Lift Station Mechanic

City of Battle Creek (MI); Michigan; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Battle Creek is seeking a Maintenance Worker to perform various maintenance tasks on mechanical and electrical systems. This position requires a high school diploma or GED and 1 to 3 years of experience in trades such as plumbing, carpentry, and welding. The role involves physical exertion and the ability to work in various weather conditions while operating hand and power tools as necessary.

Qualifications

• 1 – 3 years experience in at least 2 out of the 5 listed areas (welding, plumbing, carpentry, equipment repair, basic electrical).
• Valid driver's license in the State of Michigan.
• Must pass Aptitude Test.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair mechanical and electrical components and equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance using carpentry, painting, plumbing, and mechanical skills.
• Assists in grounds maintenance such as landscaping and snow removal.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Plumbing

Carpentry

Welding

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Performs intermediate semiskilled work maintaining and repairing mechanical and electrical components and equipment, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work performed under the limited supervision of the Foreman II.

• Cleans and maintains filter screens, process tanks, pumps, pump chambers, wet wells, and related structures, also sewage related process equipment and vehicles. Collects and removes accumulated grit, sludge, trash, grease, ashes, or other process related residual materials from catch basins, pumps, chambers, sumps, and check valves. Lubricates and maintain process equipment.
• Performs routine maintenance and repair work to facilities and equipment using carpentry, painting, plumbing, mechanical, simple electrical or other related skills. Operates a variety of hand and power tools to include drill presses, grinder, pipe threading machine, metal band saw, and welder.
• Assists in grounds maintenance such as landscaping and snow removal.
• Keeps records of maintenance performed, inspection findings and other related documents as directed. Take readings, collect and record data, and maintain operating logs.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 1 – 3 years experience in 2 of the 5 areas listed: welding, plumbing, carpentry, equipment repair and basic electrical repair.

• Valid driver's license in the State of Michigan.
• Valid DOT Medical Examiner's Card.
• Must pass Aptitude Test.

This work requires frequent exertion of up to 10 pounds of force, frequent exertion of up to 25 pounds of force and occasional exertion of over 100 pounds of force; work regularly requires standing, sitting, bending, reaching, hand dexterity (grasping, holding, keyboarding, repetitive movements), reading, writing, eye-hand coordination, seeing (near and/or far, color, depth, field of vision), hearing, using the telephone, contact with government officials and the general public, working overtime, and working inside and alone. Work regularly requires working near moving mechanical parts and exposure to fumes or airborne particles, frequently requires exposure to wet, humid conditions (non-weather), working in high, precarious places, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to outdoor weather conditions and exposure to vibration and occasionally requires exposure to extreme cold (non-weather), exposure to extreme heat (non-weather), exposure to the risk of electrical shock; work is generally in a loud noise location.