Home Maintenance Technician (Part-time)

Classification Title Home Maintenance Technician (Part-time) Salary $23.31 - $30.15 Department Office Of Senior Services Opening Date 10/02/2026 Closing Date 10/19/2026 12:00 a.m. FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt - overtime pursuant to Human Resources policy EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP: Just cause subject to probationary period General Summary Under direction, this position is responsible for performing minor household maintenance tasks, heavy-duty cleaning, and installing safety/accessibility devices in the residential homes of older adults living independently in the community. Conducts in-home visits to determine older adults needs and completes housing assessments. Essential Functions And Responsibilities Performs minor household maintenance tasks such as replacing and repairing faucets, broken door locks, and toilet flappers. Performs heavy-duty cleaning such as wall washing, cleaning carpets, and scrubbing floors. Performs installation and maintenance of safety/accessibility devices such as grab bars, handrails, and handheld shower heads. Performs outdoor maintenance such as exterior safety railing and outdoor window washing. Assists in program purchases, inventory, and proper maintenance of equipment. Schedules in-home appointments with clients to inspect homes for defects such as broken door locks, leaking faucets and faulty windows. Completes required documentation for assigned client referrals. Attends meetings, training programs, and seminars as assigned. Promotes and coordinates efforts toward client and agency goals with clients and other agencies. Operates an automobile to perform assigned job functions. Performs related duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS (Education And Experience) Required Education and Experience: High school diploma or GEDA minimum of three (3) years of experience in construction or building trades Preferred Education And Experience Michigan Residential Builder’s license Required Licenses And/or Certifications Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and an operable insured automobile for authorized travel. Knowledge Of COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES Office of Senior Services program requirements and services providedKnowledge of federal and state regulationsKnowledge of building and construction best practicesCommunity resources available for senior citizens Skill In Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships with clients, co-workers, staff, other agencies and the publicWorking with diverse populations Ability To Effectively interact in a respectful manner and de-escalate stressful situationsWork in an environment which embraces the county’s Dignity CampaignWork independently and meet deadlines with minimal supervisionMaintain confidentiality and professional boundariesEffectively organize and manage timeEffectively speak, write and understand the English languageSpeak and understand a language other than English is preferredConduct oneself with tact and courtesy WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. N/S=Never/Seldom O=Occasionally F/C= Frequently/Continuously Work Environment Office or similar indoor environment: O Outdoor environment: F/C Street environment (near moving traffic): O Construction site: N/S Confined space: N/S Exposures Individuals who are hostile or irate: O Individuals with known violent backgrounds: N/S Extreme cold (below 32 degrees): O Extreme heat (above 100 degrees): O Communicable diseases: N/S Moving mechanical parts: O Fumes or airborne particles: O Toxic or caustic chemicals, substances, or waste: O Loud noises (85+ decibels): N/S Blood Borne Pathogens: N/S PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. N/S=Never/Seldom O=Occasionally F/C= Frequently/Continuously Demand Balancing on even or uneven surfaces/ground: F/C Bending (forward or backward bending at the waist): F/C Climbing up or down stairs, ladders, scaffolding and platforms: F/C Crawling (moving about on hands and knees): O Inspecting in confined spaces: O Digging: O Driving on sealed and unsealed roads: F/C Grasping, gripping, holding, clasping with fingers or hands: O Kneeling to work at low levels: O Manual Dexterity (fine finger movements i.e., keyboard operating, writing): F/C Lift/Carry/Move objects from one level/position to another up to 75 pounds: O Push/Pull objects away from or towards the body: O Reaching overhead (arms raised above the shoulder) or forward reaching (arms extended): O Sitting in a seated position during the task performance: O Standing in an upright position without movement: O Walking considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: O Running considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: N/S General Requirements And Disclaimers Complies with P.A. 390, as amended, known as the State’s Emergency Management Act and the County’s Emergency Management resolution as well as all related plans, policies and procedures covered by those statutes. 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. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment amongst other possible accommodations. GRANT OR EXTERNALLY FUNDED POSITION –This position will continue only if sufficient grant or external funds are provided.