Maintenance Technician

Goodwill Industries of Southwestern Michigan; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of Southwestern Michigan is seeking a Facilities Maintenance professional to support maintenance across locations, including carpentry, electrical, HVAC, and painting tasks. The role requires independent work and physical capability for ongoing upkeep and safety compliance.

Responsibilities include inspections, scheduled maintenance, and coordinating with the Director of Facilities and site managers on priorities.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of demonstrated experience in building maintenance, construction, or mechanical aptitude.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision and own transportation.
• Physically capable of performing maintenance duties (stoop, bend, stand, push, pull, lift).

Responsibilities

• Provide scheduled and unscheduled maintenance across facilities (carpentry, drywall, electrical, HVAC, painting, etc.).
• Conduct regular facility inspections and document results.
• Manage construction, refurbishment, and renovations at multiple sites as needed.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards and codes.
• Provide after-hours support to sites in emergencies.
• Build and maintain good relationships with contractors and vendors.

Skills

Building maintenance

Construction experience

Mechanical aptitude

Self-motivated

Independent transportation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

HVAC certification (preferred)

Job description

Ready for a career with impact? Goodwill Industries of Southwestern Michigan (Goodwill SWMI) gives you the opportunity to make a difference in your local community while building your professional skills. We reward creativity and innovation while offering competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package. Our team members enjoy a professional, fast-paced, and fulfilling work environment.

ABOUT OUR ORGANIZATION

Goodwill SWMI is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Our nearly 300 dedicated team members help achieve our mission of improving the community by providing employment, education, training, and support services across a six-county territory. We operate eleven retail stores, a donation center, and several business units that support our mission and financial sustainability. Our core values—Success, Collaboration, People, and Positivity—guide everything we do. Learn more: www.goodwillswmi.org

General Responsibilities:
This position will work with a team to provide maintenance services to all Goodwill SWMI locations. Responsibilities include but are not limited to- planning repair projects, painting, preventative maintenance schedules, contributing to the budgeting process, and helping to identify future capital spending. They will work with the Director of Facilities and store managers to resolve issues in accordance with business priorities.

Essential Duties, Responsibilities & Functions:

• Provide scheduled and unscheduled maintenance related to carpentry, drywall, electrical, flooring, generators, HVAC, lighting, painting, etc.
• Maintenance team responsibilities include: Conduct and document regular facility inspections.
• Perform the maintenance and repair of facilities, grounds and related equipment ensuring that all preventative maintenance is completed in a timely manner in accordance with codes and company requirements.
• Manage construction, facility refurbishment and renovations projects at various sites as needed.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards and industry codes.
• Provide prompt response to requests and issues from occupants and internal customers.
• Provide after-hours support to retail locations in emergency situations.
• Develop, foster, and maintain good contractor and vendor relationships.

Qualifications:

• Requires 4+ years of demonstrated experience in building maintenance/construction experience/mechanical aptitude.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Independent transportation to and from work.
• Basic Computer skill for emails, documentation uploads and reports.
• Physical abilities to independently perform maintenance duties, including the ability to stoop, bend, stand, push, pull, and lift moderate to heavy objects.
• Must possess a Valid Michigan driver’s license with good driving record. Must be insurable on company vehicles.
• No convictions for theft, larceny, burglary, or related offenses.

Education:

• The individual must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• HVAC certification is a preferred.

Other

• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and theft-related background check.

Goodwill Industries of Southwestern Michigan