MRF Maintenance Technician

Emerald Coast Utilities Authority; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan through FRS

Job summary

Emerald Coast Utilities Authority in Pensacola, FL, seeks a Plant Maintenance Helper for our recycling facility. Reporting to the Plant Maintenance Manager, you will clean, inspect, and lubricate sorting equipment and perform routine maintenance or minor repairs.

We welcome motivated individuals with little experience who are eager to learn and contribute to sustainability. Join a safety‑minded team and gain hands‑on experience with a variety of recycling machinery, belts, gears, and supporting

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; documentation required upon offer of employment.
• Ability to comprehend and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Flexibility to work varying shifts including days/evenings/nights/weekends/holidays and during weather events.

Responsibilities

• 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 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 longevity of equipment.
• Assist journey-level mechanics in the installation, maintenance, and repair of recycling mechanical equipment and systems; collaborate with team.

Skills

Follow instructions

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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

• 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.

Don't let your lack of experience hold you back from pursuing your passion. If you're ready to harness your awesome job attitude and willingness to learn, then we want YOU on our team!

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.