Maintenance Technician - Beacon Builders

Beacon Specialized Living; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Specialized Living in Kalamazoo, MI seeks a Facility Technician (Beacon Builder) to support safe renovation and maintenance of company-operated homes, aligning with ICARE values and regulatory standards.

You will perform interior and exterior renovations, ensure accessibility and safety features, supervise vendors, and prepare homes for occupancy on a schedule that respects regulatory and community commitments.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma preferred.
• Background checks including criminal, state registry, and child abuse registry where required.
• Must pass central registry checks (in applicable states) and other regulatory screenings.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all company and regulatory policies and procedures.
• Prepare environments for renovation and protect furnishings and materials.
• Perform interior and exterior renovations including walls, doors, windows, ramps, and accessibility features.
• Assist with setup of renovated homes by organizing supplies in kitchens and storage areas.
• Verify appliances and essential home functions operate safely; report deficiencies.
• Maintain a professional, clean, and organized job site reflecting Beacon’s standards.
• Vet and monitor vendors performing work to meet Beacon safety and regulatory expectations.

Skills

Renovation/maintenance

Safety compliance

Attention to detail

Clean driving record

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Position Summary:

The Facility Technician (Beacon Builder) supports the safe, efficient, and compliant renovation and maintenance of company-operated homes. This role ensures all work aligns with organizational policies and procedures, Joint Commission standards, Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) requirements, HCBS guidelines, and contractual obligations with Community Mental Health Agencies and other regulatory bodies.

The Technician is expected to model the organization’s ICARE Core Values—Integrity, Compassion, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence—in all daily duties, interactions, and work performed. Key responsibilities include executing renovation tasks, maintaining accessibility and safety features for individuals with disabilities, and ensuring all vendors and individuals performing work in Beacon facilities are properly vetted and meet company and regulatory standards.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Always be compliant with all company and regulatory policies and procedures.


• Prepare residential environments for renovation, ensuring protection of furnishings, fixtures, and materials.


• Perform interior and exterior renovation tasks, including building and or moving walls, hang OSB, Plywood and drywall, finish drywall, Install/replace doors and windows, build repair/replace decks and ramps, painting, minor repairs, and accessibility modifications.


• Assist with setup of newly renovated homes by unpacking, organizing, and stocking supplies in kitchens, medication rooms, and storage areas.


• Verify that appliances and essential home functions operate safely and effectively, report deficiencies to the supervisor.


• Clean and prepare windows, Lexan panels, and other key surfaces to ensure a safe, resident-ready environment.


• Inspect doors, locks, windows, and accessibility features (e.g., ramps, handrails, levers) to ensure proper function and compliance.


• Maintain a professional, clean, and organized job site that reflects Beacon’s quality standards.


• Vet, monitor, and hold all vendors and individuals performing work within Beacon facilities accountable to Beacon’s safety, quality, and regulatory expectations.

Education and Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, preferred.


• Clean driving record.


• Must pass criminal background checks, central registry check (in applicable states) and child abuse registry (in applicable states).

Work Environment:

This position requires flexibility to shift tasks as assigned and work efficiently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. A strong independent work ethic and accountability are essential.

Travel:

Travel is required based on project location and is primarily in-state during business days.

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