Plant Maintenance Mechanic A

About the role

The City of Saginaw is seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic to join our Water Treatment Plant team. The position involves troubleshooting, repairing, and performing preventive maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Repair and maintain pumps, valves, generators, air compressors, diesel and internal combustion engines, and other water treatment plant equipment.
• Install, maintain, and repair chemical feed pumps and related systems.
• Operate machine tools, including lathes, milling machines, and drill presses.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Vocational/technical training in industrial electrical/mechanical maintenance preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in mechanical maintenance and equipment repair.
• Must possess and maintain a valid State of Michigan Operator’s License.
• Proficiency in machinist tasks, including part fabrication, and skilled in electric and gas welding and cutting methods.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and electrical systems, welding principles, and safe work practices, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, mechanical drawings, and blueprints; capable of designing and engineering projects from conception to completion.
• Basic computer literacy with ability to learn Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and maintenance software.
• Acceptable attendance and work record as determined by management.

Qualifications

• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts.
• Occasional working at heights, outdoors in varying weather conditions, or in confined spaces with exposure to fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals; and the risk of electrical shock.
• Use of vibrating tools.
• Protective equipment such as Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus, respirators, masks, goggles, and gloves may be required.
• Frequent exposure to noise levels (e.g. heavy traffic, large earth moving equipment).

Skills

• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, welding, and machining practices.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to safety, teamwork, and delivering reliable public service.

Benefits

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Care with low bi-weekly employee premium contributions (low deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums).
• Dental Insurance and Vision Plan; 100% employer-paid premium.
• MERS Hybrid Retirement Plan: 2 plans in one - Defined benefit plan with the investment choice of a defined contribution plan.
• Healthcare Savings Plan: Savings Plan to help you prepare for the costs of health care after you leave employment.
• City-paid life and accidental death & dismemberment.
• 13 Paid Holidays.
• PTO (Paid Time Off) days based on length of service; accrual can be up to 22 days during the first year of employment.
• City-paid short and Long-Term Disability Benefits.
• Deferred Compensation Program: Voluntary 457 and Roth IRAT.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Pay

Competitive pay is provided based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time schedule is available.