Job Openings In Michigan Title:
.LEAD MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

Post Date
8/11/2017

Expiration Date
8/25/2017

Details:
This is highly skilled building and mechanical maintenance work. Performs difficult and complex maintenance tasks. The work is performed under general supervision, though much independent action and judgment is usually expected. Supervision may be exercised over Maintenance Mechanics, Maintenance Repairers, and Laborers.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Installs and repairs heating and air-conditioning air movement equipment;
Maintains water and lavatory facilities;
Installs, makes extensions, additions, or changes in electrical wiring fixtures and equipment;
Performs highly complex building maintenance work such as carpentry, masonry, painting, plastering, welding, and plumbing;
May supervise the moving and installing of replacement machines and auxiliary apparatus;
Inspects equipment to determine repair costs and salvages parts or disposes of worn out equipment;
Operates light or heavy equipment as required;
Assists in the feeding of chemicals and maintenance of the equipment;
Installs, repairs, and sets recording instruments;
Installs, repairs, and replaces motors, pumps, gears, drive trains, boilers, and hydraulic systems;
Prepares reports and maintains work records;

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Good working knowledge and extensive experience of trade practices, materials and tools;
Thorough knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions;
Ability to do skilled and complex building or mechanical maintenance work;
Ability to work from sketches, drawings, and blueprints;
Ability to train semi-skilled mechanics in this work;
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees;
Ability to prepare reports;
Ability to lift 50 lbs. on a routine basis and up to 75 lbs. on an intermittent basis;
Possession of a valid driver' license and when assigned to the Water Division, a C.D.L. designation required.

ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Considerable experience in building or mechanical maintenance work;
Graduation from a standard high school or vocational school;
Or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities;
Two years' experience as a Maintenance Mechanic
A Public Safety background check will be conducted for this position.


CITY EMPLOYEE BIDS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO: Human Resources Department
or
FILED ONLINE AT: http://www.kalamazoocity.org/
OUR OFFICE IS LOCATED AT: 241 W. South Street Kalamazoo, MI 49007 (269) 337-8052


Employer:
City of Kalamazoo
Contact:
Teresa Johnson

Address:
415 Stockbridge Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49001

Work Phone:
269-337-8443

Email:
johnsont@kalamazoocity.org

Website:
www.kalamazoocity.org