Journeyman Millwright – Facility Maintenance Pro

Weston&Sampson, Inc.; Kalamazoo, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition remission

Job summary

Western Michigan University is seeking a skilled Millwright/Maintenance Mechanic to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical systems on the WMU-Kalamazoo Main Campus.

The role requires journey-level expertise, an apprenticeship or equivalent experience, and a valid Michigan driver’s license. Work hours are 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with some on-site safety requirements and equipment handling responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions and safety regulations.
• Interpret complex blueprints, diagrams, specifications and operating instructions.
• Completion of a registered apprenticeship and/or 5+ years journeyperson experience.

Responsibilities

• Installs, repairs and maintains heating, air-conditioning and other building mechanical systems.
• Repairs bearings, belts, pumps, fans and other components; adjusts controls and aligns equipment.
• Dismantles equipment, cleans, lubricates, replaces parts and reassembles machinery.
• Monitors swimming pool water flow and backwash filters.
• Checks water hardness and alkalinity in pools and water softeners.
• Assists in updating drawings to reflect current status and may train an apprentice.
• Ensures inventory and ordering needs are tracked and communicated.

Skills

Reading ability

Blueprints interpretation

Experience at journeyman level

Driver's license

Physical ability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Registered apprenticeship

Job description

Western Michigan University is seeking a skilled Millwright/Maintenance Mechanic to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical systems on the WMU-Kalamazoo Main Campus.

The role requires journey-level expertise, an apprenticeship or equivalent experience, and a valid Michigan driver’s license. Work hours are 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with some on-site safety requirements and equipment handling responsibilities.