Maintenance Mechanic II

City of Shreveport; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Shreveport is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic II to perform maintenance and repairs on various machinery and equipment. This intermediate-level position requires a high school diploma and one year of relevant experience. The role involves using tools and making independent decisions regarding repairs and maintenance tasks.

Qualifications

• One year of experience as a Maintenance Mechanic or related field.

Responsibilities

• Maintains, repairs and replaces machinery and equipment.
• Uses hand tools, electrical tools, and precision measuring instruments.

Skills

Decision-Making

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Maintenance Mechanic work activities are divided into three (3) classes. Maintenance Mechanic II is the second, or intermediate level class, to which Maintenance Mechanic positions are allocated in the classified services

• Maintains, repairs and replaces machinery and equipment such as electric motors, pumps, conveyor systems, air conditioning and heating systems, special operating equipment such as overhead cranes, street painting machines, etc.
• Uses hand tools, electrical tools, power tools, and precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Works from diagrams, sketches, operating manuals, and manufacturer’s specifications. Tests and adjusts machinery and equipment.
• Installs, repairs, or replaces functional parts and components. Initiates requests for materials.
• Ability to apply craft techniques, processes and principles.
• Ability to use independent decision-making judgement concerning maintenance and repairs.
• Perform other duties as needed and required.

• High school diploma or GED from accredited institution.
• One (1) year of experience as a Maintenance Mechanic or related field.
• Hold, or be able to qualify for, such certificates or licenses as may be required by federal, state, or city government

ADA COMPLIANCE:

Physical Requirement:

• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel of objects and materials.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and climb to perform work in enclosed areas.
• Involves the ability to exert light to moderately heavy crouching and crawling; balancing, stooping, kneeling, and some lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling or objects or materials of twelve (12) to 100 pounds
• Requires specific vision abilities (perception of color, near and far vision, depth perception ability to focus), as well as discrimination of sound, odor, depth, and texture.
• Requires good communication ability
  
  TRAVEL:
  Travel as needed.
  
  Normal Promotional Path From This Class:
  ANY HIGHER CLASS OR LEVEL FOR WHICH ELIGBLE OR QUALIFIED.