Facilities & Maintenance Technician (Groundskeeper)

Great Lakes Bay Health Centers•Saginaw, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities & Maintenance Technician performs a broad range of maintenance and groundskeeping duties to support the safe, efficient, and professional operation of GLBHC facilities across multiple locations. The role includes inspecting facilities, assessing and addressing repair needs, responding to emergencies, completing work orders, performing preventive maintenance and repairs, and documenting activities in the designated work order system. The technician follows safety and risk management policies, operates tools and equipment safely, and participates in required training. The position supports facility improvements and space reconfigurations through painting, minor construction and remodeling, workspace assembly and modification, furniture and equipment moves and installations, and meeting-room setups at GLBHC locations. Grounds responsibilities include lawn and landscape care, seasonal cleanup, leaf removal, and scheduling lawn care and snow removal across more than 30 locations. The technician operates and maintains grounds equipment, performs winter services including plowing, salting, and manual snow removal, and transports equipment and materials between sites using an enclosed trailer. The role also installs, inspects, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs dental and related medical equipment, including mobile dental units, dental chairs, delivery systems, suction units, autoclaves, and Statim units. The technician coordinates with staff and vendors for specialized support as needed and works with the Safety Team to identify hazards, support safety programs, and help maintain compliance. The position purchases materials and goods for assigned work, records purchases in finance software, and operates assigned company vehicles, including mobile dental and medical vehicles. This is a full-time position with flexible and varied hours, extensive travel between GLBHC facilities, and required 24-hour on-call availability for emergencies and snow removal operations. Telecommuting is not available. A company vehicle may be assigned as applicable, and mileage and travel are reimbursed according to GLBHC policy.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Chauffeur’s Driver’s License.
Maintain a cleared status with the MVR to meet GLBHC standards for driving company vehicles.
Two years of experience in building maintenance, facilities, skilled trades, or equivalent.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse patient and staff population.
Ability to sit, stand, and/or walk for an entire workday.
Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, and/or twist while holding up to 50 pounds often.
Ability to travel extensively between GLBHC facilities.
Flexible and varied work hours, regular and timely attendance, and 24-hour on-call availability for emergencies and snow removal operations.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a healthcare or similar regulated environment.
Commitment to safety standards and a professional, service-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

Inspect facilities, identify maintenance issues, assess repair needs, and develop appropriate maintenance plans.
Respond to emergency maintenance situations and complete assigned work orders, including general repairs, preventive maintenance, inspections, installations, troubleshooting, and facility upkeep.
Document inspections, repairs, and maintenance activities in the designated work order system.
Follow safety and risk management policies, use tools and equipment safely, and participate in required training.
Complete facility improvement projects, including painting, minor construction and remodeling, assembling or modifying workspaces, and moving or installing furniture and equipment.
Reconfigure areas and set up meeting rooms at GLBHC locations in coordination with other staff.
Maintain lawns and landscaping, including mowing, trimming, edging, weed control, flower bed upkeep, seasonal cleanups, and leaf removal.
Develop and manage lawn-care and snow-removal schedules across more than 30 locations.
Perform winter services, including plowing, salting, and manual snow removal, and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Maintain grounds and landscaping equipment, inspect it for wear, damage, or mechanical issues, and coordinate repairs or replacements.
Safely operate and pull an enclosed trailer to transport equipment and materials between sites.
Install, inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair dental and related medical equipment across facilities, including mobile dental units.
Perform routine and preventive maintenance and diagnostics on dental equipment, including chairs, delivery systems, suction units, autoclaves, and Statim units, in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and safety standards.
Schedule and complete preventive maintenance and coordinate with internal staff and external vendors for specialized support as needed.
Collaborate with the Safety Team, conduct routine inspections, identify and address hazards, and support safety programs, policies, and regulatory requirements, including applicable infection-control and environmental standards.
Purchase materials and goods for work orders and facility requisitions according to procurement guidelines, document purchases, and enter data accurately into finance software.
Operate assigned company vehicles, including mobile dental and medical vehicles, in compliance with company rules and state laws.
Perform other duties as assigned.