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Maintenance Technician Assistant

Position Classification: Full-time Regular

Office Location: 601 First Street NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504

Work Location: Varies. Day travel limited to downtown Grand Rapids, MI

About This Opportunity

As a Maintenance Technician Assistant, you will focus on a wide range of maintenance tasks including minor repairs of the buildings interior and exterior, maintaining inventory of supplies, assist with apartment unit turns and work alongside the Maintenance Manager on other building issues as they arise. The goal of this role is to maintain the buildings and common areas and supporting the team of Facility Technicians on miscellaneous tasks as they arise. To be successful at this role, time management is essential and you will need to manage various tasks on daily basis, provide great customer service to property tenants and ensure general operations of the buildings run smoothly. This position reports directly to the Maintenance Manager.

If you have a great attitude with a passion for customer services and an interest in facility maintenance, apply today!

Requirements

+ Have a high school diploma and be at least 18 years of age

+ Have the ability to stay organized in a fast-paced environment.

+ The ability to communicate effectively with tenants and other team members.

+ Knowledge in procedures and safety measures in areas of specialties used.

+ Exceptional problem solving skills and the ability to prioritize.

+ Basic computer knowledge and capability to learn. .

+ Have a valid Driver's License

Preferred Skills and Experience

+ Experience in facility maintenance

+ Familiarity with commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within the facility maintenance field.

+ Experience with coordinating and supervising vendors.

+ Web-based Work Order and/or Yardi experience

+ Having First Aid and CPR certifications

Benefits

Rockford offers competitive compensation, 401(k) with company match, comprehensive healthcare plans, generous paid time off including, continued learning and training opportunities, on-site health and wellness activities, tuition reimbursement, flexible work schedules, and access to industry-leading technology. Team members are also provided opportunities to help shape their community for future generations through volunteer time off and opportunities for involvement with local organizations.

Who We Are

At Rockford, we’re not just in the business of creating buildings – we’re creating neighborhoods, businesses and communities and we’re looking for people who are ready to make an impact. Rockford is a nationally recognized construction, development, and property management provider ranked by Engineering News-Record as one of the top 200 contractors in the nation. With regional offices in the Midwest and Southeast, we’ve built projects totaling more than $5 billion in varying scope and size, serving education, healthcare, hospitality, multi-unit, mixed-use, senior living, manufacturing and industrial clients. We’re delivering forward-thinking ideas with an approach that’s built on safety, teamwork and a dedication to quality. Rockford respects and values the characteristics, talents, and perspectives that make each person unique. We believe that by bringing diverse individuals together, in an inclusive manner we can more effectively collaborate, innovate, and solve the problems that face our world. We are committed to creating and fostering a team, partners, and strategies that reflect this purpose.

Work Environment

The work environment for this position is a mix of a typical office environment and may require visits to project sites from time to time. When in the office, the physical demands require the ability to sit for long periods of time. Intermittent movement will be necessary to perform requirements of the position such as accessing centrally located office equipment. Occasional lifting less than 25 pounds.

Rockford is an equal opportunity employer that supports and subscribes to a policy of nondiscrimination in all aspects of employment. Rockford will not discriminate based on religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity, and sexual orientation), height, weight, marital status, military service, partisan consideration, disability, genetic information, or any other reason prohibited by applicable federal and state laws.