MRF Maintenance Technician

Emerald Coast Utilities Authority

Cantonment (FL)

On-site

USD 32,000 - 46,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

FRS Pension Plan

10 Paid Holidays

Health, Dental, Vision, Life & Dis

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Uniforms

Job summary

Emerald Coast Utilities Authority in Florida seeks a mechanically minded maintenance helper for our recycling facility. You will clean, inspect, and lubricate sorting equipment, perform routine maintenance, and assist journey-level mechanics in repair and installation tasks.

We welcome individuals with potential and eagerness to learn, offering training, a clear path to growth, and a comprehensive benefits package including retirement and health plans.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required; documentation upon offer.
Ability to comprehend and follow verbal and written instructions.
Preferred two years of progressively responsible experience as a mechanic's helper or in a similar role.
Flexibility to work varying shifts including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

Clean, inspect, and lubricate recyclable sorting equipment.
Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on recycling machinery.
Keep records of activity and supplies used.
Respond to calls for emergency repairs and show problem-solving skills.
Assist journey-level mechanics with installation, maintenance, and repair.
Maintain a tidy facility and adhere to safety rules.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Active listening

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

Responsibilities/Pay Grade

Exciting Opportunity Alert! Join Our Winning Team!

Are you mechanically inclined, bursting with enthusiasm, but struggling to find the perfect career fit? Look no further—this is your opportunity to shine!

Job Summary

At the heart of our dynamic recycling facility lies a pivotal role, and we want YOU to fill it! Reporting directly to our esteemed Plant Maintenance Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring our operations run smoothly. Whether it's cleaning, inspecting, or lubricating our state-of-the-art sorting equipment, your passion for learning and positive attitude will set you apart. If you’re concerned about your lack of job experience, don't worry! We welcome individuals like you—full of potential, eager to learn, and ready to make a difference. And if you're worried about not having much job experience, fear not! We welcome individuals like you—full of potential, eager to learn, and ready to make a difference.

Join our team and dive headfirst into the world of routine maintenance and minor repairs on a variety of recycling machinery and systems. From star gears to finger sorters, de-stoners to belts, you'll have the chance to get hands-on with it all!

Benefits

But wait, there's more! We're not just offering you a job—we're offering you a chance to kickstart your career and unleash your full potential. And as part of our team, you'll enjoy a host of benefits, including:

Retirement Plan through FRS: Secure your future with confidence, knowing that we've got your back when it comes to planning for retirement. Our comprehensive plan through FRS ensures that you'll be well taken care of when it's time to kick back and enjoy the fruits of your labor.

Essential Job Functions

Clean, inspect, and lubricate recyclable sorting equipment, and perform routine maintenance or minor repairs on recycling machinery.
Maintain a tidy facility by sweeping and using shovels as needed.
Respond to calls for emergency repairs, showcasing your agility and problem-solving skills.
Keep accurate records of activity and supplies used, ensuring transparency and accountability.
Execute preventive maintenance checks according to schedule, contributing to the longevity of equipment.
Assist journey-level mechanics in the installation, maintenance, and repair of recycling mechanical equipment and systems, demonstrating your teamwork and collaboration.

All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent, with educational documentation required upon offer of employment.
Ability to comprehend and follow verbal and written instructions effectively.
Preferred two years of progressively responsible experience working as a mechanic's helper or in a similar role.
Flexibility to work varying shifts, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and during weather events as per departmental policies.

Licenses and Certifications

Possession of or ability to obtain a valid driver's license, with successful completion of a three-year motor vehicle check required for selected candidates.
Employment offers contingent upon passing background, motor vehicle, and reference checks, drug screening, and post-job offer physicals.

Employment offers to all new hires are contingent upon the job candidates successfully passing background and reference checks, drug screening, and post job offer physicals (that may include pulmonary testing). All applicants are subject to physical assessments as required by job.

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting and moving up to 100 pounds, climbing stairs and catwalks, and working on equipment.
Adherence to safety rules and regulations in potentially loud and hazardous working conditions, such as around moving mechanical parts, vibrations, heights, and airborne particles.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities/Supplemental Information

Materials and Equipment Used

Various hand and power tools, brooms, shovels, pitchforks, power sanders, grinders, drills, light trucks, or other motor vehicles.

Knowledge Of

Machines and tools, their designs, uses, safety, and maintenance.
Rotating equipment such as speed reducers, conveyors, pumps, gear boxes, and gear drives.
Occupational hazards and safety precautions.

Skills in

Active listening, monitoring performance, and assessing improvements.
Operating and maintaining hand and power tools.
Performing general maintenance, labor activities, and repair tasks.

Ability to

Grasp, manipulate, and assemble objects swiftly and accurately.
Adjust machine controls precisely and repeatedly.
Maintain steady hand and arm movements.
Coordinate movements effectively.
Follow oral and written instructions with precision.
Work collaboratively in a team environment.
Perform basic mathematical calculations and operate a motor vehicle safely.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to our mission of sustainability while developing valuable skills and being part of a supportive team environment. If you're passionate about making a positive impact and are ready to roll up your sleeves, we'd love to welcome you aboard!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans' Preference

ECUA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, disability/handicap, age, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected criteria. ECUA provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Department.

ECUA proudly supports veterans, military spouses, and their families. We recognize your unique skills and sacrifices and are committed to helping you build a rewarding career in public service. A Veterans' Preference shall be awarded to preference-eligible applicants in accordance with Florida law.

ECUA offers competitive benefit choices for full-time employees and their dependents.

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