Maintenance Worker

Arbor Circle; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-driven salary practices

Robust health insurance options

11 paid holidays

3 weeks' vacation upon hire

Job summary

Arbor Circle in Michigan seeks a dedicated facilities technician to provide quality maintenance support, ensuring spaces are safe and welcoming for staff and clients. You will partner with the Facility Manager to plan and complete maintenance work, including plumbing and electrical tasks, across multiple west Michigan sites.

The ideal candidate is flexible, physically able to lift up to 100 lbs, has a valid driver’s license, and commits to an equity‑focused, inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• One year of experience with building maintenance (painting, minor plumbing, minor electrical, carpet cleaning, pressure washing, etc.)
• Knowledge of building equipment, building codes, and building systems
• Flexible schedule, including availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Ability to respond quickly to emergency calls when on call after normal business hours
• Physical ability to perform functions of the position
• Ability to routinely lift 25-50lbs and occasionally lift up to 100lbs
• Valid Driver’s License, current auto insurance and clean driving history

Responsibilities

• Partner with Facility Manager to complete and plan maintenance work required to upkeep building, grounds systems and to in some locations, meet State Licensing requirements
• Perform general maintenance projects as scheduled or assigned, including installations and repairs involving plumbing and electrical equipment, grounds, carpentry work, painting, furniture/office moves, and equipment repair
• Respond to routine and emergency maintenance requests from programs for items needing repair in their buildings
• Travel to facilities in multiple west Michigan counties with own and/or company vehicle
• Maintain positive communications with internal customers and external vendors

Skills

Building maintenance

Customer service

Job description

Provide quality customer service focused building maintenance, and support to ensure staff providing direct care and administrative services are supported by safe and welcoming physical spaces. Primary responsibilities include:

• Partner with Facility Manager to complete and plan maintenance work required to upkeep building, grounds systems and to in some locations, meet State Licensing requirements
• Perform general maintenance projects as scheduled or assigned, including installations and repairs involving plumbing and electrical equipment, grounds, carpentry work, painting, furniture/office moves, and equipment repair
• Respond to routine and emergency maintenance requests from programs for items needing repair in their buildings
• Travel to facilities in multiple west Michigan counties with own and/or company vehicle
• Maintain positive communications with internal customers and external vendors

Anopenness to embrace and explore bias, equity issues, successes, and challenges from a place of understanding and curiosity, and the ability to provide maintenance and mechanical support in a welcoming and equity-focused lens, is needed to succeed and develop in the position /organization.

Position Requirements

• One year of experience with building maintenance (painting, minor plumbing, minor electrical, carpet cleaning, pressure washing, etc.)
• Knowledge of building equipment, building codes, and building systems
• Flexible schedule, including availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Ability to respond quickly to emergency calls when on call after normal business hours
• Physical ability to perform functions of the position
• Ability to routinely lift 25-50lbs and occasionally lift up to 100lbs
• Valid Driver’s License, current auto insurance and clean driving history

We recognize that candidates may have unique skills and experiences that are not always reflected in a job description. If you believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply.

Learn More About Arbor Circle

At Arbor Circle, we support our employees with:

Market-driven and equitable salary practices

Robust health insurance options

11 paid holidays (including floating holidays meaningful to you)

3 weeks' vacation upon hire, plus separate paid sick time

A supportive, fulfilling, and inclusive workplace culture

Equity and inclusion-focused affinity and work groups

Ongoing professional development and meaningful career growth opportunities

Quality supervision and flexible scheduling

The ideal candidate will bring curiosity, empathy, and a willingness to engage in thoughtful exploration of bias, equity, and challenges in order to thrive and grow with our organization.

Learn more at arborcircle.org/careers.

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