Millwright/Maintenance Mechanic

Weston&Sampson, Inc.; Kalamazoo, Northern (MI, KY); On-site; 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

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Bid Procedures:
All University employees represented by AFSCME Local 1668, and non-AFSCME regular and temporary University employees, who have the present ability or required qualifications to satisfactorily perform the required work, may exercise bidding privileges on this position.

• Current AFSCME employees must complete the on-line WMU - AFSCME (bid) Sheet only.
• Non-AFSCME University employees must submit an on-line WMU - Internal Application only.
• Temporary University employees must submit an on-line WMU - Application only.

Posting Summary

College

College VP Business And Finance-DIV

Executive Area

Executive Area VP Business And Finance

Department

Department FacilMgmt-Maintenance Service

Posting Number

Posting Number S1663P

Job Type

Job Type Full Time, Regular

Pay Type

Pay Type Nonexempt/Hourly

Pay Grade

Pay Grade ST2

Campus Location

Campus Location WMU-Kalamazoo - Main Campus

Salary Range

Salary Range $30.79 per hour plus generous benefits.

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

General Summary

• Provides journey level craft labor, working with hand and power tools to install, repair, overhaul, replace and perform preventive maintenance for mechanical systems and equipment.

Major Duties

• Installs, repairs and provides preventive maintenance for heating, air-conditioning, ventilation, water treatment and other building mechanical systems and equipment.
• Repairs, replaces and provides preventive maintenance on bearings, belts, pulleys, pumps, fans, compressors and other mechanical components; maintains and adjusts controls; and aligns equipment.
• Dismantles equipment to access moving mechanical parts; cleans and lubricates moving parts; removes and replaces defective or damaged parts; and reassembles machinery.
• Monitors and corrects swimming pool water flow rate and backwashes filters.
• Checks water hardness and alkalinity in swimming pools and water softeners.
• Removes scale from pool walls with chemicals and brushes.
• Assists in providing information required to update building and mechanical systems drawings to accurately reflect current status and, as assigned, assists in the technical training of an apprentice.
• Assists in determining inventory requirements for supplies, construction materials and replacement parts, and notifies supervisory personnel when (re)ordering is necessary.
• Operates a motor vehicle to transport tools, supplies and materials to work sites.
• Meets with customers to learn their needs and to review services that have been provided to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Recommends procedures and processes that enhance continuous improvement within the department.
• Maintains the work area, all tools, all equipment, all supplies and any assigned vehicle(s) in a neat, clean and orderly condition and performs all work in accordance with MIOSHA and other established safety practices.
• Performs additional duties as requested by supervisory personnel.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions and safety regulations regarding the performance of job duties, and must have sufficient writing and mathematical skills.
• Ability to interpret complex blueprints, diagrams, written specifications and operating instructions.
• Completion of a registered apprenticeship program and/or written verification of a minimum of five (5) years experience at the journeyperson level in the trade.
• Possession of a valid Michigan driver's license.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job and use the tools of the trade.
• Ability to complete a physical examination administered by the employer's designated physician.

Desired Qualifications

Special Instructions to Applicants

Bid Procedures:
All University employees represented by AFSCME Local 1668, and non- AFSCME regular and temporary University employees, who have the present ability or required qualifications to satisfactorily perform the required work, may exercise bidding privileges on this position.

• Current AFSCME employees must complete the on-line WMU - AFSCME (bid) Sheet only.
• Non- AFSCME University employees must submit an on-line WMU - Internal Application only.
• Temporary University employees must submit an on-line WMU - Application only.

Additional Position Information

• Western Michigan University offers generous benefits to its employees including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement, and tuition discount for the employee and tuition remission for eligible dependents. To access information about the specific benefits available for this position, go to: https://wmich.edu/hr/enrollment-afscme
• Above is a summary of the description for the position of Millwright/Maintenance Mechanic. A complete description for this position may be reviewed upon request in the department of Human Resources, Room 1300, Seibert Administration Building or online at: https://wmich.edu/hr/descriptions-afscme .
• This is a first (1st) shift position. The regular work hours for this position are 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. The regular work days are Monday through Friday, with Saturday and Sunday off.

Physical requirements and working conditions

• Must wear MIOSHA approved safety shoes at all times and must wear a hard hat, gloves and safety glasses when appropriate.
• Must wear a respirator when working with biocides, fungicides, corrosives and other water-treatment and cleaning chemicals, as well as when working with refrigerants.
• A face shield and MIOSHA approved leather gloves are required when using welding and burning equipment.
• Other protective gear must be worn as required by MIOSHA rules.
• Uses confined space air quality monitoring meters to monitor for the presence of toxic gases.
• Must wear no loose-fitting clothing which might become entangled in equipment or machinery, posing a hazard to incumbent's safety.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent form an accredited institution?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have the ability to read and comprehend written instructions and safety regulations regarding the performance of job duties, and have sufficient writing and mathematical skills?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have the ability to interpret complex blueprints, diagrams, written specifications and operating instructions?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Have you completed a registered apprenticeship program and/or have written verification of a minimum of five (5) years experience at the journeyperson level in the trade?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you possess a valid Michigan driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you able to perform the essential functions of the job and use the tools of the trade?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you able to complete a physical examination administered by the employer's designated physician?
  • Yes
  • No

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of References

Optional Documents

• Other

WMU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Protected veterans, individuals with disabilities and all other qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.