Skilled Trades Worker 500

Republic of Green; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Skilled Trades Worker to join their Property Management Division. This full-time role involves a variety of maintenance and repair tasks across City facilities, ensuring safety and functionality in commercial structures. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, and electrical work, along with a commitment to preventative maintenance. With a focus on professional growth and a supportive work environment, this position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the community while enjoying a competitive wage and benefits package.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Holiday leave

Professional growth opportunities

Stable work environment

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, and electrical tasks.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and complete safety training.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair duties in City facilities.
• Assist in plumbing, electrical, and mechanical repairs as needed.

Skills

Plumbing

Carpentry

HVAC

Electrical tasks

Preventative maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Respirator

Industrial Truck

Job description

The City of Lansing is seeking to fill a full-time Skilled Trades Worker 500 with the Property Management Division of the Public Service Department. The successful candidate will work with the property management team to support all efforts that go into building maintenance and repair, which includes commercial structures. The City of Lansing offers a competitive wage and benefits package including medical, vision, dental, paid vacation, sick and holiday leave, professional growth and educational opportunities, and a stable work environment.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Performs a wide range of overall maintenance and repair duties in City facilities.
• Cleans, repairs, and services a variety of equipment including engines, motors, boilers, feed machines, compressors, filters and pumps.
• Observes and inspects equipment operation for possible defects and malfunctions.
• Performs preventative maintenance on equipment as scheduled.
• Monitors equipment by manually recording information in record keeping logs.
• Regularly lifts and hauls tools and building supplies.
• Performs a wide range of other repair tasks on City owned buildings.
• Performs preventative maintenance and basic repairs on heating, air-conditioning and mechanical equipment.
• Assists the supervisor in performing complex maintenance and repair tasks.
• Responds to emergency requests for repair services.
• Requires the use of a respirator when entering permit required confined spaces.
• Assists in performing basic plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and carpentry repairs in facilities.

Ideal candidate will possess:

• High School Diploma or GED
• AND four (4) years of work experience performing basic plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, and electrical tasks
• OR an equivalent combination of training and experience

Special Requirements:

• Candidate is subject to a complete criminal background investigation and must participate in LEIN/Law Enforcement Information Network (Fingerprinting) background check.
• This position requires that the applicant placed be able to be bonded under the terms of the City's blanket bond.

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

Must participate in the employer paid Hepatitis B inoculation program.

Must complete Industrial Truck Training and Certification.

Must complete Confined Space Training.

Must complete Trench Excavation Safety Training.

May require overtime or shift work for emergencies and/or other work assignments.

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

The City of Lansing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Certified Veteran Friendly Employer.

The City of Lansing provides reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, or during employment, notify the Department of Human Resources.

THERE ARE THREE (3) POSITIONS AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSTING.