Maintenance Mechanic I, Electric Production

City of Alexandria, LA; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Alexandria seeks a qualified Maintenance Technician for essential functions including inspection, maintenance, and repair of utility/industrial equipment. Applicants should possess a high school diploma or GED, along with relevant experience in maintenance. Successful candidates will be responsible for maintaining the operational integrity of plant machinery, while also contributing to the upkeep of facility grounds. A valid Louisiana driver's license is required, with the potential for further certifications based on departmental needs.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in maintenance, repair, and installation of industrial/utility equipment.
• Wastewater Collection Class II certification is desired.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspection, maintenance and repair of plant operating equipment.
• Conduct routine inspections on boilers and mechanical systems.
• Maintain plant grounds and operate various hand tools and power tools.

Skills

Inspection

Maintenance

Repair

Installation

Welding

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Welding equipment

Mechanical wrenches

Job description

Positions in this classification perform inspection, maintenance and repair of utility/industrial plant operating equipment, including large stationary internal combustion engines, assorted machinery, pumps, meters, electrical breakers, air compressors, and other plant equipment, and are subject to 24-hour call.

Inspects, maintains, repairs, and operates plant equipment and machinery, pumps, meters, electrical breakers, fuel, air and exhaust systems, compressors, valves and related. May maintain components of stack air emissions monitoring equipment; office or control room heating/air systems, plumbing, and electrical systems.

Installs equipment including pumps, motors, and air conditioners; rigs hoist chain to remove or install equipment; installs adjusts, calibrates and repairs various types of hydraulic equipment and machinery.

Assists electrician or instrument technician in repair, replacement, and maintenance of sensors, controls, motors, and circuits.

Reviews specifications, diagrams, manufacturers’ manuals; performs routine inspection and maintenance in assigned area, such as: alignment, lubrication, cleaning, adjustment and part replacement.

May perform welding and fabrication; fabricate and repair tools and equipment needed to perform required duties.

Prepares and maintains the appropriate records of maintenance activities, including parts inventory, maintenance schedules, and documentation of repairs.

Conducts routine inspections on boilers, cranes, hoists, fall restraints, ladders, and other equipment.

Maintains the grounds of the electrical production facility: mows grass and trims edges, trims hedges, rakes leaves; may sweep sidewalks, pick up litter, tend flower beds, etc.

Operates or uses power tools, hand tools, and supplies; operates and maintains drill press, boom truck, backhoe, tractor, welding equipment, mechanical wrenches, shovels, lawnmower, weed eater, and pressure washer, in addition to mechanics’ tools.DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

High School diploma or GED; supplemented by prior working experience in the maintenance, repair, and installation of industrial/utility plant equipment; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Wastewater Collection Class II certification is desired for positions in Wastewater Treatment.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must possess a valid driver’s license. Required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana driver’s license at time of appointment and maintain throughout employment for this classification.

Positions in the Wastewater Department must obtain and maintain a valid State of Louisiana Class D driver’s license within 60 days and may be required to obtain and maintain a valid State of Louisiana Class A or B commercial driver’s license.