Overview

Birchwood Construction is looking for a dependable, hands-on Part-Time Facilities Helper to help keep our Harbor Springs campus clean, organized, safe, and well maintained.

Our campus includes 8 buildings across approximately 2 acres, so there is always something that needs attention. This is a great position for someone who enjoys staying busy, working independently, fixing the little things, and taking pride in keeping a property looking its best.

This is not a skilled trades position. Electrical, HVAC, plumbing, lawn care, and snow removal are handled by our contracted professionals. We need someone who can take care of the day-to-day items in between.

What You Will Be Doing

General indoor and outdoor building maintenance
Minor repairs and basic handyman-type projects
Changing light bulbs, filters, batteries, and other routine items
Organizing and cleaning up of warehouse, storage areas, parking lot, garden
Checking buildings and property for maintenance or safety concerns
Putting away deliveries of construction materials, furniture, tools and equipment
Operating forklift to unload and load deliveries
Delivering items to job sites
Picking up items from suppliers
Upkeep of vehicle fleet, filling with fuel, washing, waxing, cleaning interior, dropping off for maintenance.
Winter maintenance will involve shoveling and applying salt or ice melt on walkways
Helping coordinate access for outside contractors when needed
Taking care of miscellaneous projects that come up around an active construction company
Letting the appropriate person know when something requires a licensed contractor or professional service
What We’re Looking For

Dependable and able to work weekday afternoons through 5:00 PM
Handy and comfortable performing basic repairs and maintenance
Able to work independently and recognize what needs to be done
Takes Pride in keeping things clean, organized, and looking good
Comfortable working both indoors and outdoors
Able to safely use basic hand and power tools
Takes initiative and has an eye for taking care of things
Valid driver’s license required
Previous fork lift experience preferred
Able to perform the physical requirements of the position, including lifting, carrying, bending, climbing stairs, and working on your feet in various weather, temperatures and conditions
Why Join Birchwood Construction?

Great Part-Time Schedule: Afternoon hours with your evenings free
Competitive Pay: $21 to $24 per hour
Variety: You won’t be doing the same thing every day
Independence: Take ownership of your work and your day
Culture: Rooted in humility, compassion, integrity, dedication, and pride
Great Environment: Be part of a company that takes pride in its people, buildings, and work
We’re looking for someone who sees a loose door handle, a burned-out light, something out of place, or a project that needs attention and thinks, “I can take care of that.”