Facilities & Plant Mechanic Trainee - City

City of Oklahoma City • Oklahoma City, OK

6h • $21 - $33

About The Position

This posting will be used to fill a current vacancy in the Wastewater Quality Division of the Utilities Department within the City of Oklahoma City, and is under the general direction of an immediate supervisor. The Facilities and Plant Mechanic Trainee receives on-the-job training from a Facilities and Plant Mechanic II or other more senior individuals and works closely with other facility personnel in performing inspection, maintenance, and repair tasks of plant, facilities, equipment, and machinery. An eligibility list will be established or supplemented for filling future vacancies per provisions of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Collective Bargaining Agreement. Essential job functions include: performing a variety of tasks related to the general maintenance of equipment and facilities and making minor and major mechanical repairs on facility machinery and components. The Facilities and Plant Mechanic Trainee must possess the mechanical aptitude necessary for disassembling and assembling various pump and valve components and recognizing equipment malfunctions to ensure facility machinery remains in operable condition. Assignments are received in oral and/or written form with work performed subject to periodic inspections by a supervisor or other mechanics. Due to direct occupational health, safety and environmental concerns associated with performing both routine and non-routine water and/or wastewater operations, maintenance, and production tasks, the Facilities and Plant Mechanic Trainee is a safety sensitive classification. Therefore, current and prospective employees are required to meet and maintain specific physical standards and guidelines.

Requirements

• Skill in using various small and large hand tools.
• Ability to utilize latest computer software or technology, record keeping tools, and information.
• Ability to perform general maintenance on plant and/or facility equipment and facilities.
• Ability to follow verbal instructions.
• Ability to make audible and visual determinations.
• Ability to perform minor and major mechanical repairs of plant machinery and components.
• Ability to retain and recall information.
• Ability to work with others.
• Ability to operate light and heavy equipment.
• Ability and willingness to meet and maintain physical health standards and guidelines for the work performed.
• Willingness to perform semi-hazardous and hazardous tasks.
• Willingness to exercise established environmental safety precautions for the work performed.
• Possession of Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality Class D Water Operator License for Water Systems.
• Possession of Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality Class D Wastewater Operator License for Wastewater Systems.
• Possession of Certified Maintenance Technologist Level 1 Certification.
• Possession of a valid driver license (Operator).

Responsibilities

• performing a variety of tasks related to the general maintenance of equipment and facilities
• making minor and major mechanical repairs on facility machinery and components
• disassembling and assembling various pump and valve components
• recognizing equipment malfunctions to ensure facility machinery remains in operable condition

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• An average of $22,000 annually contributed toward your benefits and retirement
• A comprehensive package designed to support your health and wellness, financial security, work-life balance, and personal and professional growth and development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed