Facilities Specialist (Full-time)

Wedgwood Christian Services•Grand Rapids, MI

About The Position

The Facilities Specialist performs installation, maintenance, and repair work on buildings, grounds, and equipment, along with painting and cleaning projects as needed. As a member of the facilities team, the specialist completes projects according to instructions and established procedures. The role includes building and construction repairs, plumbing and electrical work, flooring and tile repairs, painting and finishing, troubleshooting heating and cooling issues, preventative maintenance, grounds work, appliance repair, small automotive repairs, home inspections, and event setup. The specialist maintains tools and supplies, keeps the facilities shop organized, completes required records and reports, and assists with furniture moves and resident-area cleanup. The position also includes driving agency vehicles and sharing emergency on-call availability for evenings, nights, or weekends. Regular attendance, participation in supervision and team meetings, and timely Quality Assurance compliance are expected. The position is listed as full-time, with 40 hours or 20 variable hours, Monday through Friday, plus emergency on-call hours as applicable.

Requirements

High school diploma or trade school equivalency in education.
Valid driver’s license.
Prior maintenance work experience demonstrating acquired skills in one or more listed maintenance areas.
Working knowledge of tools, common appliances, and devices.
Solid understanding of technical aspects of plumbing, carpentry, electrical systems, and related areas.
Subscribe to the Statement of Faith of Wedgwood Christian Services and agree with the agency’s goal, purpose, and objectives.
Regular, predictable, and reliable attendance and availability during assigned hours.

Responsibilities

Repair or rebuild broken furniture and damaged wood items such as door jambs and staircases.
Assist with new construction, including fences and buildings.
Make and install shelving units, bulletin boards, and other assigned projects.
Repair or replace roofing materials, window panes, and window hardware as needed.
Perform plumbing and electrical repairs, tile work, flooring repairs, drywall, painting, and other finish work.
Troubleshoot heating and cooling issues and install doors and lock systems.
Perform preventative maintenance.
Maintain tools, supplies, and equipment in a neat, clean, and orderly manner, and provide adequate notice when additional supplies or equipment are needed.
Maintain required work records and complete other written reports.
Assist with moving office and home furniture and provide repairs requested by staff.
Clean up areas damaged by residents and make temporary repairs as needed.
Complete other maintenance projects assigned by the Facilities Foreman or Manager of Facilities.
Complete painting and cleaning projects outside the agency’s contracted services when necessary, such as touch-up painting and unexpected carpet spot cleaning.
Manage stairs to basements and second floors of resident buildings.
Share evening, night, or weekend on-call availability for emergencies where delaying service could cause increased damage, safety or security concerns, or other problems.
Perform grounds work, including snow removal and salting.
Repair and rebuild appliances and perform small automotive repairs.
Keep the facilities shop clean and organized.
Conduct home inspections as needed.
Set up events, including tables and chairs.
Drive agency vehicles, including pulling and backing up a trailer as needed.
Complete Quality Assurance requirements in a timely manner as related to the employee’s role and functions.
Participate regularly in supervision meetings and team meetings for sharing ideas and feedback and department planning.
Maintain regular, predictable, and reliable attendance and a consistent schedule during assigned hours.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
Medical plans with coverage options.
Free supplemental virtual primary care with medical plan.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Health Savings Accounts.
Dental and vision plans.
Pet insurance.
Legal insurance.
Locally partnered Employee Assistance Program.
Competitive paid time off.
Direct deposit.
Federal Student Loan Forgiveness through PSLF.
Paid holidays.
For full-time staff: short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance up to twice annual salary.
No-cost, employer-paid training and recertification.
No-cost access for staff to a full gymnasium and 24-hour wellness center with workout equipment.
Walking trail around the campus.
Tuition and application fee discounts at several local colleges and universities for eligible employees and, in some cases, family members through community partnerships.