worked on tasks under the mentor's approval, ensuring that work performed aligns with required training areas.
• Engage actively in the community college training program (KVCC), applying learned skills to work assignments.

What You Need For This Position

• Two years of experience in building maintenance or equivalent experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent; additional technical training provided through local community college programs.
• Fundamental knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to work flexibly within a team and adapt to various tasks.
• Physical ability to perform maintenance tasks, including lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Valid driver's license.

What's in it for You

• Robust Employee Assistance Program providing a wide range of services
• Health and Wellness reimbursement for items like massages, gym memberships, running shoes etc.
• 10% Discount on GHG outlets
• Shift meal provided per day
• Discounted hotel rates at Radisson Hotel Group branded properties worldwide
• Parental Leave Program (Full‑Time Option)
• 401K with 100% match up to 3% (Full‑Time option)
• Medical/Dental/Vision (Full‑Time option)

Top Reasons to Work With GHG

We are one of the Nation's 101 Best and Brightest Companies to work for You'll have the opportunity to work with a diverse team that is fun, high‑energy, and passionate. You will grow your skills and experience in an environment that allows you to put your love for hospitality to work.