Plant Mechanic I/II

City of Redlands - Redlands, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Redlands, CA

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

Under supervision, performs a variety of skilled work related to water and/or wastewater plant and equipment including wells, pumps, and electrical motors; and to perform welding and fabrication work as necessary. Exercises no supervision. This position is part of a class series with two levels: Plant Mechanic I and Plant Mechanic II. The Plant Mechanic I is the entry level, where employees perform most duties required at the II level but with less independent discretion and judgment. The Plant Mechanic II is the full journey level, distinguished by the ability to work independently and exercise judgment and initiative.

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

• 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.
• Possession of, or the ability to obtain and maintain a valid Class C California driver's license at the time of appointment.
• Possess and maintain a valid California Class B driver's license within 9 months of appointment.
• Possess and maintain a California Water Environment Association Mechanical Technologist Grade I Certification or ability to obtain within 9 months.

Nice-to-haves

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

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave