Apprentice Maintenance Mechanic
About the role
The starting salary range for this position is $43.32 - $48.41 per hour. This role is a rewarding and nurturing environment designed to support career growth.
Essential Functions
- Through independent study, attendance in prescribed vocational courses, and hands-on process experience, as outlined in the apprenticeship program, employee must demonstrate steady progress in acquiring journey worker capabilities to repair and maintain equipment in all BWL facilities.
- Learn to repair and maintain various processes and equipment such as fuel system equipment, boiler systems, RO systems, pumps, fans, pre-heaters, heaters, regulators/valves, turbine system equipment, condensate system, wastewater treatment system equipment, cooling tower system equipment, hydro systems, generating system equipment, and various other miscellaneous plant equipment.
- Lubricate and perform routine oil changes on equipment. Use tools of the trade to perform journey worker duties of millwright, machine repair, and tool and die.
- 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. Climb and work from ladders and scaffolds. Work in confined spaces.
- Communicate capably through speech and in writing. Must be willing to work any shift, weekends, and rotating weekly standby.
Job Specifications
- 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.
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.
- Opportunity for professional growth.
- Robust time off benefits including vacation, free choice, sick leave, parental leave and 11 paid holidays.
- A 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. The American Public Power Association has honored the Lansing Board of Water & Light as one of the country's best publicly-owned utilities. Lansing lies at the heart of the Great Lakes State and offers all the beauty and splendor of the four seasons. It is a haven for swimming, boating, fishing, snowmobiling, golf, and hunting, and is just a couple hours from premier skiing and the world's most beautiful freshwater lake shores 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 Location
Lansing, Michigan, is the heart of the Great Lakes State and offers all the beauty and splendor of the four seasons. It is a haven for swimming, boating, fishing, snowmobiling, golf, and hunting, and is just a couple hours from premier skiing and the world's most beautiful freshwater lake shores 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.