Plant Maintenance Mechanic

City of St. Joseph; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 44,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of St. Joseph seeks a Plant Maintenance Mechanic to ensure repairs and maintenance of critical wastewater and sludge processing systems. The position demands hands-on expertise in mechanical assemblies, plumbing, and hydraulic systems, along with a valid Missouri driver's license. Join a dedicated team focused on public works within a vibrant community.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in related field required.
• Must have a valid Missouri driver’s license.
• Skills must include mechanical troubleshooting and welding.

Responsibilities

• Repairs and maintains wastewater and sludge processing equipment.
• Observes, troubleshoots, repairs pumps and mechanical assemblies.
• Cleans work areas and job sites.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Welding

Mechanical Skills

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Hand Tools

Welding Equipment

Power Tools

Job description

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Base pay range

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JOB TITLE: Plant Maintenance Mechanic

DEPARTMENT: Public Works & Transportation

DIVISION: Water Pollution Control

SALARY: $44,560.00 yearly/ $21.42307 hourly

CLOSING DATE: Until Filled

Job Summary/Scope

Repairs and maintains wastewater, sludge processing and disposal equipment and systems including pumps, conveyors, gear boxes, belt presses, and outstation equipment. No supervisory or budgetary responsibilities.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• OBSERVES, TROUBLESHOOTS, REPAIRS and OVERHAULS pumps, valves, mechanical assemblies, and pneumatic assemblies.
• REPAIRS chemical supply delivery pumps and relates sub-assemblies.
• CLEANS work area and job site.
• ADJUSTS, ALIGNS, and INSTALLS pumps, conveyors, hoists, blowers, aerators, gear box assemblies, piping, air lines, heat exchangers and related assemblies.
• MAINTAINS and OVERHAULS water, chemical sludge, grit and refuse removal equipment.
• OPERATES equipment as needed.
  
  
  

Other Duties And Responsibilities

PERFORMS all other related duties as assigned.

Employee Behavior and Conduct

City employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner and shall exhibit and extend such professional conduct appropriate for the circumstances to those with whom they come into contact both internally and externally during the performance of their duties. Examples of professional conduct include, but are not limited to, being communicative, informative, fair, honest, and respectful.

Required (Essential) Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• 3-5 years of prior experience in a related field required.
• Valid State of Missouri driver’s license required.
• Ability to follow oral and/or written instructions.
• Skills in welding and troubleshooting mechanical equipment operating problems.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, and mechanical fabrication.
• Knowledge of safety practices regarding work.
• Ability to sweat plumbing joints.
• Ability to operate torches and welding equipment, hand tools, measuring and testing tools, power tools and safety protective equipment.
• Ability to operate a forklift.
• Visual acuity and good oral communication skills.
  
  
  

Material and Equipment Directly Used

Use of hand tools, small power tools, acetylene and arc welding tools and materials and a forklift. Drives light vehicle. There may be times when use of personal vehicle may be required.

Working Environment/Physical Requirements

This work requires the regular exertion of up to 25 pounds of force, frequent exertion of up to 50 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 100 pounds of force; work regularly requires standing, walking, using hands to finger, handle or feel, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling and lifting and frequently sitting, speaking or hearing and repetitive motions; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using of measuring devices, assembly or fabrication of parts within arm's length, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work regularly requires exposure to fumes or airborne particles and exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment, frequently requires exposure to wet, humid conditions (non-weather), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to outdoor weather conditions and exposure to vibration and occasionally requires working in high, precarious places, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to extreme heat (non-weather), exposure to the risk of electrical shock and wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus; work is generally in a loud noise location (e.g. grounds maintenance, heavy traffic).

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Passing of a drug screening required prior to appointment.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City is a Governmental entity subject to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,

which requires that otherwise qualified handicapped individuals be protected from discrimination.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Government Administration

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