Maintenance Technician

Henry Ford Behavioral Health; West Bloomfield Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Behavioral Health Hospital in West Bloomfield, MI, is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform routine and specialized maintenance, preventive repairs, and ground-related work across the facility.

Swing shifts are offered; rotating weekends required. The role supports a safe, welcoming environment for patients and staff, with responsibilities spanning plumbing, carpentry, electrical, and equipment maintenance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in maintenance or facility operations.
• Knowledge of standard practices, procedures and tools used in general building maintenance trades.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and repair to facility and equipment, including plumbing, carpentry, painting and mechanical repairs.
• Act as back-up for call person in case of emergency and respond promptly.
• Operate a variety of hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Follow preventive maintenance schedules and complete reports as required.
• Inspect and maintain emergency power equipment, generators, fire alarm system and lighting.
• Inspect and maintain plumbing fixtures and furniture as needed.

Skills

Maintenance knowledge

Tool usage

Safety practices

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

Overview

Maintenance Technician

Henry Ford Behavioral Health Hospital | West Bloomfield, MISwing Shift: 10:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. or 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (based on departmental needs)Rotating Weekends Required

In this role, you will perform routine and specialized maintenance services throughout the facility, including preventive maintenance, repairs, and ground-related work. Your contributions will help ensure a safe and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff every day.

Education/Experience/Skill Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in maintenance or facility operations required.
• Knowledge of standard practices, procedures, and tools used in general building maintenance trades preferred.

Why Henry Ford Behavioral Health Hospital?

Acadia Healthcare and Henry Ford Health have partnered to create a state-of-the-art, two-story, 184-bed behavioral health hospital serving the Greater Detroit Metro area.

Henry Ford Behavioral Health Hospital is dedicated to expanding access to high-quality psychiatric care and supporting the well-being of our patients, families, and community.

Our modern, thoughtfully designed facility promotes holistic healing through contemporary amenities, six outdoor therapeutic spaces, and a calming environment that supports wellness for both patients and staff.

Whether you are performing repairs, maintaining equipment, or ensuring our facility remains safe and operational, your work directly supports our mission of providing exceptional behavioral healthcare.

Join a team where your work matters every day and help create an environment that supports hope, healing, and recovery. We look forward to welcoming you to the Henry Ford

Behavioral Health Hospital family.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform general maintenance and repair to facility and equipment which may involve plumbing, carpentry, painting and mechanical equipment repair or similar.
• Act as back-up for call person in case of emergency, respond timely and appropriately.
• Handle all equipment in a safe manner to prevent accidents and demonstrate good working knowledge of tools and their safe use.
• Ability to operate a variety of hand and power tools in a safe and effective manner.
• Follow preventive maintenance schedule / instruction and complete reports, as requested.
• Inspect and maintain emergency power equipment, test/start generator once a week and maintain equipment; inspect and maintain fire alarm system to include testing system, fire doors, audible alarms, visible alarms(lights) and smoke detectors and record data on appropriate forms as required by state or facility; check condition and readiness of extinguishers monthly; inspect and maintain lighting system throughout facility.
• Inspect and maintain plumbing system, replace or repair faucets, toilet stools, urinals, traps, drains, basins and bathtubs, as needed; repair or refinishe furniture in rooms, offices and dining room as needed.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in maintenance or facility operations required.
• Knowledge of standard practices, procedures and tools in the general building/maintenance trades preferred.

We are committed to providing equalemployment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.