Salary:
$53,040.00 - $57,865.60 Annually
Location:
Saginaw, MI
Job Type:
Full Time
Department:
Department of Public Services
Division:
Facilities
Job Description:
Open to SEIU Hourly Members and the Public
SEIU Hourly members must apply within the first 14 days to be considered as in-house candidates. Applications received after 14 days will be considered with public applications.
Applications will be screened, and qualified candidates will be invited to a performance test and an oral interview. Candidates must score 70% or better on each component to advance.
This posting may close at any time.
Major Duties:
- Monitor, control, troubleshoot, and repair HVAC systems (air handlers, boilers, heat exchangers, pumps, chillers, RTUs, and associated equipment and controls).
- Inspect, diagnose, and repair mechanical problems.
- Calibrate temperature control sensors, receivers, and transmitters.
- Maintain and implement preventive maintenance programs for HVAC systems.
- Monitor interior environments using the Building Automation System.
- Perform routine electrical maintenance, including replacing defective light tubes, bulbs, switches, fuses, and receptacles.
- Lubricate and clean pumps, motors, fans, and other mechanical equipment.
- Perform plumbing maintenance and repairs in restrooms (e.g., soap, towel, and tissue dispenser installations).
- Perform general maintenance tasks, including painting, carpentry, masonry, and metal fabrication.
- Act as a lead worker for other staff or temporary workers.
- Mow and trim grass at parks and City properties.
- Set up parks for special events.
- Perform brush, trash, and litter removal.
- Fulfill duties listed under Maintenance I & II positions.
- Available to work weekends and evenings as needed.
Job Requirements:
- Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Experience:
- Minimum 5 years in the HVAC trade (commercial building maintenance, construction, and repair) OR professional HVAC certification.
- 1-3 years in general building maintenance (plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, masonry, and metal fabrication).
- Skills & Abilities:
- Proficiency with computer-based energy management systems.
- Mechanical aptitude and experience using various tools.
- Ability to operate ground maintenance and landscaping equipment.
- Ability to work independently and lead a team.
- Licenses:
- Valid Michigan Driver’s License (Commercial Driver’s License with A endorsement preferred).
- Attendance: Must maintain an acceptable attendance record.
Supplemental Information:
- Physical Requirements:
- Exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 10 pounds regularly.
- Frequent standing, walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and lifting.
- Requires vocal communication, hearing, and vision for detailed tasks.
- Working Conditions:
- Work near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places.
- Exposure to outdoor weather conditions and risk of electrical shock.
- Work in noisy environments (e.g., jackhammer operations, recycling plants).
Benefits Package:
- Health Insurance: Blue Cross Blue Shield (low employee premium contributions).
- Dental and Vision Insurance: Premiums paid by the City.
- Retirement Plan: MERS Hybrid Retirement Plan (Defined Benefit and Contribution).
- Healthcare Savings Plan.
- Life Insurance.
- Paid Time Off: Up to 22 days in the first year.
- Holidays: 13 Paid Holidays.
- Disability Benefits: Long/Short Term Disability.
- Deferred Compensation: Voluntary 457 and Roth IRA.
- Tuition Reimbursement & Employee Assistance Program.
(Benefits are subject to collective bargaining agreements.)
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The City of Saginaw is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
The City of Saginaw is committed to hiring individuals who are authorized to work in the United States. All applicants must provide proof of their eligibility to work in the U.S. as required by federal law. The City of Saginaw will not sponsor visas for employment.
