Home Maintenance Technician; Part-time

Position: Home Maintenance Technician (Part-time)
## Home Maintenance Technician (Part-time)
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Verkulien Building time type:
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July 8, 2026 (14 days left to apply) job requisition :
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** CLASSIFICATION

TITLE:

** Home Maintenance Technician (Part-time)
** SALARY:**$23.31 - $30.15
** DEPARTMENT:
** Office Of Senior Services
** Opening Date:
** 06/23/2026
** Closing Date:
** 07/08/2026 12:00 a.m.
** FLSA STATUS:
** Non-exempt
-overtime pursuant to Human Resources policy
** EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP:
** Just cause subject to probationary period
** GENERAL

SUMMARY:

** Under direction, this position is responsible for performing minor household maintenance tasks, heavy-duty cleaning, and installing safety/accessibility devices in the residential homes of older adults living independently in the community.  Conducts in-home visits to determine older adults needs and completes housing assessments.
** ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
** Performs minor household maintenance tasks such as replacing and repairing faucets, broken door locks, and toilet flappers.

Performs heavy-duty cleaning such as wall washing, cleaning carpets, and scrubbing floors.

Performs installation and maintenance of safety/accessibility devices such as grab bars, handrails, and handheld shower heads.

Performs outdoor maintenance such as exterior safety railing and outdoor window washing.

Assists in program purchases, inventory, and proper maintenance of equipment.

Schedules in-home appointments with clients to inspect homes for defects such as broken door locks, leaking faucets and faulty windows.

Completes required documentation for assigned client referrals.

Attends meetings, training programs, and seminars as assigned.

Promotes and coordinates efforts toward client and agency goals with clients and other agencies.

Operates an automobile to perform assigned job functions.

Performs related duties as assigned.
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* QUALIFICATIONS:

**** Required

Education and Experience:

*** High school diploma or GED
* A minimum of three (3) years of experience in construction or building trades
** Preferred

Education and Experience:

*** Michigan Residential Builder’s license
** Required Licenses and/or

Certifications:

*** Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and an operable insured automobile for authorized travel.
** COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES
**** Knowledge of**:
* Office of Senior Services program requirements and services provided
* Knowledge of federal and state regulations
* Knowledge of building and construction best practices
* Community resources available for senior citizens
** Skill in:
*** Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships with clients, co-workers, staff, other agencies and the public
* Working with diverse populations
** Ability to:
*** Effectively interact in a respectful manner and de-escalate stressful situations
* Work in an environment which embraces the county’s Dignity Campaign
* Work independently and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
* Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries
* Effectively organize and manage time
* Effectively speak, write and understand the English language
* Speak and understand a language other than English is preferred
* Conduct oneself with tact and courtesy
** WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS
*** The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
*** N/S**=Never/Seldom   
** O**=Occasionally   
** F/C**= Frequently/Continuously
** Work Environment
** Office or similar indoor environment:
** O
* * Outdoor environment:
** F/C
** Street environment (near moving traffic):
** O
* * Construction site:
** N/S
** Confined space:
** N/S
**** Exposures
* * Individuals who are hostile or irate:
** O
* * Individuals with known violent backgrounds:
** N/S
** Extreme cold (below 32 degrees):
** O
* * Extreme heat (above 100 degrees):
** O
* * Communicable diseases:
** N/S
** Moving mechanical parts:
** O
* * Fumes or airborne particles:
** O
* * Toxic or caustic chemicals, substances, or waste:
** O
* * Loud noises (85+ decibels):
** N/S
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