Lead Facilities Maintenance Mechanic

Under general supervision, performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled duties in the maintenance, repair, and renovation of City facilities; performs plumbing, carpentry, electrical, remodeling, painting, and a variety of other related craft work as assigned; operates a variety of maintenance equipment including hand, power, shop tools, etc. and to do related work as required. Nature of work requires sustained physical effort involving continuous light work and occasional heavy work; does related work as required. This work is performed under general supervision, though independent action and judgement is expected.

• A qualified individual with a disability must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
  
• Installs and repairs heating and air-conditioning air movement equipment.
• Maintains water and lavatory facilities.
• Installs, makes extensions, additions, or changes in electrical wiring fixtures and equipment.
• Performs highly complex building maintenance work such as carpentry, masonry, painting, plastering, welding, and plumbing; may supervise the moving and installing of replacement machines and auxiliary apparatus.
• Inspects equipment to determine repair costs and salvages parts or disposes of worn-out equipment.
• Operates light or heavy equipment as required.
• Performs inventory control of maintenance equipment and supplies; assists in the purchase of equipment and supplies as necessary.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of written records and reports; reads and interprets plans, specifications, blueprints and schematics; prepares as-built sketches.
• Assists in the feeding of chemicals and maintenance of the equipment.
• Installs, repairs, and sets recording instruments.
• Knowledgeable in use of computerized Asset Management software and its application.
• Provides courteous customer service; responds to questions and inquiries form City staff; resolves customer problems and complaints.
• Prepares reports and maintains work records.
• Installs, repairs, and replaces motors, pumps, gears, drive trains, boilers, and hydraulic systems.
• Operates large lathe, large pipe threader, boring machines, pipe cutters, and saws.
• Occasionally perform routine janitorial and grounds maintenance duties
• Observes safe work methods and uses safety equipment; sets traffic controls, secures worksites form hazards and attends training and safety meeting as necessary.
• May work weekends, holidays, or other irregular hours.
• Assures city facilities are kept in good operating order.
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

• Practices, techniques, materials, and equipment used in maintenance, construction and repair of facilities.
• Knowledge of OSHA and other environmental regulations
• Materials methods, terminology, and tools used in the maintenance, repair, and construction of building structures and systems including those used in performing rough and finished carpentry, plumbing, electrical, remodeling, painting, and a variety of other craft work.
• Relevant laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, applicable building codes, fire regulations and safety precautions.
• Shop mathematics applicable to the building trades.
• Operation and proper procedures used in the maintenance and repair of hand and power tools.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety procedures.
• General ADA standards.
• Principles and practices of record keeping inventory tracking and control.
• Basic report preparation.

• High school diploma or GED
• At least two (2) years of work experience performing maintenance and repairs on plumbing, mechanical and electrical systems and equipment commonly found in commercial facilities.
• Ability to pass a city-paid physical and a drug screen.
• Must possess a valid Michigan drivers license.
• Must be able to work overtime as assigned.
• Will be required to work on-call

A Public Safety background check will be conducted for this position.
The City of Kalamazoo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization where different perspectives and experiences are welcomed and encouraged. Studies have shown that women and people of color, are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet all of the qualifications listed. The City of Kalamazoo is most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one from a less traditional background. If you have transferable experience, please tell us about it. This approach will give each current and potential employee the opportunity to learn, grow and contribute to the City of Kalamazoo.