Multitrade Facilities Technician

University Of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Michigan is seeking a maintenance technician responsible for inspecting and maintaining a wide range of equipment including motors, fans, pumps, and plumbing systems.

The role requires hands-on repair work, patching and replacing components, and ensuring safe operation of building systems. A high school diploma and physical ability to handle heavy objects are required.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to routinely move and position heavy objects.
• Must be able to operate a UM vehicle.
• Maintenance field work experience.
• Experience with electrical, plumbing, HVAC, or carpentry.
• Experience with the use of hand tools.
• Familiarity with computer application software.

Responsibilities

• Inspect equipment to determine maintenance needs by performing comprehensive inspection on motors, fans, pumps, thermostats, and plumbing, heating or electrical equipment.
• Inspect, lubricate, charge batteries and perform repairs such as repairing or replacing pulled or frayed cords, hoses, belts and brushes on cleaning equipment, such as vacuum cleaners, buffing machines and auto scrubbers, and assemble new equipment.
• Replace or adjust door knobs, striker plates, hinges and stops, auditorium seats and toilet seats.
• Replace electric cords and plugs, lights, ballasts and door bells.
• Clean roof drains, louvers and window wells.

Skills

Maintenance field work

Heavy object handling

Hand tools usage

Electrical/Plumbing/HVAC/Carpentry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer applications

Job description

The University of Michigan is seeking a maintenance technician responsible for inspecting and maintaining a wide range of equipment including motors, fans, pumps, and plumbing systems.

The role requires hands-on repair work, patching and replacing components, and ensuring safe operation of building systems. A high school diploma and physical ability to handle heavy objects are required.