Industrial Mechanic

City of Boise•Boise, ID

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Boise is hiring for Industrial Mechanics at our Water Renewal Facility! Join a skilled maintenance team supporting the City’s advanced water renewal (wastewater treatment) and public works operations. This hands-on role focuses on mechanical maintenance, repair, installation, and troubleshooting of industrial equipment including pumps, motors, valves, piping, and process systems. Daily work includes welding and fabrication, rebuilding equipment, operating shop tools and heavy equipment, and keeping critical systems running safely and reliably. We're offering steady full-time work with consistent hours, Paid training and certification opportunities, and Long-term stability supporting essential city services. This position is ideal for someone with mechanical or industrial maintenance experience who enjoys working with tools, problem-solving, and learning new equipment. You’ll receive ongoing training, build valuable trade skills, and work toward wastewater operator certification in a stable, year-round role.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
2 years of experience troubleshooting, repairing, rebuilding, installing, fitting pipe, plumbing and fabricating in a maintenance or industrial setting, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Valid state-issued driver’s license.
Ability to obtain a Wastewater Treatment Operator Class I certificate or Operator in Training (OIT) within six months of employment.
Ability to pass City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks.
Ability to pass a Driving Record Check.
Ability to pass pre-employment drug test.
Knowledge of: Engines, pumps, valves, compressors, electrical circuits and process instrumentation, low and high-voltage electrical systems
Knowledge of Occupational safety standards and hazards
Knowledge of Practices and equipment used in pipefitting, welding, plasma cutting and fabricating
Knowledge of Shop geometry
Knowledge of Hazards associated with industrial maintenance, including corrosion properties of metals
Knowledge of National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
Knowledge of Computer usage, including related software.
Ability to Read and interpret technical manuals
Ability to Interpret and apply safety data sheets (SDS) data and other safety procedures
Ability to Maintain state and city-required licenses and certificates
Ability to Safely operate related equipment and tools
Ability to Communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance
Ability to Perform all essential functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without reasonable accommodation.
Individuals must be capable of operating vehicles safely and have an acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

Four years of experience in maintenance in a class IV advanced water renewal (wastewater treatment) facility or industrial setting, a formal degree in maintenance management and practices, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Performs corrective and preventive mechanical maintenance, repair, replacement, installation and operation of wastewater process equipment.
Repairs, modifies and rebuilds worn or damaged equipment.
Performs mechanical troubleshooting, repairs, rebuilding, installation, pipe fitting, plumbing, welding and fabrication.
Operates light, medium and heavy hand, pneumatic and electric tools, chain pull hoists, power saws, forklifts and overhead cranes.
Fabricates, welds and cuts parts and accessories utilizing welders, torches and a wide array of hand and power tools.
Utilizes computer programs to enter data and create maintenance records to ensure compliance with local, state and federal rules, regulations and laws.
Reads and interprets blueprints and technical manuals to research and order parts and equipment.
Performs general design and fabrication of complex mechanical systems.
Operates and maintains advanced shop fabrication tools, lathes, presses and milling machines.
Works with all types of metals, wood, fiberglass and plastic materials.
Attends and completes assigned training to ensure compliance with city, state and federal regulations and maintain professional licensing and certification.
Maintains a safe, clean and orderly work environment.
Reviews design documents, industry publications and equipment specifications to advise and recommend equipment selection.
Assists in evaluating and setting maintenance standards and safety procedures.
Acts as part of the facilities management team to identify maintenance needs and coordinates maintenance projects.
Performs other duties as assigned.