Maintenance Technician

About the Role

This role at Henry Ford Behavioral Health Hospital involves performing routine and specialized maintenance services throughout the facility. Your contributions will help ensure a safe and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

Schedule

• Swing Shift: 10:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. or 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (based on departmental needs)
• Rotating Weekends Required

Key Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and repair to facility and equipment, which may involve plumbing, carpentry, painting, and mechanical equipment repair.
• Act as a backup for call persons in case of emergencies, responding timely and appropriately.
• Handle all equipment in a safe manner to prevent accidents and demonstrate good working knowledge of tools and their safe use.
• Operate a variety of hand and power tools in a safe and effective manner.
• Follow preventive maintenance schedules/instructions and complete reports as requested.
• Inspect and maintain emergency power equipment, including testing and maintaining the generator.
• Inspect and maintain the fire alarm system, including testing the system, fire doors, audible alarms, visible alarms (lights), and smoke detectors. Record data on appropriate forms as required.
• Check the condition and readiness of extinguishers monthly.
• Inspect and maintain the lighting system throughout the facility.
• Inspect and maintain the plumbing system, replacing or repairing faucets, toilet stools, urinals, traps, drains, basins, and bathtubs as needed.
• Repair or refinish furniture in rooms, offices, and the dining room as needed.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in maintenance or facility operations required.
• Knowledge of standard practices, procedures, and tools used in general building maintenance trades preferred.