Plant Maintenance Mechanic (Vacancy)

City of Columbus•Varies by position, OH

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Plant Maintenance Mechanic installs, maintains, repairs, and removes industrial mechanical equipment and performs related duties as required. The position is located at Hap Cremean Water Plant, 4250 Morse Road, Columbus, Ohio 43230, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Duties may vary and may not include every example listed. The mechanic works on industrial equipment and pumps, performs inspections and preventive maintenance, diagnoses equipment failures, replaces or adjusts parts, and documents work. The role uses hand and power tools, lifting equipment, measuring and alignment devices, and computer software for work orders and timesheets. Work may involve water-treatment infrastructure, pressurized water, ladders, lifts, tunnels, confined spaces, hazardous chemicals, and noxious odors. The employee follows applicable safety procedures and may lead and evaluate maintenance helpers, apprentices, or temporary maintenance staff.

Requirements

Completion of the twelfth grade; a certificate of high school equivalence (GED) is accepted in lieu of twelfth-grade completion.
Two years of experience assisting in the installation, maintenance, repair, and/or removal of industrial mechanical equipment or heavy motorized machinery.
Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Install functional and structural parts in machinery and mechanical devices.
Remove and replace defective parts and dismantle equipment to access parts, using hoists, cranes, hand tools, and power tools.
Adjust equipment components and control instruments using hand tools, power tools, levels, plumb bobs, straightedges, and other analytical devices.
Inspect, test, and perform preventive maintenance on industrial mechanical equipment, including attempting to detect and locate malfunctions while equipment is operating.
Perform and document preliminary diagnostic evaluations of failed equipment, parts, components, and mechanical systems.
Examine parts for imperfections and inspect used parts for dimensional changes using measuring instruments.
Maintain and repair industrial pumps, including lubrication, rebuilding, motor alignment, and maintenance or exercising of nearby valves.
Use pressurized water to wash out plant facilities that support water treatment or reclamation, such as channels, basins, tanks, and other treatment infrastructure.
Access plant equipment and facilities using ladders, stairs, motorized lifts, tunnels, and confined-space access methods.
Follow safety precautions and procedures, including confined-space and lockout/tagout programs; set up and check safety devices, complete paperwork, communicate safety information, and support safety awareness.
Cut, weld, bend, or straighten metal parts as needed.
Clean work areas, parts, and equipment, and lubricate equipment and parts.
Perform shaft alignments using dial indicators, lasers, or other devices.
Use computer software to complete work orders and timesheets.
Drive a motor vehicle to job sites and other work-related locations.
Assess mechanical equipment functionality using information from the supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system.
Complete work orders and related forms and notify appropriate personnel of project-related downtime that may disrupt normal operations.
May operate light- and heavy-duty equipment.
May work with or around hazardous chemicals and noxious odors while using required personal protective equipment.
May lead and evaluate maintenance helpers, apprentices, and temporary maintenance staff.