Allegan County has much to offer, with 24 Townships, 9 Cities, and 2 Villages across nearly 900 square miles. The landscapes range from the lakeshore to beautifully wooded lands, our County’s natural resources are a gift to be treasured. Allegan County businesses, citizens, and employees are world-class, and we remain a welcoming, closely-knit community. We are one of the fastest-growing counties in Michigan.

Allegan County Government places high importance on our core values: Respect, Integrity, Commitment and Honesty.  A common thread among our leadership, employees and volunteers is a strong desire to serve and be part of something meaningful. We were recently identified as “Best in Class Winner” among mid-size companies for our excellence in optimizing employee and organizational well-being. We have also received the Impact Award for excellence in educating our employees about their retirement plans and overall financial wellness. We are looking for dedicated, caring, energetic people to join our team!

Job Summary

The Maintenance Technician II position performs a variety of complex maintenance duties for county owned facilities, grounds, radio towers, and water and wastewater systems.  Maintain, monitor and evaluate on-site potable water system and manage and monitor wastewater discharge for environmental compliance.  Performs a variety of skilled repairs and inspections of electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilating systems, air conditioning, and safety equipment. 

Starting Wage Range: $23.71 per hour to start, full time

Excellent Benefits Plan:  Health benefits begin on the first of the month after your hire date

• Medical, Dental & Vision (3 medical plans to choose from, 2 of which have a $0 premium)

• County-funded Health Savings Account with our two high-deductible medical plans

• County-paid employee life insurance coverage

• County-paid short-term disability coverage, up to 52 weeks

• Generous retirement plan, including a county contribution of 7% of your annual earnings

• Tuition Reimbursement Program for college degree courses

• Generous PTO plan, including front-loaded hours into PTO bank at hire, and annually on January 1.

• 13 paid holidays, in addition to PTO

• FREE use of Allegan County government's two fitness centers 

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Maintain and repair facility electrical systems and electrical equipment ensuring that all electrical systems are operable and maintained in a good state of repair at all times.  Must be able to read schematics, plans and blueprints.

• Maintains and performs testing on electrical circuits and repairs to electrical fixtures.  May require the use of ladders, scaffolding or scissor lift.

• Maintain and repair plumbing systems and equipment to ensure that all plumbing systems are operable and maintained.

• Performs heating, ventilation and air conditioning repairs, replacement, and installation.

• Perform safety and security inspections and repairs to ensure safety of county facilities, visitors and employees.  Routine inspections on various safety devices and equipment.  In addition, responsible for maintaining standards in compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).  Inspects Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) and fire extinguisher.  Check safety equipment, generators, emergency lighting at the Radio Tower sites.

• Maintaining the interior and exterior finishes of facilities in a state of good repair and acceptable appearance.  Routinely inspect finishes for wear and durability and either make repairs or recommend service by a professional to make the repair.  Assist/escort vendors and contractors through county buildings and properties as needed.

• Perform sampling, testing and monitoring as it pertains to maintaining record of equipment function and operation.

• Perform sampling of potable water and wastewater and submit samples to lab, follow-up, and log the results.  Perform daily water readings and monitor chemical usage. Prepare and submit reports to the State.

• Oversees and trains staff on assigned projects under the direction of the Assistant Director. Assists and advises staff on the more complex or difficult tasks.

• Performs a variety of carpentry tasks.  Completes remodeling and moving of offices.  Repairs furniture and install modular office units. Design offices and draw blue prints. Repair carpet, tile, floor coverings, grout/seal and molding.

• Performs masonry work, roof repairs and new installations.  Plans labor and materials needed for designated maintenance and repair projects.

• Performs grounds maintenance functions.  Removes and installs implements on motorized equipment.

• Perform repairs, adjustments and installation of doors and security equipment.

Education and Experience:

• High School Graduation or equivalent.  Associates degree in a facilities management or related field desired.

• Two (2) years on the job training for water and wastewater operator. Take the S-4, D-4 training to take the State Exam to become a Certified Operator. A1f, C1c Stabilization Lagoon/Discharge operator training to take the State exam to become a certified Wastewater operator. Must pass the exams to become certified with the State.

• Five (5) years of general knowledge of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, locks, building trades, grounds care, blueprint reading and blue print drawing, office modular furniture install and tear down, snow removal and salting.

• Possession of a valid driver’s license.

  Allegan County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. A copy of our EEO Utilization report is available on our website:

  https://www.allegancounty.org/home/showpublisheddocument/2802/637974740005930000

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