Maintenance & Security Systems Technician

County of Kent; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus eligible

Job summary

County of Kent is seeking a maintenance technician to install, maintain, repair, replace and modify operating systems, fixtures, and furnishings for the Kent County Sheriff's Department and Correctional Facility. The role may include lead duties, custodial tasks, snow removal, and service at multiple facilities across the county.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, plus post-secondary technical or apprenticeship training, or two years of maintenance repair experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with post-secondary technical or apprenticeship training.
• Minimum of two years' experience in maintenance repair.
• Basic knowledge of electrical, electronic, mechanical, and pneumatic principles.
• Ability to perform operations in several recognized craft fields; use journeymen's tools.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, repair, replace and modify operating systems, features, fixtures and furnishings for Kent County Sheriff's Department and Correctional Facility.
• Occasionally serve as lead worker; perform custodial services and snow removal; work at facilities throughout Kent County.
• Troubleshoot to maintain facility operations and security; follow established maintenance schedules and use the County's work order system.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Electronic knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Pneumatic principles

Journeyman tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates degree in electrical/electronic/mechanical/maintenance technology

Apprenticeship or certificate program

Armed Forces electrical/electronics training

Tools

Journeymen's tools

Job description

County of Kent is seeking a maintenance technician to install, maintain, repair, replace and modify operating systems, fixtures, and furnishings for the Kent County Sheriff's Department and Correctional Facility. The role may include lead duties, custodial tasks, snow removal, and service at multiple facilities across the county.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, plus post-secondary technical or apprenticeship training, or two years of maintenance repair experience.