Maintenance Technician 1 - Facilities Management Days (7a-3:30p) - 40hrs/wk

University of Michigan Health-West•Wyoming, MI

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician 1 provides maintenance and repair services for Metro Health facilities under the direction and supervision of the Supervisor – Maintenance. The role supports comfortable, efficient, continuous, and compliant facility operations. The technician uses the department’s computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), building automation system (BAS), pneumatic tube transport system, and other automated equipment systems to review conditions, identify concerns, and respond to alarms. The position also requires accurate completion of compliance documentation and regular inspection of grounds, buildings, and equipment. The technician completes preventative maintenance and corrective work orders, troubleshoots problems, and performs minor electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, carpentry, painting, and equipment repair work. Duties also include assisting and coordinating vendors and contractors, monitoring parts and tool inventories, transporting materials and equipment, maintaining organized work areas, and providing timely responses to call-ins and requests for information. The role may require extended or flexible hours, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

High school or vocational school diploma, or GED.
Valid Michigan driver’s license without restrictions affecting job responsibilities, or an unrestricted valid out-of-state driver’s license with the expectation of obtaining a valid Michigan driver’s license within six months of hire.
Ability to read and comprehend construction drawings and specifications, owner and operator manuals, and similar materials at a basic level.
Fluent verbal communication with individuals inside and outside the organization.
Ability to communicate effectively, read, and compose written communications in English.
Ability to work independently, support other technicians, and work as part of a team.
Ability to prioritize, schedule, and conduct work effectively.
Ability to use a computer, tablet, and other technology devices for research, the department CMMS, email and text messaging, calendar appointments, electronic training, and alerts from building and equipment management systems.
Basic troubleshooting skills and experience.
General maintenance mechanic hand tools must be provided by the employee.
Ability to perform duties with minimal or no supervision.
Availability for on-call work as needed for catastrophic events.
Availability for weekend work; the current rotation is approximately once every five months.
Ability to work extended and flexible hours, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, when required.

Nice To Haves

Additional vocational training in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, or another applicable area, or advanced training or degree completion such as building technology or facilities management.
Military Occupation Specialty (MOS) in mechanics or a related field.
Basic familiarity with plumbing fixtures and systems.
Basic familiarity with electrical power distribution and lighting.
Basic familiarity with heating and cooling equipment and systems.
Basic familiarity with general carpentry and painting.

Responsibilities

Use the department CMMS to create and receive work requests and document time, parts, status, and completion information.
Use the BAS, pneumatic tube transport system, and other automated equipment systems to review conditions, identify concerns, and respond to alarms.
Complete required documentation, including Infection Control Risk Assessments and Alternative Life Safety Measures, in accordance with applicable policies and requirements.
Inspect grounds, buildings, and equipment visually and with technology; assess condition, operation, and preventative maintenance; identify needs; and prepare inspection documentation, reports, and work requests.
Complete preventative maintenance and corrective work orders, investigating requirements and troubleshooting problems to determine effective solutions.
Prioritize and schedule work, communicate as needed, request non-stock parts, and document work progress and completion.
Perform minor electrical maintenance, repairs, replacements, and installations.
Perform minor plumbing maintenance, repairs, replacements, and installations.
Perform minor heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration maintenance, repairs, replacements, and installations.
Perform finish and maintenance painting on surfaces, structures, and equipment.
Perform minor carpentry work.
Reconfigure, install, move, position, and remount modular offices and equipment.
Perform basic equipment repair.
Accompany, assist, and coordinate vendors and contractors providing services at Metro Health facilities.
Monitor inventory; request stock and non-stock parts; and keep parts rooms, vehicle inventory, tools, equipment storage, and work areas clean and organized.
Transport self or others to worksites; load, unload, pick up, and deliver stock, materials, tools, and equipment; and transport furniture, fixtures, and equipment using appropriate transport equipment and vehicles.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance and respond in a timely manner to call-in, call-back, telephone, and other electronic requests, both on and off shift and rotation.
Attend mandatory meetings and training sessions, including those scheduled on or off shift or rotation.
Work extended and flexible hours, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, when needed to access restricted areas, respond to non-clinical emergencies, or provide absence and call coverage.
Maintain current knowledge of department processes, protocols, and procedures; pursue self-directed learning and continuing education; and participate in committees, task forces, and work groups as assigned by management.
Perform other duties as assigned.