Maintenance Technician

Kroc Center; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroc Center is seeking a maintenance technician to repair and maintain the site’s buildings, grounds, systems, and equipment following preventative maintenance schedules and troubleshooting practices.

The role involves monitoring HVAC and safety systems, performing a wide range of repairs (carpentry, electrical, plumbing, drywall, painting, floors, landscaping, and vehicle upkeep), and responding to emergencies to restore safety and operations.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Three (3) years or more of maintenance experience.
• Possess good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a team and individually.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and monitors HVAC units, alarms, fire suppression, lawn sprinkler, lighting and piping.
• Monitors heating system performance and pneumatics during transitional climates.
• Performs field maintenance tasks (carpentry, electrical, plumbing, drywall, painting, flooring, carpet care, landscaping, and vehicle maintenance).
• Responds to building emergencies and coordinates restoration efforts to a safe state.
• Inspects completed work for conformance to blueprints, specifications and standards.
• Maintains logs/records of work performed, materials used, and equipment used.
• Inspects and maintains power and hand tools for safe operation.
• Ensures compliance with City, State, Federal, and Salvation Army building codes and policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork / Independence

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Repair and maintain site’s buildings, grounds, systems and equipment according to established preventative maintenance schedules and troubleshooting practices.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains and monitors the following systems: HVAC units, alarms, fire suppression, lawn sprinkler, lighting and piping
• Monitors the performance or the heating system and manually controls the system pneumatics for proper operation during transitional climatic periods
• Performs a variety of field maintenance tasks including carpentry, electrical repairs, plumbing repairs, dry wall repairs, painting, floor finishing, carpet care, landscaping, and vehicle maintenance
• Responds to building emergencies when requested, coordinates activities with other responders, and directs the efforts to return the building to a safe and secure state
• Inspects completed work for conformance to blueprints, specifications and standards
• Maintains logs and records of work performed, materials used, and equipment used
• Inspects and maintains a variety of power and hand tools to insure that they are in safe and working order
• Insures compliance with all City, State, Federal, and Salvation Army building codes, procedures and policies

Qualifications:

• Possess good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a team and individual setting
• TB test and police clearance
• Authorization to work in the United States

Education/Experience:

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Three (3) years or more of maintenance experience