Maintenance Technician

Now hiring! Maintenance Technician

Southfield, MI

We are looking for a Maintenance Technician to join our Maintenance team in Southfield, MI.

Come create chemistry with us!

We are seeking a professional like you, with education and experience in a Mechanical Maintenance discipline for the BASF Southfield, MI office.

During your X-hour shift as a Maintenance Technician, you will

• Work safely knowing when to stop work to develop a safe way to execute repairs, permitting and overseeing contractors.
  
• Have thorough understanding and application of handyman activities including but not limited to: basic plumbing, carpentry, masonry, electrical, landscaping, painting, drywall, general construction, weatherproofing and cabinetry. As well as know building systems and standards that when applied would serve to reduce the risk of equipment failure or other future problems.
  
• Complete thorough inspections of buildings to find safety or other maintenance related problems.
  
• Complete office employee work orders in a timely basis as assigned including basic electrical wiring, basic plumbing skills, furniture moving, hang TVs/Art etc.
  
• Complete technical employee work order requests including troubleshooting electrical, replacing lights, fix doors, work on cabinet drawers, perform office moves, replace ceiling tiles, paint, hang dry wall, caulking, tile, plumbing, running ethernet cable, etc.
  
• Landscape, move equipment, and other physical work frequently with weights greater than 50 lbs.

If you...

• A minimum of 5 years of Mechanical Maintenance experience in a commercial or industrial setting.
  
• A professional mechanical certification is a plus.
  
• The ability to regularly lift 50 lbs.
  
• A valid state Drivers License.
  
• Flexibility to work up to 1 Saturday of OT monthly.

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF

At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It’s what we call you@BASF . We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees’ overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.

Just some of the many benefits we offer include:

• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
• Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
• Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
• Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
• Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
• Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
• Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
• Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
• Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!

About us

As one of the largest chemical companies in North America we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!

At BASF we empower our employees with the tools, guidance and opportunities they need to advance and succeed in work and life. Giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us create chemistry. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career.

Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF

Privacy statement

BASF takes security & data privacy very seriously. We will never request financial information of any kind via email, private text message or direct message on any social medial platform or job board. Furthermore, we will never send a candidate a check for equipment or request any type of payment during the job application process. If you have experienced any of the above, please contact Careers.NorthAmerica@basf.com to report fraud.

Equal employment opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.