III (2 Positions) (Subject to Shift)

Louisville Metropolitan Sewer District•Louisville, KY

8d•Onsite

About The Position

These vacancies will be filled as a Maintenance Mechanic I/II/III based on candidate qualifications. The role involves inspecting, troubleshooting, maintaining, lubricating, and repairing mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems and equipment associated with Wastewater Treatment, Collections, and Storm/Flood facilities. Specific equipment includes heating and ventilation, boilers, chlorinators, and combustion fired engines. Depending on the level (I, II, or III), responsibilities may include directing the work of others, training apprentices, pulling system documentation, and creating/closing work orders. The position requires the ability to interpret technical documents, perform preventive and corrective maintenance, and handle physically demanding tasks. The role also involves operating vehicles for transportation and material movement, maintaining a clean work area, and potentially performing minor electrical work. Participation in cross-training and other related duties as assigned are also part of the role. The position is safety-sensitive and subject to random drug testing.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Maintenance Mechanic I: Three or more years of experience working as an industrial maintenance mechanic.
Maintenance Mechanic II: Four or more years of experience working as an industrial maintenance mechanic.
Maintenance Mechanic III: Five or more years of experience working as an industrial maintenance mechanic.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
Must meet job knowledge and job skills assessment requirements.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Must have an acceptable and reliable means for being contacted during off-duty hours.
Must have safe work and driving habits.
Knowledge of carpentry, welding, machine shop, electricity, metal fabrication, rigging, medium duty equipment operation, millwright, pipe fitting, blue print reading and mechanical drawing.
Knowledge of different types and grades of lubricants.
Skill in using and operating specialized equipment such as electric welder, gas welding and cutting equipment.
Ability to use mechanical shop equipment such as drill press, pipe threader, presses, brake press, saws and portable power tools.
Ability to use machine shop equipment and specialized tools and gauges such as lathes, milling machine, height and depth gauges, vernier calipers, inside and outside micrometers and dial indicators.
Ability to learn computerized analysis equipment (Maintenance Mechanic II and III).
Ability to perform physically demanding tasks.
Ability to work outdoors, at night, and under adverse working conditions such as inclement weather.
Ability to work effectively under heavy, unpredictable surges in workload.
Ability to work various shifts and mandatory overtime.

Nice To Haves

Maintenance Mechanic II: Journeyman Certification from an accredited mechanical trades program or Collection License Class II through the State of Kentucky.
Maintenance Mechanic III: Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRT) Certification or Collection License Class III through the State of Kentucky.

Responsibilities

Inspects and troubleshoots mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, components, and equipment.
Maintains, lubricates, and repairs mechanical equipment associated with Wastewater Treatment, Collections, and Storm/Flood facilities.
Installs mechanical and pneumatic systems.
Performs preventive and corrective mechanical work, including carpentry.
Interprets line diagrams, schematics, flow diagrams, blueprints, and vendor publications.
Inspects equipment for serviceability and identifies malfunctions.
Changes oils, lubricants, greases, and filters for all equipment and machinery.
Handles heavy equipment (frequently over 50 lbs. and occasionally over 100 lbs.).
Prepares and maintains records, log books, and other data.
Operates a vehicle for transportation and movement of tools, equipment, and materials.
Keeps shop, work bench, and job sites clean and orderly.
May perform minor electrical type work.
Participates in cross-training.
Directs the work of apprentices and other crew members (levels II and III).
Assists with training as needed (levels I, II, and III).
Pulls as-built drawings and O&Ms from MSD system (levels II and III).
Creates and closes work orders (level III).
Sets up and operates rigging equipment.
Performs mechanical maintenance work requiring specialized training, experience, and knowledge.