Hands-On Facilities Maintenance Tech: Repairs & Upkeep

AFE; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

American Rheinmetall in Michigan is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician to perform skilled and semi-skilled trades including carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, painting, and related tasks. You will support maintenance of Rheinmetall properties and respond to work orders.

This role requires safety awareness, ability to follow instructions, and proficiency with a range of hand and power tools, plus basic computer use for maintenance records.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of tools, materials, and techniques used in maintenance and repair of residential and commercial buildings.
• Understanding of building codes, safety regulations, and sanitation standards.
• Skilled in carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work, including the use of specialized tools and equipment.
• Ability to safely operate and maintain construction and maintenance equipment.
• Proficient in storing, tracking, and issuing supplies and maintaining accurate records.
• Capable of following verbal and written instructions, setting priorities, and working independently.
• Comfortable using computers and relevant software to support maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance and repair of Rheinmetall leased properties; responds to work order requests and keeps reports and records of completed jobs.
• Performs skilled and semi-skilled labor related to the maintenance, repair, and modification of buildings and facilities; performs minor carpentry, electrical, masonry, janitorial, and plumbing work.
• Performs routine painting of interior surfaces; moves and secures furniture, wall fixtures, equipment, and a variety of floor coverings; determines supplies needs and prepares orders for supplies and materials.
• Ensures cleanliness of the Rheinmetall's interior and exterior premises, cleans windows, cleans and sanitizes spills and debris.
• Modifies and repairs plumbing fixtures, including toilets, sinks, or related elements.
• Completes and maintains safety checklists and safety reports; checks emergency lights, smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, and other items on the checklist; responds to alarm detection and security breach warnings in buildings.
• Uses and maintains a wide variety of hand, power, and shop tools as well as test equipment related to the work.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Electrical work

Safety regulations

Record keeping

Computer literacy

Education

Highschool Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand and power tools

Test equipment

Job description

American Rheinmetall in Michigan is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician to perform skilled and semi-skilled trades including carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, painting, and related tasks. You will support maintenance of Rheinmetall properties and respond to work orders.

This role requires safety awareness, ability to follow instructions, and proficiency with a range of hand and power tools, plus basic computer use for maintenance records.