Maintenance Technician Level I

The Guidance Center; Southgate (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Flexible scheduling

Team-oriented environment

Job summary

The Guidance Center in Michigan is seeking a Maintenance Technician- Level I to join our facilities team. You will perform building rounds, minor repairs, custodial tasks, and assemble furniture for events, ensuring safety and operational uptime.

This full-time role requires a high school diploma or GED, 1+ year in maintenance or custodial work, and a valid driver’s license. Regular shifts are Monday–Friday with occasional evenings or on-call, and we offer competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must lift up to 50 pounds and work a 7.5-hour shift.
• Minimum 1 year of maintenance or custodial experience with minor repairs.
• Experience with plumbing, electrical, climate control and lighting is preferred.
• Valid driver's license with reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Perform building rounds to ensure systems function and address safety issues.
• Complete minor repairs for plumbing, electrical, furnishings, flooring and doors.
• Carry out custodial tasks to meet health and environmental standards.
• Assemble furniture and fixtures; assist with event setup and takedown.
• Perform preventive maintenance on HVAC and building systems.
• Communicate with vendors/contractors and coordinate with the Superintendent of Buildings.
• Support programs, partners, tenants and staff as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Organization

Nonjudgmental approach

Cultural competency

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

HVAC maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Plumbing basics

Painting & floor care

Furniture assembly

Job description

Description

As a recognized leader in our field, The Guidance Center provides a broad range of services that have helped children, adults and families unlock potential and build better lives since 1958. With over 25 programs, we offer treatment, prevention, growth and education services to more than 14,200 people annually. Together we: Nurture development. Foster resilience. Cultivate well-being.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Technician- Level I to join our team of talented professionals. The Maintenance Technician- Level I is responsible for the following duties:

1. Building rounds to assure that building systems are fully functioning throughout the agency and to take corrective measures to resolve identified concerns, reporting any variances or safety issues.
2. Complete work orders for minor repairs of plumbing, electrical, furnishings, patching and painting, repairing flooring, maintaining doors and hardware, concrete patching.
3. Complete custodial tasks as assigned throughout the agency to assure health, safety and environmental standards are achieved, including floor care and minor biohazard clean-up response.
4. Assembly of furniture and fixtures, event set-ups/takedowns as needed.
5. Perform preventive maintenance tasks for HVAC and other building systems as assigned; prefer experience changing filters, belts and lubrication.
6. Communicate effectively with outside vendors and contractors for completion of specialized work, in consultation with Superintendent of Buildings.
7. Fulfillment of programs support initiatives for partner agencies, tenants and agency staff.
8. Other duties as assigned.

Regular working schedule is expected to be Monday through Friday, daytime hours although agency and program needs will occasionally require evening, night, weekend or holiday hours including the potential for emergency on-call work.

The Guidance Center believes that our team members are our most valuable resources, and we invest in them accordingly. We offer our employees a competitive salary, health/dental/vision benefits, 401(k), Life Insurance, a generous paid time off package, flexible scheduling opportunities, a team-oriented work environment and much more!

The Guidance Center is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming place for everyone. Creating a culture in which we embrace diversity, equity and inclusion and strive to dismantle oppression is critical to our mission to: Nurture development. Foster resilience. Cultivate well-being.

Requirements

To qualify for this position, you will need:

• A High School diploma or GED.
• Essential functions of the position require the ability to lift/push/pull/carry up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, squat, bend and reach repetitively throughout a 7.5-hour shift with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Candidate must have a minimum of a year of experience in a maintenance or custodial-oriented position with at least a year of experience in minor building repairs, including prepping and painting walls, floor care, installing ceiling tiles, maintaining doors and hardware, and furniture/fixture assembly.
• Must have some commercial experience in working with plumbing, electrical, trouble-shooting electronic climate control and lighting systems.
• Must have a current driver’s license with a good driving record and reliable transportation to travel swiftly between locations.
• Demonstrate competence working with others including staff, clients and community.
• Must have good organizational skills and the ability to work both independently and with others.
• Additional requirements include a nonjudgmental approach that reflects cultural competency and sensitivity to the unique needs of the diverse programs and populations our agency serves.
• Must have the ability to engage and maintain relationships with staff members, donors and members of the community at large.
• Must exhibit a willingness to be helpful, flexible, patient with the ability to satisfactorily learn and demonstrate new skills.