Apprentice Maintenance Mechanic

Lansing Board of Water & Light; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two fitness centers on site

Free parking

Tuition reimbursement

Home Purchase Plan – Forgivable $5,000

Job summary

Lansing Board of Water & Light invites applicants to join its apprenticeship program to learn journey worker capabilities in repairing and maintaining equipment across electric generating stations and related systems.

You will progress through training, hands-on experience, and safety-first practices, with wage progression from the apprenticeship range and opportunities for professional growth within a municipally-owned utility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Pre-Apprenticeship Pool: Math Level 4, Reading Level 5, Writing Level 6.
• Good BWL work record.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Office 365.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain machinery and equipment across BWL facilities.
• Read and interpret blueprints; operate mobile equipment.
• Follow safety rules and wear PPE; work shifts including weekends and standby.
• Gain hands-on experience with fuel, boiler, hydro, and turbine systems.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Safety awareness

Machine repair

Education

Math - Level 4

Reading - Level 5

Writing - Level 6

Tools

Microsoft Word

Office 365

Job description

Starting Salary Range: $43.32 - $48.41

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

Through independent study, attendance in prescribed vocational courses, and hands-on process experience, as outlined in apprenticeship program, employee must demonstrate steady progress in acquisition of journey worker capabilities to repair and maintain equipment in all electric generating stations and associated equipment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Through training, learns to: Repair and maintain various processes and equipment associated with all BWL facilities such as fuel system equipment; boiler systems, RO systems and associated equipment such as pumps, fans, pre-heaters, heaters, regulators/valves, turbine system equipment such as E.H.U. system, filters, various types of seals, and steam packing, etc. Condensate system and related equipment; wastewater treatment system equipment; cooling tower system equipment; hydro systems including dams and flood gates; various types of pumps; and generating system equipment such as hydro system, exciters, G.E.X., etc.; as well as various other miscellaneous plant equipment. Lubricate and perform routine oil changes on equipment. Use the tools of the trade to perform journey worker duties of millwright, machine repair, and tool and die. Tools used include gas welder, cutoff and chain saw, submersible pumps, oxyacetylene and Mapp torch kit; gas drill, hammer-drill, impact wrenches, various pneumatic and hydraulic tools; pipe-threading and pipe-bending tools; measuring tools including micrometers and calipers; and rigging tools such as chain falls, pullers, trolleys, A-frames, etc. Read and interpret blueprints. Operate mobile equipment such as trucks, cranes, worker lifts, scissor lifts, mobile welding unit, air compressors, etc., requiring use of hand and foot controls. Perform all tasks safely, keeping individual safety and the safety of those around you uppermost in mind. Climbs and works from ladders and scaffolds. Works in confined spaces. Must communicate capably through speech and in writing. Required to follow BWL safety manual and wear personal protective equipment as required. Attends training for safety awareness or skills improvement as required by supervisor, BWL or governmental agency such as MIOSHA and NFPA 54, 55 and 56. Must be willing to work any shift, weekends, and rotating weekly standby. Perform other duties necessitated by job responsibilities.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Qualified in Pre-Apprenticeship Pool: Math - Level 4, Reading - Level 5, Writing - Level 6.
• Good BWL work record.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Office 365.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must climb and work from ladders and scaffolding. Must have good visual acuity for reading blueprints and operating rigging and lifting equipment such as cranes, fork trucks, Manlift etc. Good hearing is necessary to localize sounds and hear conversations in noisy environments. Must be able to work in confined spaces. Must be respirator certified and fit tested. Job requires sitting approximately 10% of time, standing about 60% of the time; and walking about 30% of the time; longest period without a break is 2 hours.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

All temperature and humidity ranges. Dust levels can be high, requiring occasional wearing of respirators. Possible exposure to coal dust, fly ash, asbestos and lead. Exposure to noise levels requiring hearing protection.

Why Should You Apply?

Competitive wages, employee development, and opportunity for professional growth.

Robust time off benefits including vacation, free choice, sick leave, parental leave and 11 paid holidays.

Comprehensive benefits package offered including medical, prescription, dental, life insurance, long-term disability, employee assistance program.

Voluntary benefits including vision, supplemental and dependent life insurance, flexible spending, AFLAC options, LifeLock anti-theft, long term care, tuition reimbursement, and BWL's Home Purchase Plan – Forgivable $5,000 loan for purchase of a home in Lansing.

Retirement programs including 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan (DC) (100% company paid up to 9.5 % of base salary for BU positions and up to 13% of base salary for NBU positions), 457 Deferred Compensation matches up to $2,500 per year. Post retirement benefits offered at the respective level of coverage, co-pays and health care premium, at the same level as active employees. Two fitness centers located on site open 24/7, work life balance program, employee assistance program, free parking and much more!

About BWL:

The Board of Water & Light serves Lansing, Michigan, and surrounding areas with electricity, water, and steam. Lansing's city charter vests the BWL with full and exclusive management of water, steam, and electric services for or the city. The American Public Power Association has honored the Lansing Board of Water & Light as one of the country's best publicly-owned utilities. The Location: Lansing lies at the heart of the Great Lakes State and offers all the beauty and splendor of the four seasons. A haven for swimming, boating, fishing, snowmobiling, golf, and hunting, mid-Michigan is also just a couple hours from premier skiing and one of the most beautiful freshwater lakeshores in the world on our Lake Michigan Coast. Lansing itself is only minutes and miles away from two of the nation’s premier universities, Michigan State University and the University of Michigan, and boasts miles of walking, running, biking trails, Potter Park Zoo, professional sports, the arts, and fine dining.

THE BOARD OF WATER & LIGHT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Lansing Board of Water & Light is a municipally-owned public utility that provides safe, reliable and affordable utility products and services to around 100,000 electric and 58,000 water customers throughout the greater Lansing area. Our mission is is to provide a safe, reliable and affordable utility experience through public ownership, climate consciousness and innovative strategies.