General Maintenance Mechanic

Solar Turbines•San Diego, CA

3d•$22 - $39

About The Position

The General Maintenance Mechanic performs maintenance department duties as assigned, including building and grounds maintenance; HVAC systems; plumbing and pipefitting; mechanical systems; overhead lift systems and rigging; fabrication; carpentry; hydraulics; painting; oiling; and machine and equipment maintenance and repair. The role investigates, determines, and performs maintenance and repairs on Solar equipment and facility items, constructs or modifies facilities and devices, and performs preventative maintenance. It also involves machining, bench work, layouts, and sketches, and use of tools and equipment for repairs. Mechanics may use a volt ohmmeter or other instruments to troubleshoot and repair low-voltage control circuits, including 110-volt AC and 24-volt DC circuits within a unit up to the transformer. Other tasks may be assigned by leadership.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
One year of maintenance experience.
Experience with hand tools and power tools.

Nice To Haves

Building maintenance experience.
Drywall and carpentry experience.
Certification in skilled trades.
At least three years of related experience with mechanical, plumbing, and building systems.

Responsibilities

Investigate, determine, and perform maintenance and repairs on Solar equipment and facility items.
Construct, devise, alter, and modify facilities and devices as assigned.
Perform preventative maintenance on required facility equipment.
Perform machining operations, bench work, layouts, and sketches as needed.
Use necessary tools and equipment, including acetylene and oxygen torches, for silver soldering, brazing, torch cutting, and repairs.
Perform plumbing or heating of shafts, hubs, or bearings related to facility items as required.
Troubleshoot and repair low-voltage control circuits, such as 110-volt AC and 24-volt DC, within a unit up to the transformer.
Complete other tasks assigned by leadership.