Mechanic, Maintenance​/Cleaning

The following full-time job posting will remain open until October 25, 2026.

MECHANIC I (FULL-TIME)

Rate of Pay: $38.30 / Hour (2026 Wage Scale)

Scheduled increases at 6 months AND 12 months.

Shift: Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Competitive benefits package including but not limited to: MERS Hybrid Pension Plan, Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Health Care Savings Plan and 457 Employer Contributions.

Employees in this job classification are members of the AFSCME Union.

Canton Township is a reciprocal unit as defined in the Reciprocal Retirement Act, Act 88 of 1961.

• This is an external posting open to all applicants.
• Must meet the minimum requirements of the position.
• Applications not completed in their entirety will not be considered.
• Paper applications are available in the Human Resources Division.
• Only those applications that are received in the Human Resources Division prior to the posted deadline will be considered.

The Charter Township of Canton provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) and is committed to a workplace free of discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, age, gender, sex, pregnancy, national origin, disability, height, weight, gender identity, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Canton Township takes great pride in the diversity of our community and promotes diversity in the workforce.

Posted:
October 13, 2026

Job Description Attached

This is skilled mechanical work of the journeymen level in the maintenance and repair of diesel engines, firefighting apparatus, automobiles, and other Township equipment. The work involves responsibility for keeping Township automotive, firefighting, and mechanical equipment in good working order.

The employee receives general supervision from a departmental supervisor and work is reviewed through discussion and observation of the efficiency of equipment in operation. The employee is responsible for making technical decisions and for developing work methods and procedures. In addition, the employee acts as a lead worker in organizing and coordinating the work of other employees performing a variety of mechanical maintenance and repair duties.

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Note:

These examples are intended as illustrations of the various types of work performed.)

• Performs a wide variety of mechanical repair work involving light, heavy, and special automotive, firefighting, and other equipment including trucks, tractors, air compressors, pumps, and diesel
• Adjusts, repairs and replaces parts in engines, transmissions, differentials and other equipment.
• Inspects equipment, analyzes trouble, and plans and implements the repair operations.
• Performs bumping, painting, drilling, bolting, welding, brazing, soldering, and cutting operations.
• Makes repairs to the electrical systems of automotive and power-driven equipment.
• Performs road services on equipment as required.
• Inspects bodies and replaces body units and fixtures.
• Relines and adjusts brakes and makes repairs to hydraulic systems.
• Performs motor tune-ups on all types of equipment.
• Performs front end alignments, balances wheels, repairs tires and replaces shock
• Performs miscellaneous painting, repair and maintenance
• Operates a variety of power operated and hand tools used in mechanical and maintenance work.
• Repairs or replaces minor assemblies and sub-assemblies on various types of equipment.
• Leads and coordinates the work of employees performing a variety of mechanical maintenance duties.
• Performs related work as assigned.
• Performs routine administrative duties in the supervisor's absence.