Maintenance Technician

Ascent on demand; Belleville (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Ascent Global Logistics, based in Belleville, Michigan, is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform a wide range of building maintenance tasks including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and grounds care. The role supports daily operations, ensuring a safe and efficient workplace and requires ability to read safety rules and operate tools.

The position emphasizes preventative maintenance, accurate PM logs, and on-call support, with a focus on safety and reliability in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical certification preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions; write routine reports.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and general facilities tasks.
• Maintain PM logs, digital reports, and inventory.
• Conduct electrical maintenance and fixture repairs.
• Handle plumbing tasks, leaks, drains, and fixture installations.
• Perform carpentry and masonry tasks such as hanging doors and locks.
• Reconfigure and install modular offices and space as needed.
• Clean, maintain work areas, assist with trash removal and event setup.
• Operate snow removal equipment and general grounds maintenance.
• Respond to critical alerts and on-call emergencies.

Skills

Reading safety rules

Math calculations

Communication skills

On-call readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical certification preferred

Tools

Forklift certification

EPA certification

Job description

About AscentAscent Global Logistics, headquartered in Belleville, Michigan, is a leading global provider of expedited, time-critical logistics solutions and other direct transportation services. The company connects customers to its extensive carrier network, internal ground fleet and airline via its proprietary, digital PEAK freight marketplace, which provides robust carrier capacity and transparent pricing, backed by 24/7/365 logistics experts. Ascent’s offerings include air charter and ground expedited solutions as well as truckload, less-than-truckload, global forwarding, brokerage, and managed transportation services. The experienced Ascent team solves customers’ most challenging logistics needs by providing industry-leading service and top-tier satisfaction.Our Guiding PrinciplesAt the core of Ascent's culture is a strong commitment to excellence, driven by the passion and dedication of every team member. We're equally dedicated to going above and beyond for our customers, ensuring this commitment extends beyond our team and brings exceptional value to those we serve. We aim for perfect execution in everything we do and ‘play hard’ by creating an environment where tasks are performed with a can-do attitude from start to finish. We ‘play smart’ by delivering on our commitments in an honest, fair and ethical manner. We treat every person with whom we interface with the utmost dignity and respect. We understand that our teammates are our most valuable assets, so we ‘play together’ by making every effort to provide a professional and enjoyable experience, enabling careers to flourish and personal growth to be achieved.What You’ll DoThe Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing a wide range of building maintenance functions, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, general facility upkeep, and grounds care. This role supports day-to-day operations and ensures a safe, functional, and efficient workplace environment.Perform Preventative Maintenance tasks to ensure proper operation of equipment and safety systems.Maintain accurate PM logs, digital reports, and inventory tracking.Conduct electrical maintenance, including fixture replacement or repair using appropriate tools.Handle minor plumbing tasks, such as fixing leaks, unclogging drains, and installing fixtures.Execute minor carpentry and masonry tasks, including hanging doors and fitting locks.Reconfigure and install modular offices and space using various tools.Clean and maintain work areas, assist with trash removal, event setup, and window washing.Paint various structures and equipment to maintain a safe working environment.Pick up supplies from local sourcing locations as needed.Assist with lawn care and other general maintenance activities.Perform light HVAC maintenance, such as changing filters and cleaning coils.Conduct snow removal using plow truck, snow thrower, or shovel.Perform ground maintenance tasks, including mowing, trimming, and fertilizing.Respond to critical alerts and off-hour emergencies of an on-call rotation.While performing the duties of the job, the employee is frequently required to: walk, sit, stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach/handle items, work with their hands and tools, lift and/or move items 50-100 pounds, talk and hear others in conversations via phone or in personVision abilities required: Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception, Color visionThe employee frequently works in wet, humid, and warm conditions, near moving mechanical parts, and in outdoor weather conditions. The employee is occasionally required to work in high, precarious places, around fumes or airborne particles and near vibration.The noise level is moderate to loud. Noise level can increase when aircraft is taxiing in the area.Required PPE compliance and adherence to all safety SOPs.What You’ll BringHigh school diploma or general education degree (GED)Technical certification preferred.Valid Michigan Driver License required with good driving record.5+ years’ experience in trades preferred, with specific training/experience in commercial and/or residential construction, electrical work, rough framing, plumbing, painting, HVAC, and locksmithing.Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; compute rate, ratio, and percent; and to draw and interpret bar graphs.Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions; deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.Forklift certification, EPA certification, or trade licensing is a plus.Ascent’s Competitive Benefits401(k) and employer matchingLife InsuranceHealth, Dental, Vision InsuranceShort- & Long-Term DisabilityPaid Time Off (PTO)Employee Assistance ProgramPaid Parental LeaveEmployee Wellness ProgramPaid HolidaysEmployee Recognition ProgramsFlexible Spending Account (FSA)Tuition ReimbursementHealth Savings Account (HSA)Overtime, Differential & Bonus Pay