Utility Maintenance Person – Plant Maintenance Electrician

Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District • Cuyahoga Heights, OH

10h • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a training position designed to prepare the candidate for the Plant Maintenance Electrician (PME) role, in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and Maintenance Training Program guidelines. Under general supervision, the individual will perform skilled work in maintaining and repairing Sewer District equipment, machinery, facilities, and grounds. This includes working with others on the installation, modification, maintenance, and repair of electrical and electronic systems, wiring, fixtures, apparatus, and control equipment. The role also involves performing other similar duties as required.

Requirements

• Possess a high school diploma, GED, or state recognized equivalent.
• Possess five (5) years of industrial electrical experience or related military experience and training.
• Possess a valid driver’s license with a driving record in accordance with the Sewer District’s acceptable guidelines.
• Possess basic knowledge and skills in mechanical and/or electrical trades, including inspection and record keeping.
• Possess a working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions related to electrical work.
• Possess the ability to interpret illustrated parts breakdowns, engineering drawings, blueprints, sketches and diagrams.
• Possess the ability to successfully complete assessments to demonstrate aptitude in instrumentation, electrical, mechanical, or other job-related subjects as required.
• Possess the ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to make sound judgments and decisions based on interpretation of data.
• Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools.
• Possess the ability to be reliable and punctual in reporting to work as scheduled.
• Ability to compare, copy, compute, compile, analyze, coordinate, synthesize, and negotiate.
• Ability to communicate while exhibiting strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to perform physical work such as standing, walking, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling, fingering, feeling, talking and hearing.
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs. on an occasional basis.
• Ability to wear required respiratory protection devices, including not having facial hair that interferes with the facepiece-to-face seal.

Nice To Haves

• Successful completion of an accredited trade school in the electrical or instrumentation disciplines may be substituted for work experience.
• A certificate of completion from an Industrial Machinery Electrician or Millwright (Electrical) registered apprenticeship program approved by the Department of Labor is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in electrical work such as installing, maintaining, modifying, troubleshooting, and repairing motor control centers, motor starters, controls loops, generators, high voltage substations, transformers, switchgear, and other related equipment.
• Assists in calibration, installing conduits, pulling wiring and minor fabrication.
• Operates Sewer District vehicles and equipment for the purpose of transporting equipment and materials.
• Participates in the Preventive and Predictive Maintenance Program of Sewer District facilities, including the inspection of electrical equipment.
• Assists in troubleshooting and the analysis of faulty equipment.
• Utilizes the computerized maintenance management system to input and retrieve information.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature as may be required.

Benefits

• Health Insurance Coverage
• Various Retirement Planning Options (Ohio Public Employee Retirement System and Deferred Compensation Plans)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free Parking at our facilities
• Corporate Discounts

What This Job Offers

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