Apprentice Maintenance Mechanic

Lansing Board of Water & Light•Lansing, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This apprenticeship program at the Board of Water & Light (BWL) is designed for individuals to develop journey worker capabilities in repairing and maintaining equipment across all electric generating stations and associated equipment. Through independent study, vocational courses, and hands-on experience, apprentices will progress towards becoming skilled maintenance mechanics.

Requirements

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.
Must climb and work from ladders and scaffolding.
Must have good visual acuity for reading blueprints and operating rigging and lifting equipment.
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.

Responsibilities

Repair and maintain various processes and equipment associated with all BWL facilities, including fuel system equipment, boiler systems, RO systems, condensate systems, wastewater treatment systems, cooling tower systems, hydro systems, and generating systems.
Lubricate and perform routine oil changes on equipment.
Use tools of the trade for millwright, machine repair, and tool and die duties.
Read and interpret blueprints.
Operate mobile equipment such as trucks, cranes, worker lifts, and scissor lifts.
Perform all tasks safely, prioritizing individual safety and the safety of others.
Climb and work from ladders and scaffolds.
Work in confined spaces.
Communicate effectively through speech and writing.
Follow BWL safety manual and wear required personal protective equipment.
Attend training for safety awareness or skills improvement as required.
Willingness to work any shift, weekends, and rotating weekly standby.
Perform other duties as necessitated by job responsibilities.

Benefits

Competitive wages
Employee development
Opportunity for professional growth
Vacation
Free choice time off
Sick leave
Parental leave
11 paid holidays
Medical insurance
Prescription drug coverage
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Supplemental life insurance
Dependent life insurance
Flexible spending account
AFLAC options
LifeLock anti-theft protection
Long-term care insurance
Tuition reimbursement
BWL's Home Purchase Plan – Forgivable $5,000 loan for purchase of a home in Lansing
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
Free parking