Facilities/Ground Engineer

About Ascent

Ascent Global Logistics, headquartered in Belleville, Michigan, is a leading global provider of expedited, time-critical logistics solutions and other direct transportation services. The company connects customers to its extensive carrier network, internal ground fleet and airline via its proprietary, digital PEAK freight marketplace, which provides robust carrier capacity and transparent pricing, backed by 24/7/365 logistics experts. Ascent’s offerings include air charter and ground expedited solutions as well as truckload, less-than-truckload, global forwarding, brokerage, and managed transportation services. The experienced Ascent team solves customers’ most challenging logistics needs by providing industry-leading service and top-tier satisfaction.

Our Guiding Principles

At the core of Ascent's culture is a strong commitment to excellence, driven by the passion and dedication of every team member. We're equally dedicated to going above and beyond for our customers, ensuring this commitment extends beyond our team and brings exceptional value to those we serve. We aim for perfect execution in everything we do and ‘play hard’ by creating an environment where tasks are performed with a can-do attitude from start to finish. We ‘play smart’ by delivering on our commitments in an honest, fair and ethical manner. We treat every person with whom we interface with the utmost dignity and respect. We understand that our teammates are our most valuable assets, so we ‘play together’ by making every effort to provide a professional and enjoyable experience, enabling careers to flourish and personal growth to be achieved.

What You’ll Do

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing a wide range of building maintenance functions, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, general facility upkeep, and grounds care. This role supports day-to-day operations and ensures a safe, functional, and efficient workplace environment.

• Perform Preventative Maintenance tasks to ensure proper operation of equipment and safety systems.
• Maintain accurate PM logs, digital reports, and inventory tracking.
• Conduct electrical maintenance, including fixture replacement or repair using appropriate tools.
• Handle minor plumbing tasks, such as fixing leaks, unclogging drains, and installing fixtures.
• Execute minor carpentry and masonry tasks, including hanging doors and fitting locks.
• Reconfigure and install modular offices and space using various tools.
• Clean and maintain work areas, assist with trash removal, event setup, and window washing.
• Paint various structures and equipment to maintain a safe working environment.
• Pick up supplies from local sourcing locations as needed.
• Assist with lawn care and other general maintenance activities.
• Perform light HVAC maintenance, such as changing filters and cleaning coils.
• Conduct snow removal using plow truck, snow thrower, or shovel.
• Perform ground maintenance tasks, including mowing, trimming, and fertilizing.
• Respond to critical alerts and off-hour emergencies of an on-call rotation.
• While performing the duties of the job, the employee is frequently required to: walk, sit, stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach/handle items, work with their hands and tools, lift and/or move items 50-100 pounds, talk and hear others in conversations via phone or in person
• Vision abilities required: Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception, Color vision
• The employee frequently works in wet, humid, and warm conditions, near moving mechanical parts, and in outdoor weather conditions. The employee is occasionally required to work in high, precarious places, around fumes or airborne particles and near vibration.
• The noise level is moderate to loud. Noise level can increase when aircraft is taxiing in the area.
• Required PPE compliance and adherence to all safety SOPs.

What You’ll Bring

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Technical certification preferred.

• Valid Michigan Driver License required with good driving record.

• 5+ years’ experience in trades preferred, with specific training/experience in commercial and/or residential construction, electrical work, rough framing, plumbing, painting, HVAC, and locksmithing.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; compute rate, ratio, and percent; and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions; deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Forklift certification, EPA certification, or trade licensing is a plus.

Ascent’s Competitive Benefits

• 401(k) and employer matching

• Life Insurance

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

• Short- & Long-Term Disability

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Paid Parental Leave

• Employee Wellness Program

• Paid Holidays

• Employee Recognition Programs

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Overtime, Differential & Bonus Pay