Plant Mechanic I/II

City of Redlands•Redlands, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The current vacancy is in the Water Division of the Municipal Utilities Engineering Department. The recruitment will also establish an eligibility list for future vacancies in Water and Wastewater. Under supervision, the Plant Mechanic performs skilled work related to water and/or wastewater plants and equipment, including wells, pumps, and electrical motors, and welding and fabrication as necessary. The position exercises no supervision. Plant Mechanic I is the entry level. Employees generally perform duties required at the II level with less independence and discretion, with work usually supervised in progress and performed within established procedures. The class may be used for training, and employees may have limited or no directly related experience. Plant Mechanic II is the full journey level, performing the full range of duties independently and exercising judgment and initiative. Positions at the II level normally are filled through advancement from Plant Mechanic I, requiring three years of experience, successful performance, budget availability, and management recommendation. External candidates for II must have related experience sufficient to meet the II qualifications.

Requirements

Plant Mechanic I: Two years of experience performing maintenance and repair of facilities, structures, and equipment.
Plant Mechanic II: Three years of experience performing maintenance and repair of facilities, structures, and equipment.
Equivalent to a high school diploma.
Possess, or be able to obtain and maintain, a valid Class C California driver's license at appointment.
Plant Mechanic I: Possess and maintain a California Water Environment Association Mechanical Technologist Grade I Certification, or be able to obtain it within 18 months.
Plant Mechanic II: Possess and maintain a California Water Environment Association Mechanical Technologist Grade I Certification.
When assigned to Water, Plant Mechanic I must possess and maintain a valid California Class B driver's license within nine months of appointment.
When assigned to Water, Plant Mechanic II must possess and maintain a valid California Class B driver's license.
Ability to work in a standard office environment and travel to different sites and locations.
Ability to lift up to 100 pounds.
Regularly required to talk or hear; stand, sit, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, climb, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms.

Nice To Haves

Possession of certification from the State Water Resources Control Board as a water treatment operator or water distribution operator is desirable for Plant Mechanic I.
Possession of certification from the State Water Resources Control Board as a water treatment operator or water distribution operator for Plant Mechanic II when assigned to Water.

Responsibilities

Participate in operating, maintaining, and repairing City wastewater and water facilities.
Maintain, install, inspect, modify, and replace electrical systems and equipment related to treatment and municipal facilities.
Investigate complaints and reports of electrical malfunctions.
Adjust, repair, replace, or remove defective equipment.
Develop schedules and conduct regular inspections and preventive maintenance of equipment and machinery.
Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems and determine the extent of repairs needed.
Perform electric, arc, and oxy-acetylene welding to fabricate and repair equipment, structures, pipes, tools, and related parts.
Design, lay out, and fabricate equipment parts; rebuild broken equipment and parts as needed.
Perform major overhauls on engines.
Operate wells and boosters, check engine shutdown safety, and adjust flow as directed.
Operate heavy equipment, including tractors and crane trucks.
Assist other personnel with emergency duties as necessary.
Maintain accurate records and logs; order supplies, parts, and materials; and pick up parts as necessary.
Train other personnel as necessary.
Perform other related duties as assigned.