Facilities Specialist

Wedgwood Christian Services

. Install, maintain, and repair buildings, grounds, and equipment .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeGrand Rapids • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $25 - $27 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building maintenance, including plumbing, carpentry, and electrical systems, while ensuring compliance with quality assurance standards. Capable of performing preventative maintenance and emergency repairs, with a strong commitment to reliability and teamwork.

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Building MaintenancePlumbing SystemsCarpentry SkillsElectrical SystemsPreventative Maintenance

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Hard Skills

Repairing FurnitureRoofing Materials ReplacementDrywall InstallationHeating and Cooling TroubleshootingAppliance RepairPaintingSnow RemovalEvent SetupEmergency On-Call WorkQuality Assurance Compliance

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationReliable AttendanceEffective Communication

Tools & Technologies

Maintenance ToolsCommon AppliancesAgency Vehicles

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaValid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Facilities ManagementPreventative MaintenanceEmergency RepairsConstruction AssistanceWork Records Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Install, maintain, and repair buildings, grounds, and equipment
Repair and rebuild furniture, door jams, staircases, and other wood items
Assist with new construction, fences, buildings, shelving, bulletin boards, and assigned projects
Repair or replace roofing materials, window panes, hardware, plumbing, electrical systems, tile, flooring, drywall, and paint
Troubleshoot heating and cooling issues
Install doors and lock systems
Perform preventative maintenance
Maintain tools, supplies, equipment, work records, and written reports
Assist with moving furniture and repairing damage caused by residents
Complete painting, cleaning, snow removal, salting, appliance repair, small automotive repairs, home inspections, and event setup
Keep the facilities shop clean and organized
Manage stairs to basements and second floors of resident buildings
Perform emergency on-call work during evenings, nights, or weekends
Participate in supervision and team meetings
Complete Quality Assurance compliance activities
Perform other duties assigned by the Facilities Foreman or Manager of Facilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or trade school equivalency in education
Valid driver's license
Prior experience in maintenance work, demonstrating acquired skills in one of the listed maintenance areas
Working knowledge of tools, common appliances and devices
Solid understanding of technical aspects of plumbing, carpentry, electrical systems, etc.
Subscription to the Statement of Faith of Wedgwood Christian Services and agreement with the agency's goal, purpose, and objectives
Regular, predictable, and reliable attendance
Ability to maintain a consistent work schedule and be available during assigned hours
Ability to share on-call availability for evening, night, or weekend emergency situations
Ability to drive agency vehicles, including pulling/backing up a trailer as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

403(b) retirement plan with employer match
Medical Plans with great coverage options
Free supplemental virtual PCP care with medical plan
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Accounts
Dental and Vision plans
Pet insurance
Legal insurance
A Locally Partnered Employee Assistance Program
Competitive paid time off
Direct deposit
Federal Student Loan Forgiveness through PSLF
Paid Holidays
Short term disability
Long term disability
Life insurance up to 2x your annual salary
No-cost, employer paid training and re-certification provided to staff
Full gymnasium and state-of-the art 24-hour wellness center available to staff at no cost
Walking trail around the campus
Application and tuition fee discounts for several local colleges and universities for employees and, in some cases, family members