Maintenance Repair Worker – Lansing / Mason Buildings

Ingham County•Mason, MI

About The Position

Under the supervision of a Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Repair Worker performs a variety of maintenance and repair tasks on County facilities and equipment. The role makes routine repairs to electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems; assists with major repairs and carpentry and construction projects; and maintains and repairs various equipment. Other duties include moving office furniture, installing modular office units, painting, operating snow removal equipment, and performing related maintenance tasks. The position also performs grounds maintenance, custodial tasks, vehicle and equipment maintenance, floor-covering installation, and roof repairs. It helps groundskeepers and custodial staff as needed and performs other functions as assigned. The described duties are representative and are not an exhaustive list. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, one year of experience maintaining and repairing building and mechanical systems, and a valid Michigan Driver’s License. Effective communication skills are required. Physical demands include walking over uneven terrain, squatting, stooping, kneeling, climbing ladders, and lifting, pushing, or pulling furniture, supplies, equipment, and repair items, including items weighing up to 100 pounds. Work takes place in confined spaces, outdoors in varying weather, throughout County buildings, and in cramped or noisy areas. Potential exposures include burns, bruises, scrapes, oil and petroleum products, moving equipment, solvents, chemicals, gases, fumes, and communicable diseases.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent.
One year of experience in the maintenance and repair of building and mechanical systems.
Possession of a valid Michigan Driver’s License.
Effective communication skills, including engaging, interacting, and working with all individuals to ensure clarity and understanding.
Ability to walk over uneven terrain; squat, stoop, and kneel; and climb ladders.
Ability to lift, push, and pull office furniture and lift supplies, equipment, and other items weighing up to 100 pounds.
Ability to lift and move plumbing fixtures and other equipment used in repair tasks.

Responsibilities

Perform general repairs to County buildings, fixtures, and equipment, including repairing or replacing windows, light bulbs, switches, and outlets.
Perform plumbing repairs, including repairing leaks, clearing drains and fixtures, replacing valves, and assisting with fixture installation and major plumbing work.
Assist with carpentry and construction, including drywall work, door-frame repairs, hanging doors, building and dismantling walls, installing suspended ceilings, and installing countertops.
Install modular workstations and assemble and repair office furniture and equipment.
Perform interior and exterior painting, prepare and repair walls, apply paint and caulking, and use ladders as needed.
Perform grounds maintenance, including snow removal, shoveling snow, spreading salt, trimming grass, trees, and shrubs, planting flowers, raking leaves, and operating a power edger.
Remove trash, change trash-container liners, replace sand in ash trays, and check grounds for trash.
Move office furniture, set up rooms for meetings, and move boxes of files and other materials.
Operate a motor vehicle to deliver supplies, pick up freight, and make other deliveries.
Perform minor repairs to mechanical equipment, locks, security equipment, grounds and maintenance equipment, appliances, and kitchen equipment.
Perform custodial tasks, including cleaning and shampooing carpeted areas.
Maintain departmental vehicles by changing oil, filters, and fluids and lubricating vehicles; repair and maintain other equipment, including welding.
Install carpet, tiles, and other floor coverings.
Repair roofs, including patching, replacing flashing, and shingling.
Ensure the safe operation and storage of maintenance tools and equipment.
Assist groundskeepers and custodial staff as required.
Perform other functions as assigned.