Lead Tool Repair Mechanic - Blight Remediation (GSD - Administrative Special Services Staff II)

Lead Tool Repair Mechanic - Blight Remediation (GSD - Administrative Special Services Staff II)

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Lead Tool Repair Mechanic - Blight Remediation (GSD - Administrative Special Services Staff II)

Salary

$49,982.40 - $99,985.60 Annually

Location

Detroit, Michigan, MI

Job Type

Temporary Special Service Staff

Job Number

20261929102GSDdb

Department

General Services

Opening Date

08/17/2026

Closing Date

8/31/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

9801-Administrative Special Service-Non-Exempt

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Description

GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

LEAD TOOL REPAIR MECHANIC - BLIGHT REMEDIATION

Administrative Special Services Staff II

Be apart of the City You Love!

From our rich history filled with firsts and groundbreaking innovation, to our one-of-a-kind culture and unforgettable experiences, there are endless reasons to love Detroit. The City of Detroit employs more than 8,000 dedicated professionals who proudly serve our residents and businesses. Our employees make a real impact every day and play a vital role in shaping Detroit’s future.

Join us and experience the energy, pride, and rewards of working for a vibrant, growing city. Enjoy the excitement of being in the heart of downtown, contribute to meaningful community work, and be part of Detroit’s remarkable rebuilding and rebirth happening right now.

The objective of this role is to manage and maintain detailed job records , perform timely inspections of repaired units, and provide leadership and training to team members to ensure high-quality work performance. The position executes moderately complex repairs on chainsaws, generators, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment, including dismantling, cleaning, inspecting, and replacing worn or defective components. It also conducts precision fitting and testing of mechanical and electrical parts, performs pipe installation and hose repair, and safely transports materials and equipment between job sites while completing other related duties as assigned.

Examples of Duties

• Manages and maintains records of jobs performed, including a record of time and materials spent on each job. Inspect units repaired to ensure all necessary work has been performed in a timely manner. Leads and trains, as necessary, team members in the performance of their work.

• Performs moderately difficult repairs on chainsaws, Sawzall’s, generators and various other equipment.

• Dismantles, cleans and inspects parts for excessive wear or other defects, replacing defective parts including, but not limited to, gears, bushings, gear shafts bolts, washers, springs, pins, rods, plates, brackets and small castings, fuses, sockets, receptacles, fixtures, reflectors, globes, etc.

• Scrapes, files, fits and installs bushings, bearings, pins, bolts and discs and adjusts diaphragms.

• Laps or grinds valve seats, discs, or other contact surfaces to obtain water or airtight fits.

• Measures, cuts, threads, fits and installs pipes to hydraulically or pneumatically operated units.

• Cuts out defective sections of hose, installs couplings, threads or rethreads couplings and other fittings, solders or welds holes or breaks in metal containers and fittings, tests equipment to be sure that it is water or airtight and that moving or adjustable parts work freely.

• Drives a vehicle between job locations and load/unload materials and equipment.

• Other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of High school or G.E.D., preferably with course work in shop or an apprenticeship in the mechanical trades.

• Three (3) years of experience repairing and assembling machine and equipment parts and accessories.

• Valid State of Michigan Driver’s license.

Equivalency

• Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Supplemental Information

This is an Administrative Special Services (TASS) position.

This Appointment Term is based on availability of grant funds.

The continuation of this role depends on the availability of ongoing funding.

Employment beyond the current grant period is not guaranteed and will be based on the renewal of funding.

Physical Requirements:

• Engaging in light to strenuous physical activity, which may include operating machinery, motor vehicles, standing/walking, lifting heavy objects, operating machinery and using powered tools for an extended period.

• Ability to move about and ascend/descend (e.g., stairs, ladders, etc.)

• Able to lift, push, pull and carry up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment:

• Work is performed in indoor and outdoor environments with potential exposure to conditions which may include fumes, extreme heat and cold, wetness, loud noise, dust, inclement weather, and hazardous chemicals.

• Employees are required to wear appropriate safety equipment and attire in accordance with City, State, Federal and Departmental safety regulations, rules and policies.

Candidates considered for placement in this classification may be subject to a Criminal Background Investigation based on the requirements of the position.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to the class. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Specific job duties may vary from position to position. The City of Detroit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No applicant for employment shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other criteria prohibited by City, State, or Federal law.

Medical Plan Offering for Administrative Special Services Employees

The City of Detroit is pleased to continue to provide a medical plan option to our Administrative Special Services Employees for the 2020 plan year. This plan is provided by Blue Care Network of Michigan and utilizes their PCP Focus Network. This plan provides you with the opportunity to receive an enhanced level of benefits and pay less out of your paycheck for your medical plan. There are two important requirements that you should consider and understand if you should decide to enroll in this plan. You will have to choose a primary care physician that serves within the PCP Focus network. This primary care physician coordinates your care. The network includes over 22,000 Primary Care Physicians. There are also Wellness Requirements that you (the subscriber) must meet in order to remain in the enhanced level of benefit.

Administrative Special Services Staff (Exempt) are eligible for the following benefits:

• CURRENT SICK LEAVE – Granted (3) months of continuous service. (1) day per month, not to exceed (12) days per year.

• VACATION – Granted (1) day per pay period, not to exceed 20 days per fiscal year

• PAID HOLIDAYS – Granted if paid for 600 straight time hours in the (12) months prior to the holiday

• MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT - Granted on same basis as regular employees.

• WORKERS COMPENSATION – Covered by applicable laws.

• UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION - Covered by applicable laws.

• HOSPITALIZATION – You are eligible to purchase healthcare benefits for yourself and your dependents under a group rate. You will be responsible for the full premium, no employer contribution will be applied. Please review the Health Care Plan Options Booklet for more detailed information.

• This position is not eligible for the City Pension Plan, dental, vision, optical, death, life, disability, funeral, reserve sick or jury duty.

Administrative Special Services Staff (Non-Exempt) are eligible for the following benefits:

• CURRENT SICK LEAVE – Granted (3) months of continuous service. (1) Day per month, not to exceed (12) days per year.

• VACATION – Granted on the following basis:

Terms of Service Vacation leave Earned

Less than 6 months None

After 6 months & (1000 work hours)5 days

After 1 year An additional 5 days

2-5 years 10 days

6-7 years 11 days

8-9 years 12 days

10-12 years 13 days

15- years15- years

• PAID HOLIDAYS – Granted if paid for 600 straight time hours in the (12) months prior to the holiday

• OVERTIME - Granted on same basis as regular employees.

• MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT - Granted on same basis as regular employees.

• WORKERS COMPENSATION – Covered by applicable laws.

• UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION - Covered by applicable laws.

• HOSPITALIZATION – You are eligible to purchase healthcare benefits for yourself and your dependents under a group rate. You will be responsible for the full premium; no employer contribution will be applied. Please review the Health Care Plan Options Booklet for more detailed information.

• This position is not eligible for the City Pension Plan, dental, vision, optical, death, life, disability, funeral, reserve sick or jury duty.

01

Please indicate your highest level of education completed

• High School Diploma/GED

• Associate's Degree

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree

• PhD/J.D.

• No Education experience

02

How many years of work experience repairing and assembling machine and equipment parts and accessories, do you posses?

• Less than 3 years of experience

• 3 to 5 years of experience

• 5 to 10 years of experience

• 10 or more years of experience

• No Experience

03

Describe your work experience repairing and assembling machine and equipment parts and accessories.

04

Do you posses a valid State of Michigan Driver’s license?

• Yes

• No

05

Please be advised that this position is classified as an Administrative Special Services (TASS) appointment and is fully supported through grant funding. As such, the duration of employment is directly tied to the availability and continuation of those grant funds. This role is considered temporary in nature, and ongoing employment is contingent upon the renewal or extension of the funding source. There is no guarantee of continued employment beyond the current grant period, and any extension of the position will depend solely on the availability of future funding.

• Yes

• No

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Employer

City of Detroit

Address

Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 2 Woodward Ave ste 316 Detroit, Michigan, 48226

Website

http://www.detroitmi.gov/Detroit-Opportunities/Find-A-Job

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