Skilled Trade Aide - Facilities

Skilled Trade Aide - Facilities

Salary

$41,639.00 - $50,306.00 Annually

Location

City Hall 300 Monroe Ave NW Grand Rapids, MI

Job Type

Permanent

Job Number

327-0526

Department

Facilities Management

Opening Date

06/11/2026

Closing Date

6/21/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Nature of Work

This position will be working as a Building Maintenance Skilled Trade Aide. This is an entry-level position designed to provide entry-level training and on the job experience in Facilities-Building Maintenance. The goal of this position is to provide a broad range of general knowledge about skilled trades and begin the learning and development of a specialty area that leads to certification or licensure qualification in the State of Michigan. Expectations of this position include successful completion of the formal training programs provided by the departments created to establish core competencies. Work in this position is performed under the close guidance and supervision of a supervisor, lead worker or a more experienced employee.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Receives training on preventative maintenance for buildings, appliances, plumbing, and electrical fixtures.
• Cleans and makes minor repairs to walls, windows, doors, floors; straightens up work areas; moves furniture, materials, and supplies; picks up and delivers supplies, parts, and materials; cleans equipment; cleans and unplugs drains
• Performs rough carpentry work, assists in installing paneling, cabinets, drywall, flooring, framing, and shelves in public buildings and facilities
• Repairs and replaces doors, walls, ceilings, floors and performs locksmith duties
• Performs basic plumbing work; repairs faucets, commodes, water heaters, and valves; maintains and repairs sprinkling systems and equipment
• Prepares and paints walls, floors, ceiling; builds shelves, bulletin boards, display cases and the like; repairs desks, tables, chairs, and other furniture.
• Assists with performing work duties and technical tasks above and/or below ground, inside and/or outside commercial or residential building structures
• Assists with the installation of necessary equipment for maintenance and/or repairs such as wire, pipes, ventilation, conduit, motors, electrical/computer systems, and/or others
• Provides customer service assistance as needed for the 24-hour operations including, but not limited to, handling lower-level customer complaints and/or concerns
• Assists with identifying and assessing technical problems; learns and applies departmental techniques and methods using the necessary tools and equipment to do the work such as the use of computer detection and monitoring systems
• Cleans, maintains, and stores equipment, tools, and instruments; washes, cleans, and dust assigned equipment, and work area
• Participates in developing and implementing SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and WIs (Written Instructions)
• Reviews plans and/or maps of structures for inspections, troubleshooting, and/or repair
• Collects and records measurements and other data
• Maintains and prepares reports on inspections, as well as completed and pending work
• Performs any other related work as required

Minimum Training and Experience

• Graduation from high school or GED
• -OR--
• Any equivalent combination of training, education, and/or experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities

Required Licenses or Certifications

• Possession of a valid Drivers License

Other Information

BENEFITS FOR THIS POSITION INCLUDE

• Medical, Dental, and Vision starting on Day 1
• 6% Employee & 6% Employer matching 401a
• Employee & Employer contributions to Retiree Health Savings Account
• Twelve Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Paid parking (if applicable)
• Tuition Reimbursement & professional development opportunities
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program with mental health counseling
• Comprehensive Wellness program
• Voluntary benefits including: term life insurance, flexible spending account, disability insurance, and deferred compensation plan options

Should an applicant need any disability related accommodation or other consideration in the application or selection process, please notify the human resources department upon submittal of application

The City of Grand Rapids does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

City of Grand Rapids Employee Benefits Webpage

01

Do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess a high school diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

03

Please describe your interest in becoming a Building Maintenance Skilled Trade Aide.

Required Question

Employer City of Grand Rapids

Address 300 Monroe Ave, NW

8th Floor, Room 880

Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49503-2206

Phone (616) 456-3176

Website http://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/jobs/human-resources-Department