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Job Opportunity Job ID: 48064 Positions Location: Lansing, MI Job Description General Purpose of Job: Performs Description: Positions Location: Lansing, MI Job Description General Purpose of Job: Performs general maintenance and preventive maintenance in the upkeep to Sparrow Health System facilities, finishes, equipment, and grounds. Essential Duties: This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Associates may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position. • * Performs general roundsman duties such as: completing work order requests, major and minor equipment repairs, general building/facilities deficiencies inspections and repairs. • Remove and replace various lamps in light fixtures. • Remove and replace stained ceiling tile. • Performs miscellaneous helper and laborer functions when assigned to skilled trade teams. • Performs grounds maintenance duties when assigned such as, but not limited to: exterior entrance cleaning, Performs cleaning tasks to assigned work areas, and other areas when requested. • Maintain documents, records and information pertinent to meeting Health System & Engineering safety standards, including policies and procedures using software programs and manual recording. • Interact with vendors, create purchase requisitions. Job Requirements Work Experience • 3 years of previous experience in commercial building maintenance with basic knowledge of electricity, plumbing, and general building components, including exterior grounds maintenance. Education • High school diploma, GED or successful completion of 12 grades combined with continued enrollment in early college program • Must complete ASHE Health Care Physical Environment Worker Certification with in 2 years. Specialized Knowledge and Skills • Basic knowledge of power tools, hand tools and their uses. • Demonstrated mechanical aptitude with good trouble shooting abilities as normally obtained through work • experience or mechanical education. • Basic computer proficiency and ability to operate a work order system. University of Michigan Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. Job Family Service/Support/Skilled Maintenance Requirements: Shift Variable Degree Type / Education Level High School / GED Status Full-time Facility Sparrow Hospital Experience Level New Grad
See More Details >>About the position Michigan State University (MSU) operates the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB) as a user facility for the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science (DOE-SC), supporting the mission of the DOE-SC Office of Nuclear Physics. FRIB provides researchers with one of the most advanced tools of modern science to study rare isotopes, or short-lived nuclei not normally found on Earth. Hosting what is designed to be the most powerful heavy-ion accelerator, FRIB enables scientists to make discoveries about the properties of rare isotopes, nuclear astrophysics, fundamental interactions, and applications for society, including in medicine, homeland security, and industry. User facility operation is supported by the DOE-SC Office of Nuclear Physics as one of 28 DOE-SC user facilities. MSU's nuclear physics graduate program is a top-ranked program nationally, according to U.S. News & World Report. This position affords an exciting opportunity to become part of the world-class FRIB Laboratory that enables unique discovery opportunities in nuclear science. The Mechanical Design Engineer I is an entry-level position focused on designing innovative technical devices that support heavy-ion accelerator development and operation. The role involves producing and documenting effective design solutions by developing concepts and creating CAD designs and details. The engineer will utilize 2-D and 3-D drawings and models produced by designers and engineers to create detailed drawings, which includes extensive use of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T). In addition to design work, the Mechanical Design Engineer I will provide support for the fabrication, assembly, and commissioning of technical equipment. The engineer will assist project leaders and subject matter experts in transforming technical requirements into design solutions, reviewing design layouts, budgets, and project documentation for construction, testing, modification of hardware and software, and installation of sub-systems. The position may also involve performing other duties as required or assigned that are reasonably within the scope of the job classification. Responsibilities • Produce and document effective design solutions by developing concepts and creating CAD designs/details. , • Use 2-D and 3-D drawings and models produced by designers and engineers to create detail drawings, including extensive use of GD&T. , • Provide support for fabrication, assembly, and commissioning of technical equipment. , • Assist project leader and subject matter experts to transform technical requirements into design solutions. , • Assist project leader and subject matter experts in reviewing design layouts, budgets, and project documentation for construction, testing, modification of hardware and software, and installation of sub-systems. , • Perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification. Requirements • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. , • One to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in electronics, mechanical and/or electrical drafting and fabrication techniques, or computer programming in one or more languages. , • Knowledge and understanding of practices of engineering, and sound judgment regarding their implementation to contribute to organizational performance and success. , • Ability to effectively articulate and exchange information with stakeholders at all levels, both internal and external. , • Ability to identify and meet appropriate client expectations by offering high-quality services and solutions tailored to diverse client and stakeholder needs. , • Ability to create, develop, analyze, and promulgate technical and/or technological implications of a mechanical engineering action. , • Ability to work effectively with others in a collaborative and teamwork-oriented environment. , • Ability to maintain continuous improvement and engage in continuous learning. , • Ability to support and uphold the values of the organization while balancing and mitigating risk. , • Ability to create, develop, analyze, summarize, and present information to make technical decisions. , • General knowledge of CAD and proficiency with Solidworks and ADEPT. , • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suites. , • Ability to work in the design and fabrication of sophisticated research equipment. Nice-to-haves Benefits
See More Details >>About the position Michigan State University (MSU) operates the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB) as a user facility for the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science (DOE-SC), supporting the mission of the DOE-SC Office of Nuclear Physics. FRIB provides researchers with one of the most advanced tools of modern science to study rare isotopes, or short-lived nuclei not normally found on Earth. Hosting what is designed to be the most powerful heavy-ion accelerator, FRIB enables scientists to make discoveries about the properties of rare isotopes, nuclear astrophysics, fundamental interactions, and applications for society, including in medicine, homeland security, and industry. User facility operation is supported by the DOE-SC Office of Nuclear Physics as one of 28 DOE-SC user facilities. MSU's nuclear physics graduate program is a top-ranked program nationally, according to U.S. News & World Report. This position affords an exciting opportunity to become part of the world-class FRIB Laboratory that enables unique discovery opportunities in nuclear science. The Mechanical Detailer develops and edits detail drawings of technical devices in support of the Cryogenic Department. The role involves producing mechanical detail drawings to support the engineering design of technical equipment, which includes extensive use of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T). The Mechanical Detailer will interact with project leaders and subject matter experts to transform requirements into technical details, providing support for the fabrication, assembly, and commissioning of technical equipment. Additionally, the position may require performing other duties as assigned that are reasonably within the scope of the job classification. Responsibilities • Produce mechanical detail drawings to support the engineering design of technical equipment. , • Interact with project leaders and subject matter experts to transform requirements into technical details. , • Provide support for fabrication, assembly, and commissioning of technical equipment. , • Perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification. Requirements • Knowledge normally acquired by completing an Associate's degree in drafting and design. , • One to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in the use of computer aided drafting (CAD). , • Experience in the design of mechanical components and the use of hand and measuring tools in assembling and testing components and parts. , • Proficiency with SolidWorks and ADEPT. , • Proficiency with drafting techniques and familiarity with GD&T. , • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suites. Nice-to-haves • GD&T training and implementation. Benefits
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