Facilities Maintenance Technician

American Rheinmetall • Lansing, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities Maintenance Technician performs skilled and semi-skilled work including carpentry, masonry, painting, and plumbing installation. Assists with cleaning spills, trash removal, and janitorial. This role is responsible for the preventive maintenance and repair of Rheinmetall leased properties, responding to work order requests, and maintaining records of completed jobs. The technician will perform minor carpentry, electrical, masonry, janitorial, and plumbing work, as well as routine painting of interior surfaces. Responsibilities also include moving and securing furniture and equipment, determining supply needs, and maintaining the cleanliness of interior and exterior premises. The role involves modifying and repairing plumbing fixtures, completing safety checklists and reports, and responding to alarms. The technician will use and maintain a variety of hand, power, and shop tools and test equipment.

Requirements

• Knowledge of tools, materials, and techniques used in the maintenance and repair of residential and commercial buildings.
• Understanding of building codes, safety regulations, and sanitation standards.
• Skilled in carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work, including the use of specialized tools and equipment.
• Ability to safely operate and maintain construction and maintenance equipment.
• Proficient in storing, tracking, and issuing supplies and maintaining accurate records.
• Capable of following verbal and written instructions, setting priorities, and working independently.
• Comfortable using computers and relevant software to support maintenance tasks.
• Methods, practices, materials, tools, and equipment used in the installation, repair, adjustment, and maintenance of equipment common to residential and commercial buildings.
• Possession of a valid Michigan Driver’s License, a satisfactory driving record, and a properly registered and insured vehicle, to be maintained throughout employment.
• Must undergo and meet company standards for background check, employment verification, reference checks and controlled substance testing.

Nice To Haves

• Working experience in building trades or training in construction management, facilities planning, construction technology, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance and repair of Rheinmetall leased properties; responds to work order requests and keeps reports and records of completed jobs.
• Performs skilled and semi-skilled labor related to the maintenance, repair, and modification of buildings and facilities; performs minor carpentry, electrical, masonry, janitorial, and plumbing work.
• Performs routine painting of interior surfaces; moves and secures furniture, wall fixtures, equipment, and a variety of floor coverings; determines supplies needs and prepares orders for supplies and materials.
• Ensures cleanliness of the Rheinmetall’s interior and exterior premises, cleans windows, cleans and sanitizes spills and debris.
• Modifies and repairs plumbing fixtures, including toilets, sinks, or related elements.
• Completes and maintains safety checklists and safety reports; checks emergency lights, smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, and other items on the checklist; responds to alarm detection and security breach warnings in buildings.
• Uses and maintains a wide variety of hand, power, and shop tools as well as test equipment related to the work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED