Millwright​/Maintenance Mechanic

Millwright/Maintenance Mechanic

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.

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 withMIOSHAand other established safety practices. Performs additional duties as requested by supervisory personnel.

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.