Maintenance Technician-MT

Forefront; Eastpointe (MI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Forefront is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep our healthcare facility safe, functional, and compliant. You will perform routine and corrective maintenance on plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical systems while representing Forefront professionally within the client site.

Reporting to the Operations Coordinator/Custodial Manager and Director of Facilities, you will handle preventive maintenance, document tasks, and participate in on-call rotations as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in building maintenance and facility operations.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and schematics.
• Strong commitment to safety protocols and quality work.

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned work orders and preventive maintenance tasks
• Perform routine repairs involving plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical systems
• Assist with inspections, safety checks, and fire/life safety compliance activities
• Support equipment moves, minor installations, and facility improvements
• Maintain accurate documentation of completed tasks
• Follow all safety protocols and Forefront standards
• Interact professionally with client staff and report issues to the Lead or Manager
• Participate in on-call rotation as required
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Electrical

Plumbing

Carpentry

Preventive maintenance

Safety compliance

Job description

Forefront is dedicated to enhancing lives through exceptional culinary and support services. As a member of our team, you play an important role in maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable environment in a healthcare setting. Guided by our core values Tenacity, Integrity, Creativity, Service Excellence, Safety, and Caring, you help support healing and well-being for those we serve. If you take pride in your work and enjoy making a difference each day, we would love to have you on our team.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Supportive Culture: Work alongside a team that values respect, teamwork, and doing the job right
• Growth Opportunities: On-the-job training and opportunities to learn new skills
• Competitive Benefits: Full-time team members are eligible for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), and more

Position Summary

The Maintenance Technician performs routine and corrective maintenance to ensure the facility remains safe, functional, and compliant. This role supports building operations through preventive maintenance, work order completion, and general repairs while representing Forefront in a professional manner within the client facility. Reports to: Operations Coordinator/Custodial Manager and/or Director of Facilities

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

• This is an hourly position. Expected hours may include days, evenings, weekends, holidays, on-call, and emergency response as needed.
• Pay Rate - $23.00/hr

Essential Functions And Duties

• Complete assigned work orders and preventive maintenance tasks
• Perform routine repairs involving plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical systems
• Assist with inspections, safety checks, and fire/life safety compliance activities
• Support equipment moves, minor installations, and facility improvements
• Maintain accurate documentation of completed tasks
• Follow all safety protocols and Forefront standards
• Interact professionally with client staff and report issues to the Lead or Manager
• Participate in on-call rotation as required
• Perform other duties as assigned

Travel

• N/A

General Responsibility As Required For Position

• Responsible for acting in conformance with all facility and departmental policies and procedures including those relating to Human Resources, Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, Health and Safety regulations, Compliance requirements, Patient Rights, Confidentiality, and HIPAA. Responsible for acting in conformance with accrediting agency standards.
• Attends department meetings as required.
• Demonstrates accountability to accept responsibility for personal/professional growth and any required certification/licenses, if applicable.
• Completes mandatory training and competencies annually.

AAP/EEO Statement

Forefront will not discriminate based on race, color, sex, height, weight, disability, national origin, religion, marital status, pregnancy, military service, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or any other protected class in its hiring practices, conditions for transfer or promotion, policies, discipline, discharge, terms, conditions or benefits of employment.

Other Duties As Assigned

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Job duties, tasks, responsibilities, and activities may change from time to time.