Maintenance Technician

Position Maintenance Technician

Under the supervision of the Buildings and Grounds Director, performs a wide range of maintenance tasks necessary to ensure that the county's buildings, facilities and equipment operate safely and efficiently. Incumbents perform semi‑skilled maintenance and repair tasks including plumbing, electric, carpentry, painting and plastering. Performs seasonal tasks associated with the maintenance of outside building and grounds, such as lawn care and snow removal and assists in custodial maintenance.

• Meets regularly with the Director to establish work or project priorities. Follows plans and work schedules to efficiently complete assignments and responsibilities.
• Performs ongoing preventive maintenance and minor repair on heating, air conditioning, ventilation, plumbing, and other building structures and fixtures.
• Performs minor electrical maintenance and repairs.
• Installs and tests new or replacement equipment.
• Installs, removes and/or repairs plumbing related fixtures.
• Performs service work on equipment and makes minor repairs and adjustments.
• Performs preventative maintenance of pumps and air handling units.
• Performs grounds maintenance tasks. Mows grass and removes snow.
• Performs emergency and routine custodial maintenance services as needed and directed. Moves equipment and furniture.
• Performs routine vehicle maintenance.
• Delivers supplies to various buildings and departments.
• Performs other duties as required.

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the above tasks. (These examples do not include all of the tasks which the employees may be expected to perform.)

• A high school diploma supplemented by vocational training in building trades.

• One to two years of experience in maintaining buildings, grounds and related equipment or building trades.

• Michigan Vehicle Operator's License.
• Limited proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications.
• Must be able to pass LEIN Certification Level 1 & 2.

The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the minimum skills and experience levels associated with performing the duties and responsibilities contained in this job description. The qualifications should not be viewed as expressing absolute employment or promotional standards, but as general guidelines that should be considered along with other job‑related selection or promotional criteria.

• Ability to use a keyboard to enter and retrieve information from a computer.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Extensive walking to inspect buildings.
• Physical dexterity required to maintain and repair facilities and equipment.
• Lifting ability to remove and replace parts on building mechanical systems and repair tasks.
• Ability to drive to various locations and under adverse weather conditions.

Works in office conditions, public areas, power plants, and Sheriff's dept.

Works outside in varying weather conditions.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position is currently accepting applications.