Plant Maintenance Mechanic (Vacancy)

Definition

The Division of Water Reclamation is hiring for a full-time regular Plant Maintenance Mechanic position at our Jackson Pike Water Reclamation plant. This position is responsible for installing, maintaining and repairing a wide variety of mechanical equipment used in our Water Reclamation plant and pump stations.


This position will repair pumps, blowers, centrifuges, piping systems, and other related equipment at the wastewater treatment plant and pump stations; perform predictive and preventative maintenance work as required; inspect plant equipment for possible replacement - notifies Supervisor I of downtime involved for major repairs; operate a PC workstation; inputs data into computerized preventive maintenance programs; orders parts and supplies for maintenance work.


To be considered for this position, candidate must have completed the twelfth grade and have two (2) years of experience assisting in the installation, maintenance, repair, and/or removal of industrial mechanical equipment. Substitution(s): A certificate of high school equivalence (GED) will be accepted in lieu of the twelfth school grade completion. Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Starting salary is $30.70/hour with the potential to reach $48.70/hour.


Pre-employment drug screening, employment verification, (BCI) background check, and driver’s abstract are required if selected.

Examples of Work

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)

Installs functional and structural parts in machinery and mechanical devices;

Removes and replaces defective parts, using hoists, cranes, hand tools, and power tools;

Dismantles devices to gain access to parts, using hoists, cranes, hand tools, and power tools;

Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments using hand tools, power tools, levels, plumb bobs, straightedges, and other analytical devices;

Inspects, performs preventative maintenance on, tests performance of, and attempts to detect and/or locate possible malfunctions of industrial mechanical equipment while in operation;

Performs and documents preliminary diagnostic evaluation of failed equipment, parts, components, and mechanical systems;

Examines form and texture of parts to detect imperfections;

Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments;

Performs maintenance and repair for industrial pumps which may include lubrication, rebuilding, alignment of motors, nearby valves maintained or exercised, or other maintenance tasks performed;

Handles pressurized water (e.g., pressure washers, fire hoses) to perform wash outs of plant facilities that support the treatment flow of water or water reclamation and may include channels, basins, flocks, water towers, tanks, or other treatment infrastructure;

Accesses plant equipment or plant facilities via ladders, stairs, motorized lifts, tunnels, confined space entry, manholes, or other access methods;

Follows safety precautions, such as for confined space or lockout/tagout programs; completes paperwork; sets up and checks safety devices; acts as line of communication; supports safety awareness;

Cuts, welds, bends, and /or straightens metal parts as needed;

Cleans work area after completion of job;

Lubricates and cleans parts and equipment;

Performs shaft alignments using dial indicators, lasers, or other devices;

Utilizes computer software to complete work orders and timesheets;

Drives motor vehicle to and from job site and other work-related locations;

Assesses functionality of mechanical equipment by viewing information on the supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system (e.g. wet wells, tanks, pumps);

Completes work orders and related forms;

Notifies appropriate personnel of necessary downtime associated with projects that disrupt normal operations;

May operate various light and heavy-duty equipment;

May work with or around hazardous chemicals and noxious odors requiring personal protective equipment, such as full-face respirators or particle masks;

May lead and evaluate the work of maintenance helpers, apprentices, and/or temporary maintenance staff.

Minimum Qualifications

Completion of the twelfth grade and two (2) years of experience assisting in the installation, maintenance, repair, and/or removal of industrial mechanical equipment or heavy motorized machinery. Substitution(s): A certificate of high school equivalence (GED) will be accepted in lieu of the twelfth-grade completion requirement.

Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Test/Job Contact Information

Recruitment #: 26-3813-V5

Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular)

Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:

Madelyn Pine

Columbus Water & Power

Division of Water Reclamation

37 W. Broad St.

Columbus, Ohio 43215

P: (614) 645-6621

E: [email protected]

The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer