Maintenance Repair Worker
Salary
$23.31 Hourly
Location
Sheriff Department 701 Ball Avenue NE Grand Rapids
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
2607-351-3595 REF
Department
Sheriff
Opening Date
06/26/2026
Closing Date
7/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for performing skilled and semi-skilled work required to install, maintain, repair, replace and modify operating systems, features, fixtures and furnishings for Kent County Sheriffs Department and Correctional Facility.
These facilities utilize modern, technically complex HVAC equipment/systems and security components. These components consist of cameras, recorders and card access door systems.
Position responsibilities may also include occasional lead worker assignments, custodial services, snow removal, and working at various facilities throughout Kent County. This work requires the use of journeymens tools and the ability to perform operations in several recognized craft fields. Tools are provided.
Work assignments are normally performed in accordance with established maintenance schedules and the Countys work order system, but troubleshooting will be required to maintain facility operations and security.
Minimum Qualifications
High school graduate or equivalent combined with post secondary technical or apprenticeship training and/or a minimum of two years experience in maintenance repair.
Must have basic knowledge of electrical, electronic, mechanical, and pneumatic principles.
Desired qualifications:
Completion of a recognized apprenticeship or certificate program, possession of an Associates degree in electrical, electronic, mechanical or maintenance technology, completion of an Armed Forces electrical or electronics training program.
Three years experience at the journeymens level strongly desired.
Additional Information
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Employer Kent County
Address 300 Monroe Ave. NW
Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49503
Phone 616-632-7440
1-800-386-4484
Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/kentcountymi/default.cfm