Facilities Maintenance Technician (2nd Shift)

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
Facility Maintenance Technician (2nd Shift)

Department: Facility Management
Reports To: Facilities Maintenance Manager
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Schedule: 2nd Shift. Schedule may vary based on department needs and event support
Status: Full-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt 

Help Maintain a World-Class Cultural Destination

At Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, exceptional guest experiences depend on safe, functional, and beautifully maintained facilities. Our Facilities Maintenance team plays a vital role in preserving and enhancing one of the nation’s premier cultural institutions. We are seeking a 2nd Shift Maintenance Technician I who takes pride in craftsmanship, problem-solving, and supporting a safe and welcoming environment for guests, staff, volunteers, and members.

This position supports the maintenance, repair, and operation of our facilities, grounds, and equipment. Working collaboratively with the Facilities Maintenance team, the Maintenance Technician I performs a variety of maintenance tasks while helping ensure our campus remains operational, attractive, and guest-ready.

Why This Role Matters

The Maintenance Technician I helps maintain the infrastructure that supports every aspect of the guest experience. From routine maintenance and repairs to event support and preventative maintenance activities, this role ensures our facilities remain safe, functional, and visually exceptional.

Whether assisting with building systems, responding to maintenance requests, supporting exhibitions and public programs, or maintaining our grounds and facilities, this position contributes directly to the quality and reputation of Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park.

What You’ll Do

Maintain Buildings, Grounds, and Equipment

Our Values
We look for team members who embody:
Welcoming: Fostering joy and an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone.
Excellence: Approaching all we do with world-class intentionalism.
Innovation: Embracing the future to create unique and engaging experiences in art, culture and nature with a commitment to creativity.
Integrity: Operating with honesty, transparency and accountability throughout the organization.
Stewardship: Preserving and enhancing our community, physical, cultural, and financial resources for current and future generations.

If you'd enjoy solving problems across beautiful settings while and taking pride in work that directly supports exceptional guest experiences, we'd love to talk to you!

Working Conditions: This position works in a variety of environments across the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park campus, including indoor facilities, outdoor spaces, greenhouses, and event venues. Work regularly occurs in changing weather conditions and may include exposure to heat, cold, rain, snow, humidity, direct sunlight, loud noise, dust, leaning agents, and other environmental conditions associated with facility maintenance operations. The schedule may include split shifts, evenings, weekends, holidays, and occasional emergency response coverage based on operational needs.

Physical Requirements: This position requires the ability to regularly stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, climb, reach, and perform physically demanding tasks throughout the workday. The employee must be able to regularly lift and carry up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally move or assist with moving items weighing more than 100 pounds. The position requires the ability to climb ladders, work at varying heights, safely operate tools and equipment, and effectively communicate and observe details necessary to perform maintenance activities safely and efficiently.


As part of our onboarding process, all new hires are required to complete our background check.
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.