Utility Maintenance Person – Plant Utility Maintenance Person (M6000)

Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District • Cuyahoga Heights, OH

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About The Position

This is a training position under the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and Maintenance Training Program guidelines. It prepares the candidate to bid on the Plant Utility Maintenance Person (PUMP) position. Under general supervision, the employee performs skilled work maintaining and repairing Sewer District equipment, machinery, facilities, and grounds. The employee works with others to install, modify, maintain, and repair mechanical, electrical, and electronic equipment, and performs other similar duties as required.

The work includes assisting with installation, troubleshooting, repair, and modification of plant equipment and performing plumbing, pipefitting, grinding, torch cutting, welding, equipment repair, minor fabrication, and painting of equipment and process piping. The employee operates Sewer District vehicles and equipment to transport lubricants and equipment, participates in preventive and predictive maintenance activities, helps analyze faulty equipment, and uses the computerized maintenance management system to enter and retrieve information.

The position requires a high school diploma, GED, or state-recognized equivalent, along with five years of industrial maintenance experience in mechanical, electrical, and/or welding work, or related military experience and training, to qualify for entry into the Maintenance Training Program at the third milestone (M6000). Successful completion of an accredited mechanical or electrical trade school may substitute for work experience. A valid driver’s license and a driving record meeting Sewer District guidelines are required. A Department of Labor-approved registered apprenticeship completion certificate in Industrial Machinery Mechanic or Millwright (Mechanical) is preferred.

The employee must be able to perform physical work, lift up to 70 pounds occasionally, and work in varied environmental conditions, including extreme weather, wet or humid conditions, noise, hazards, vibration, and confined or restricted spaces. Confined-space entry may sometimes be required. The employee must be able to wear required respiratory protection without facial hair interfering with the facepiece seal. The position may be authorized for hybrid work; eligibility is discussed during the interview process.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or state-recognized equivalent.
• Five years of industrial maintenance experience in mechanical, electrical, and/or welding work, or related military experience and training, to qualify for entry into the Maintenance Training Program at the third milestone (M6000).
• Successful completion of an accredited trade school in mechanical or electrical disciplines may substitute for work experience.
• Valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets Sewer District guidelines.
• Basic knowledge and skills in mechanical and/or electrical trades, including inspection and record keeping.
• Knowledge of lubrication, its application, and work hazards and safety precautions.
• Ability to interpret illustrated parts breakdowns, blueprints, sketches, and diagrams.
• Ability to successfully complete assessments demonstrating aptitude in instrumentation, electrical, mechanical, or other job-related subjects as required.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and make sound judgments and decisions based on interpretation of data.
• Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools.
• Reliability and punctuality in reporting to work as scheduled.
• Ability to perform required physical activities and lift up to 70 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to work in varied environmental conditions, sometimes enter confined spaces, and wear required respiratory protection without facial hair interfering with the facepiece-to-face seal.
• Ability to communicate and exhibit strong interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Certificate of completion from a Department of Labor-approved registered Industrial Machinery Mechanic or Millwright (Mechanical) apprenticeship program.

Responsibilities

• Assist with installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and modifying plant equipment.
• Perform plumbing, pipefitting, grinding, torch cutting, welding, equipment repair, minor fabrication, and painting of equipment and process piping.
• Operate Sewer District vehicles and equipment to transport lubricants and equipment.
• Participate in the Preventive and Predictive Maintenance Program, including lubrication and inspection of mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Assist with troubleshooting and analysis of faulty equipment.
• Use the computerized maintenance management system to input and retrieve information.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature as required.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Retirement planning options through the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System and Deferred Compensation Plans.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Free parking at facilities.
• Corporate discounts.
• Health and Wellness Program promoting life/work balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED