Machinist

City of Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision first day

6% 401a with employer matching

Retiree Health Savings Account

Voluntary benefits (life, FSA, AD&D, 5

Twelve Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid parking

Home Ownership Incentive

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program

Discounts and Perks

Job summary

City of Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation is seeking a skilled machinist to fabricate, modify and repair specialty equipment used by water field operations, sewer repair, and water service staff. The role supports building maintenance at 1900 Oak Industrial Drive and related city facilities.

Ideal candidates have at least three years of hands-on experience with metal lathes, welding equipment and related shop tools, plus a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three years of experience in maintenance and repair using metal lathes, welding equipment, and similar tools.
• Equivalent training, education, and experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Designs, fabricates and repairs equipment using metal lathes, mills, forges, welders, drill presses, sanders and grinders.
• Writes specifications for special equipment orders and maintains inventory of supplies and materials.
• Performs preventive maintenance on shop and field equipment and builds/repairs tools.
• Assists on-site with HVAC, plumbing, electrical, elevator and boiler maintenance as needed.
• Shuttles equipment and fuel to job sites; tracks maintenance and works with contractors.
• Trains field staff on hydrant boiler operation to obtain required license.
• Maintains and repairs city-owned property and performs related tasks as required.

Skills

Metal lathe operation

Milling machine operation

Welding

Shop equipment maintenance

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Metal lathe

Milling machine

Welding equipment

Drill press

Grinders

Job description

The purpose of this job is to perform skilled machinist work fabricating, modifying and repairing specialty equipment. Provides support to water field ops, sewer repair, and Water service worker staff. Maintains 1900 Oak industrial drive building (not cleaning) inside and out year round.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Designs, fabricates and repairs equipment using metal lathes, mills, forges, welders, drill presses, sanders and grinders
• Writes specifications for special equipment orders and maintains adequate inventory of equipment supplies and materials
• Performs preventative maintenance on both shop and field equipment. Builds and repairs tools
• Troubleshoots and maintains minor repairs on plumbing and HVAC; performs building maintenance and carpentry work
• Assists outside contractors on site with overhead door repairs, HVAC and boiler repairs, elevator maintenance, fire protection system maintenance, electrical and emergency generator maintenance
• Services portable Hydrant boilers used to thaw frozen hydrants
• Mows, fertilizes, waters trims shrubs, removes weeds and runs snow plow in the winter on City owned property
• Makes minor repairs to all equipment, fabrication of truck and equipment accessories, hydraulic hose and air hose repair
• Reports and track maintenance on facility repairs; tracks annual maintenance performed by contractors
• Shuttles equipment and fuel to jobsites
• Trains field staff on hydrant boiler operation to obtain required license
• Performs related work as required

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma (or GED equivalent)
• At least three (3) years of experience in the maintenance and repair of equipment, tools, and devices using metal lathes, welding equipment, and like equipment
• Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities

REQUIRED LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS

• Boiler Engineer license
• Commercial Driver’s license (CDL)
• Welding certification

WE OFFER

• Medical, Dental, and Vision starting on Day 1
• 6% employee 401a contribution with employer matching (6% or 7% based on bargaining unit)
• Employee & Employer contributions to Retiree Health Savings Account
• Voluntary benefits such as term life insurance, flexible spending accounts, accidental insurance, disability insurance, and deferred compensation plan options
• Twelve Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Paid parking (if applicable)
• Employee Home Ownership Incentive
• Tuition Reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program with free mental health counseling
• Comprehensive Wellness program with a health and wellness incentive
• Employee Discounts and Perks

The City of Grand Rapids does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

PLEASE NOTE

This position is subject to the provisions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement and all relevant civil service rules. For additional information, links to union agreement and Civil Service Rules are provided below.

• Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Civil Service Rules
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