Maintenance Technician

County of Kent; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kent County Sheriff’s Office facilities team is seeking a skilled tradesperson to maintain and repair operating systems, HVAC-related components, and security equipment across county facilities in Grand Rapids. The role emphasizes journey-level maintenance and adherence to codes, with on-call emergency responsiveness.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, plus technical training or apprenticeship and at least three years of relevant maintenance experience, including

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent combined with completion of a recognized technical, certificate or apprenticeship program.
• Three years’ experience in maintenance repair or equivalent.
• Ability to read blueprints, electrical schematics, engineering drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled maintenance and repair of operating systems, features, fixtures and furnishings of Kent County Sheriff’s Office facilities.
• Install, modify, and maintain electrical, electronic, and security systems and access controls.
• Adhere to maintenance schedules and applicable codes and respond to emergencies as needed.

Skills

Building trades

Blueprint reading

Preventive maintenance

Electrical/mechanical knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; technical certificate or apprenticeship

Job description

The successful candidate will be responsible for performing skilled work maintaining and repairing operating systems, features, fixtures and furnishings of facilities maintained by the Kent County Facilities Management Teamwithin the Kent County Sheriff’s Office.The Sheriff’s Officefacilities utilize modern, technically complex HVAC equipment and systems, security components consisting of cameras,security electronics, door controls,and card access door systems. Other work includes but is not limited to the installation, repair, modification and maintenance of electrical and electronic systems and devices; electronic and electro-magnetic access control devices; and building mechanical systems. This position is a fully functioning skilled trades position, requiring journey level maintenance skills to install, repair, modify and maintain the operation of sophisticated building security, access control, environmental and other systems in addition to performing preventive maintenance and routine repairs. Work assignments are performed in accordance with established maintenance schedules; federal, state and local rules, regulations and codes; and as needed to maintain operations and security. General supervision is received from employees responsible for overall management.
Schedule: Monday-Friday 7a-3:30p
Note: Employees are required to be available when scheduled to respond to emergencies and/or seasonal weather conditions24/7

High school diploma or equivalent combined with completion of a recognized technical, certificate or apprenticeship training program and three years experience in maintenance repair, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Working knowledge of building trades, electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic principles and practices. Working knowledge of preventive maintenance practices and procedures. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, engineering drawings and specifications, building drawings and manufacturer's operating and preventive maintenance manuals. Journey card or certificate in electronics, electrical, plumbing, mechanical or other maintenance trade preferred.

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