Millwright​/Maintenance Mechanic

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.

College

College VP Business And Finance-DIV

Executive Area

Executive Area VP Business And Finance

Department

Department Facil Mgmt-Maintenance Service

Posting Number

Posting Number S1774P

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

• 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 with MIOSHA and 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 to determine your ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or…