Industrial Maintenance Technician - Examination

City of Cleveland•2002 - Water, OH

About The Position

This open Civil Service examination is for placement on an eligible list for future Industrial Maintenance Technician openings; it is not for an immediate vacancy. Candidates will be notified of the examination’s time, date, and place. The position works under supervision maintaining, repairing, installing, and rebuilding machinery and equipment used in water plants, pump stations, towers, and tanks. It also includes specialized maintenance work, recordkeeping, safe equipment operation, and assisting with training less-experienced technicians. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications by the application closing date and provide supporting documents with their application. The City of Cleveland provides residency, Cleveland Metropolitan School District graduate, and veterans’ preference credits when applicable. The City is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the listed protected bases.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Either a trade school or maintenance and fabrication program diploma, or at least 3 years of full-time paid experience in industrial equipment maintenance and/or operating machine shop equipment in an industrial setting.
Proficiency in basic computer administrative tasks and ability to learn and operate the City’s work order management system, including Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and shop drawings and a basic understanding of mechanical systems and fabrication equipment.
Ability to learn the safe and proper operation of lathes, milling machines, drill presses, and other machine tools; perform generator maintenance and routine facility and production equipment maintenance; operate hand and power tools; and perform specialized maintenance and repair tasks.
Ability to work in confined spaces and pass a respirator fit test.
Ability to walk, climb ladders and steps, crouch, twist, bend, and work in awkward positions for extended periods.
Ability to lift and carry at least 50 pounds.
Valid State of Ohio driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Assemble, erect, install, maintain, repair, calibrate, align, dismantle, and rebuild pumps, motors, filter underdrains and sweeps, bearing assemblies, sludge collection equipment, shafts, piping supports, turbines, motor mounts, louvers, spill containment, chemical storage and feed equipment, and other machinery used in water facilities.
Assemble, repair, and install machinery, or assist other maintenance technicians with this work.
Safely operate cranes, tow motors, power tools, hand tools, and other motorized equipment.
Perform basic motor repairs, including replacing bearings, packing, gaskets, components, and housings.
Replace, modify, and repair existing piping.
Repair and occasionally operate landscaping equipment, including lawnmowers, weed-whackers, blowers, pumps, chainsaws, and snow blowers.
Measure and mark materials; straighten, cut, shape, solder, and test materials and equipment; and drill and tap.
Identify faulty equipment through observation and testing metrics, and assess parts using micrometers, calipers, and specifications.
Select appropriate tools, machines, and materials for machinery work.
Clean, oil, and lubricate machinery and equipment; clean tools and work areas.
Assist with startup and transfer of operations to emergency backup generators and return operations to normal mode.
Maintain accurate parts, tools, and maintenance records.
Comply with applicable safety regulations and policies.
Operate lathes, milling machines, drill presses, grinders, and other machine tools to fabricate tools and parts as necessary.
Perform HVAC troubleshooting and maintenance, generator maintenance, chemical feed equipment maintenance, routine facility and production equipment maintenance, and other specialized maintenance tasks.
Assist with developing, instructing, and training less-experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician employees.
Perform additional duties as required.