MI - Maintenance Technician

Beacon Specialized Living•Kalamazoo, MI

6d•$22 - $25•Hybrid

About The Position

Beacon Specialized Living is seeking a skilled and dependable Maintenance Technician to support its residential homes. This role is crucial for ensuring that individuals and staff have safe and functional environments. The position offers a rewarding career with competitive pay, excellent benefits, and the chance to make a significant impact. The Maintenance Technician will perform routine maintenance, preventative maintenance, and repairs across multiple residential locations, ensuring homes are safe, functional, and compliant. Responsibilities include troubleshooting issues, responding to emergencies, and maintaining high-quality living environments.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Minimum of 2 years of facilities or building maintenance experience.
Experience with plumbing, electrical, carpentry, drywall, painting, and general building maintenance.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Ability to pass a criminal background check.
Ability to work independently while managing priorities across multiple locations.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication skills and a positive, team-oriented attitude.
General ability to repair basic plumbing, electrical, HVAC, doors, walls, windows, and have painting, trim, basic carpentry skills.
Must be able to lift, bend, stoop to perform tasks.
Must be able to follow basic safety protocols.
Must be self-motivated and able to complete tasks with minimal direct oversight.
PC skills are required for basic reporting, email, etc.

Nice To Haves

Trade or technical certification preferred.
Basic HVAC troubleshooting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform general maintenance and repairs, including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, drywall, flooring, and basic HVAC troubleshooting.
Complete preventative maintenance to keep buildings, equipment, and systems operating efficiently.
Respond promptly to emergency maintenance requests, including after-hours and weekends as part of an on-call rotation.
Travel between Beacon locations using a company-provided vehicle.
Conduct facility inspections to identify maintenance needs and safety concerns.
Maintain clean, safe, and organized work environments.
Coordinate with outside vendors for specialized repairs when necessary.
Accurately document repairs, inspections, and completed work orders.
Communicate effectively with leadership regarding repair priorities and project updates.