Plant Mechanic I/II

$56,773 - $80,084/Yr

City Of Redlands - Redlands, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Redlands, CA

Administration of Economic Programs

About the position

The Plant Mechanic I/II position at the City of Redlands involves performing skilled work related to the maintenance and repair of water and wastewater facilities and equipment. The role includes responsibilities such as troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues, conducting regular inspections, and performing welding and fabrication tasks. The position is available at two levels: Plant Mechanic I, which is an entry-level role, and Plant Mechanic II, which requires more experience and independence in performing duties.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the operation, maintenance, and repair of the City's wastewater and water facilities.
• Maintains, installs, inspects, modifies, and replaces electrical systems and equipment related to water and wastewater treatment and municipal facilities.
• Investigates complaints and reports of electrical malfunctions.
• Adjusts, repairs, replaces or removes defective equipment.
• Develops a schedule for and performs regular inspections and preventative maintenance of equipment and machinery.
• Troubleshoots electrical and mechanical problems and determines the extent of repairs.
• Performs electric, Arc and oxy-acetylene welding in the fabricating and repair of equipment, structures, pipes, tools, and other related parts.
• Designs, lay out, and fabricate equipment parts; rebuilds broken equipment and parts as necessary.
• Performs major overhaul work on engines.
• Operates wells and boosters and checks for engine shut down safety; adjusts flow as directed.
• Operates heavy equipment including tractors and crane trucks.
• Assists other personnel in the performance of emergency duties as necessary.
• Maintains accurate records and logs; orders supplies, parts, and materials; picks up parts as necessary.
• Trains other personnel as necessary.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Two years of experience performing maintenance and repair of facilities, structures, and equipment for Plant Mechanic I.
• Three years of experience performing maintenance and repair of facilities, structures, and equipment for Plant Mechanic II.
• Equivalent to a high school diploma.
• Possession of, or the ability to obtain and maintain a valid Class C California driver's license at the time of appointment for Plant Mechanic I.
• Possess and maintain a valid California Class B driver's license within 9 months of appointment for both levels.
• Possess and maintain a California Water Environment Association Mechanical Technologist Grade I Certification or ability to obtain within 9 months for both levels.
• Possession of certification from the State Water Resources Control Board as a water treatment operator or water distribution operator is desirable when assigned to Water.

Nice-to-haves

• Possession of certification from the State Water Resources Control Board as a water treatment operator or water distribution operator.