Apprentice Maintenance Mechanic

Job Title

Starting Salary Range: $43.32 - $48.41

Job Description

Through independent study, attendance in prescribed vocational courses, and hands-on process experience, as outlined in apprenticeship program, employee must demonstrate steady progress in acquisition of journey worker capabilities to repair and maintain equipment in all electric generating stations and associated equipment.

Essential Functions

• Repair and maintain various processes and equipment associated with all BWL facilities such as fuel system equipment; boiler systems, RO systems and associated equipment such as pumps, fans, pre-heaters, heaters, regulators/valves, turbine system equipment such as E.H.U. system, filters, various types of seals, and steam packing, etc.
• Condensate system and related equipment; wastewater treatment system equipment; cooling tower system equipment; hydro systems including dams and flood gates; various types of pumps; and generating system equipment such as hydro system, exciters, G.E.X., etc.; as well as various other miscellaneous plant equipment.
• Lubricate and perform routine oil changes on equipment.
• Use the tools of the trade to perform journey worker duties of millwright, machine repair, and tool and die.
• Tools used include gas welder, cutoff and chain saw, submersible pumps, oxyacetylene and Mapp torch kit; gas drill, hammer-drill, impact wrenches, various pneumatic and hydraulic tools; pipe-threading and pipe-bending tools; measuring tools including micrometers and calipers; and rigging tools such as chain falls, pullers, trolleys, A-frames, etc.
• Read and interpret blueprints.
• Operate mobile equipment such as trucks, cranes, worker lifts, scissor lifts, mobile welding unit, air compressors, etc., requiring use of hand and foot controls.
• Perform all tasks safely, keeping individual safety and the safety of those around you uppermost in mind.

• Climbs and works from ladders and scaffolds.
• Works in confined spaces.
• Must communicate capably through speech and in writing.
• Required to follow BWL safety manual and wear personal protective equipment as required.
• Attends training for safety awareness or skills improvement as required by supervisor, BWL or governmental agency such as MIOSHA and NFPA 54, 55 and 56.
• Must be willing to work any shift, weekends, and rotating weekly standby.
• Perform other duties necessitated by job responsibilities.

Job Specifications: Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Qualified in Pre-Apprenticeship Pool: Math - Level 4, Reading - Level 5, Writing - Level 6.
• Good BWL work record.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Office 365.

Physical Requirements

Must climb and work from ladders and scaffolding. Must have good visual acuity for reading blueprints and operating rigging and lifting equipment such as cranes, fork trucks, Manlift etc. Good hearing is necessary to localize sounds and hear conversations in noisy environments. Must be able to work in confined spaces. Must be respirator certified and fit tested. Job requires sitting approximately 10% of time, standing about 60% of the time; and walking about 30% of the time; longest period without a break is 2 hours.

Working Conditions

All temperature and humidity ranges. Dust levels can be high, requiring occasional wearing of respirators. Possible exposure to coal dust, fly ash, asbestos and lead. Exposure to noise levels requiring hearing protection.

Why Should You Apply?

Competitive wages, employee development, and opportunity for professional growth. Robust time off benefits including vacation, free choice, sick leave, parental leave and 11 paid holidays. Comprehensive benefits package offered including medical, prescription, dental, life insurance, long-term disability, employee assistance program. Voluntary benefits including vision, supplemental and dependent life insurance, flexible spending, AFLAC options, LifeLock anti-theft, long term care, tuition reimbursement, and BWL's Home Purchase Plan Forgivable $5,000 loan for purchase of a home in Lansing. Retirement programs including 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan (DC) (100% company paid up to 9.5 % of base salary for BU positions and up to 13% of base salary for NBU positions), 457 Deferred Compensation matches up to $2,500 per year. Post retirement benefits offered at the respective level of coverage, co-pays and health care premium, at the same level as active employees. Two fitness centers located on site open 24/7, work life balance program, employee assistance program, free parking and much more!

About BWL

The Board of Water & Light serves Lansing, Michigan, and surrounding areas with electricity, water, and steam. Lansing's city charter vests the BWL with full and exclusive management of water, steam, and electric services for or the city. The American Public Power Association has honored the Lansing Board of Water & Light as one of the country's best publicly-owned utilities. The Location: Lansing lies at the heart of the Great Lakes State and offers all the beauty and splendor of the four seasons. A haven for swimming, boating, fishing, snowmobiling, golf, and hunting, mid-Michigan is also just a couple hours from premier skiing and one of the most beautiful freshwater lakeshores in the world on our Lake Michigan Coast. Lansing itself is only minutes and miles away from two of the nation's premier universities, Michigan State University and the University of Michigan, and boasts miles of walking, running, biking trails, Potter Park Zoo, professional sports, the arts, and fine dining.

THE BOARD OF WATER & LIGHT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER