Facilities Maintenance Technician - Afternoon Shift

Facilities Maintenance Technician - Afternoon Shift

Salary

$33.58 - $38.92 Hourly

Location

City Hall, 1000 Rochester Hills Drive, Rochester Hills, MI

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

00512

Department

Building/Ordinance/Facilities

Division

Facilities

Opening Date

06/12/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

GELC Local 1984

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POSITION SUMMARY

This position maintains the condition of City facilities and perimeter grounds by providing maintenance and repairs to the building, systems, and equipment in order to maintain safe and comfortable conditions.

The hours of work are second shift, 2:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. However, earlier start times within an 1.5 hour range, may be available.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily.

• Responds to emergency situations concerning malfunctioning building equipment; analyzes situation and takes appropriate action.
• Operates, adjusts and repairs boilers, chillers/heaters, cooling towers, air handlers, exhaust fans, variable air volume systems, unit heaters, pumps, circulating pumps and water softeners.
• Repairs plumbing problems including leaks, clogs, and continuously running fixtures.
• Performs preventative maintenance to systems; reviews log for specific assignments; logs completed work.
• Reviews building automation system checking for system abnormalities; follows up with walk-through to verify proper temperatures and equipment operation for occupant comfort and safety.
• Troubleshoots, adjusts and repairs heating, ventilation and air conditioning electronic control systems including variable frequency drives, programmable control modules, system circuit boards, electronic valves and associated wiring.
• Reviews building blueprints, wiring schematics, installation, operation and service manuals to diagnose and repair building systems.
• Prepares boilers and chillers for inspection.
• Prepares schedules of replacement for assets and equipment in order to advise alteration of schedule based on current conditions.
• Tracks daily, monthly and long-term records in asset management software to generate accurate reports for facilities management.
• Tests critical safety equipment including fire alarm systems, building sprinkler system, panic alarms, intercom system, emergency power supply generators, transfer switches, etc.
• Performs light maintenance including moving furniture, fixing signs, painting, dry walling, light fixture repair, plumbing fixture repair, and the installation of flooring materials.
• Performs snow removal and sprinkler systems maintenance as required.
• Cleans, sanitizes and ensures proper disposal of waste materials, which could include body fluids or other hazardous materials.
• Performs custodial services for backup purposes as required.
• Inspects buildings for security of building and assets.
• Assists with training new employees.
• Responds to call-ins.
• Other duties as apparent or assigned.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates degree in facilities maintenance, mechanical operations, construction trades or a closely related field, with three (3) years of experience with building mechanicals, operations and repair; OR
• High School diploma or GED equivalent AND six (6) years of related experience with building mechanicals, operations and repair.
• Experience inclusive of basic facilities operating systems including security, fire suppression, heating and cooling, Plumbing, Electrical and other related systems.
• Basic proficiency with office computers and related applications.
• Valid Michigan Drivers License with no more than 4 points currently on record.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

The physical and work environment characteristics described in this description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions or as otherwise required by law. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be submitted to the Human Resources Department.

• This work requires moderate/heavy physical work lifting weights of 75 pounds; and lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds; work regularly requires standing, walking, sitting, climbing, crawling, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, riding and other similar body movements, etc.
• Work requires occasional contact with dust, noise, poor lighting, hot and cold temperatures, all types of weather conditions; exposure to hazards. Use of and care of proper safety equipment and procedures to prevent injury.
• Duties require work to be performed in undesirable physical conditions in which extreme noise, and hazards from moving equipment requiring constant safety considerations in the performance of duties.
• Work has standard vision requirements.
• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
• Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data and observing general surroundings and activities.
• Work is performed at city buildings and outside.
• Exposures include working in dangerous environments around moving mechanical parts.
• Worker is exposed to seasonal extreme outside weather conditions.

Notes:

• Should a position with day shift hours become available, there will be the opportunity to post for that position.
• Regarding Starting Wage: Each position at the City of Rochester Hills has an assigned Pay Grade consisting of 6 steps. New employees generally start at Step 1 to allow for growth and wage progression, aligned with the City's annual review process. The City will evaluate the applicant's skills and experience to determine whether a higher Step placement is appropriate.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please complete an on-line application, located on the Citys website at http://www.rochesterhills.org.

Oral Evaluation of Qualifications: To evaluate technical knowledge, decision-making/problem solving skills, employment history, communication skills, and other factors related to successful performance in this position.

City Provided Benefits

Pension 401a

City Employer Contribution: 15%

Mandatory Employee Contribution: 4% pre-tax

3-year (36-month): 50% vesting of City Contribution

4-year (48-month): 75% vesting of City Contribution

5-year (60-month): 100% vesting of City Contribution

Retiree Health Care Funding Plan

City Employer Contribution: 4%

Mandatory Employee Contribution: 1% pre-tax

3-year (36-month): 50% vesting of City Contribution

4-year (48-month): 75% vesting of City Contribution

5-year (60-month): 100% vesting of City Contribution

Vacation

10 days to a maximum of 25 days annually as accrued based on tenure

Annual Leave

13 days annually as accrued

Holidays

12 days annually

Health Care Core Package

Medical, Dental and Vision provided first of the month following employment (buy up options available)

Short-Term and Long Term Disability, Life and AD& D Insurance

provided first of the month following 180 days of employment pending successful completion of probation

Tuition Reimbursement Plan

Up to $2500 annually for approved courses

Additional Benefits

Employee Assistance Program and Wellness benefit

01

Which of the following best describes your highest level of education related to facilities maintenance, mechanical operations, construction trades or a closely related field?

• Bachelors degree
• Associates degree (or equivalent)
• Trade School / Certifications
• High School / GED
• None

02

Please indicate your years of work experience related to facilities maintenance, mechanical operations, construction trades.

• None
• One (1) Year
• Two (2) Years
• Three (3) Years
• Four (4) Years
• Five or More Years

03

Do you have a Valid Michigan Drivers License with no more than 4 points currently on record?

• Yes
• No

04

Which of the following computer tasks are you comfortable performing independently? (Check all that apply):

• Sending and receiving emails / managing a digital calendar
• Entering data into spreadsheets or word processors
• Using a digital Work Order or Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to track tasks
• None

Required Question

Employer City of Rochester Hills

Address 1000 Rochester Hills Drive

Rochester Hills, Michigan, 48309

Phone (248) 656-4708

Website http://www.rochesterhills.org