Facility Specialist

Position Overview (Summary/Objective):

ARKA is currently seeking a Facilities Technician to join our team in Ypsilanti, MI. In this role you will be responsible for basic maintenance and repairs, as well as proactive, preventative maintenance.  

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for performing basic maintenance and repairs on various building infrastructure items such as doors, walls, flooring, windows, etc.
• Responsible for proactive, preventative maintenance, responding to and completing work orders
• Manage and maintain equipment, materials, inventory and stock items
• Loading and unloading of inventory items
• Install/Move/Assemble office furniture to include desks, chairs, file cabinets, bookshelves, and other office equipment.
• Ability to climb ladders, identify roof leaks, change light bulbs, replace ceiling tiles and other related ladder work.
• Provides a wide range support function to all departments throughout the facility, such as special events coordination and set-ups.
• Use snow removal equipment and control ice accumulations with the use of de-icing agents in between snow removal vendor visits

Basic Qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• High School diploma/G.E.D
• Minimum of 1 year of facilities maintenance experience
• Ability to operate a computer and operate software
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous working experience in commercial facilities

Location:

Local based out of Ypsilanti, MI.  Ypsilanti is artistic, genuine, and original. A college town and city located on the Huron River in Washtenaw County. Ypsilanti is all about community and making families new to the area feel right at home. From educational opportunities and local museums for all ages, to accessible healthcare and transportation it’s a wonderful location. It’s well known for its historical museums, parks, and historic districts as well as home to Eastern Michigan University. The University of Michigan and Michigan State University also are great institutions! Ann Arbor is close by and has many things, including a bustling university town, culinary hotspot, and a tech hub with a walkable downtown that includes world-class arts and culture. Located in southeast Michigan's Lower Peninsula, Ann Arbor lies at the center of a greater collection of communities in Washtenaw County. With so many thriving communities nearby, Ann Arbor has become a cultural melting pot and urban oasis.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive medical/vision/dental insurance packages
• Company contributions to qualified HSA accounts
• 401k retirement plan with industry leading company contributions
• 3 weeks of vacation accrual per year plus time off for sick leave and unscheduled life events
• 13 paid holidays
• Continuing education benefit up to $25k/year for approved programs
• Annual bonus program based on company and employee performance
• Company paid life insurance, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term disability insurance
• 4 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

 

EHS/Environmental Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to communicate, listen to, and interpret instructions, occasionally operate tools and/or machinery with hands and arms and remain stationary for extended periods of the time. The employee will use protective equipment when working with chemicals, move between workstations, reach, and replace equipment, and move items weighing up to 40 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Applicants are invited to apply for a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential duties of the job. To apply, send a request to staffing@arka.org or contact 203-797-5000 and press 2 for Human Resources.

ITC & Security Clearance Requirements:

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance. The form contained in this link will provide insight into the information the government requests as part of the clearance process. https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf86.pdf.

Visa Restrictions:

No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

 

Employment with any ARKA companies in the U.S. is contingent upon satisfactory completion of several pre-employment requirements to include a credit check, background check and drug screen.

 

ARKA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.