Water Systems Mechanic in Training
About The Position
As a Mechanic-in-Training, you’ll join a collaborative team ensuring that our clients can deliver their services - uninterrupted. Based in Jackson, MS you’ll have the opportunity to perform a variety of tasks in the preventive and corrective maintenance on water treatment plants and related facilities equipment on an assigned shift. You’ll contribute to the success of our program with efficient preventive maintenance and effective solutions to challenges that may arise in municipal facilities. You’ll perform preventive and corrective maintenance on buildings, structures, grounds, machinery and equipment; lubricate equipment and check for malfunctions; replace packing in pumps or valves; replace bearings in motors, pumps, and other equipment; tune engines, set valve clearance, clean, and adjust regulators; examine equipment failures to identify cause and to prevent recurrences; and install and sets up new equipment. You’ll also clean and paint interior and exterior equipment and buildings; lean out pipes and perform other plumbing and pipe fitting tasks as required; use gas and/or arc welding equipment to heat, cut, braze, or weld; perform duties of painter in their absence; assist in keeping maintenance records; and perform other duties as required. Most importantly, you’ll take action to ensure the safety, health and well-being of you and your team. Safety is a core value at client. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees. This position will spend a substantial amount of time performing safety sensitive labor or services.
Requirements
- Previous experience in the maintenance and repair of electrical equipment.
- Possess a valid driver’s license with no major infractions
Nice To Haves
- Some trade school education with an emphasis on electrical and mechanical equipment and metal fabrication.
- Knowledge of the methods, materials, equipment, and tools used in the construction, repair, and operation of engines, pumps, and other mechanical equipment related to water/wastewater treatment plant operations and procedures.
- Ability to enter data into a computer maintenance management system.
Responsibilities
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on buildings, structures, grounds, machinery and equipment
- Lubricate equipment and check for malfunctions
- Replace packing in pumps or valves
- Replace bearings in motors, pumps, and other equipment
- Tune engines, set valve clearance, clean, and adjust regulators
- Examine equipment failures to identify cause and to prevent recurrences
- Install and sets up new equipment
- Clean and paint interior and exterior equipment and buildings
- Lean out pipes and perform other plumbing and pipe fitting tasks as required
- Use gas and/or arc welding equipment to heat, cut, braze, or weld
- Perform duties of painter in their absence
- Assist in keeping maintenance records
- Perform other duties as required
- Take action to ensure the safety, health and well-being of you and your team
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
