Plant Maintenance Mechanic (Vacancies)

Columbus; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus Water & Power is hiring a Plant Maintenance Mechanic for the Dublin Road Water Plant to install, maintain, and remove industrial mechanical equipment. The role follows a Monday–Friday schedule (6:55 am–3:25 pm) with pre-employment screenings.

Responsibilities include inspecting, repairing, and testing mechanical systems, and ensuring safety practices are followed onsite. Required are a high school diploma or GED and two years of related experience, plus a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in installation, maintenance, repair, or removal of industrial mechanical equipment or heavy motorized machinery.

Responsibilities

• Installs functional and structural parts in machinery and devices.
• Removes and replaces defective parts using hoists, cranes, and tools.
• Dismantles devices to access parts using hand and power tools.
• Maintains and tests performance of industrial mechanical equipment.
• Performs preliminary diagnostic evaluation of failed equipment.
• Cleans and lubricates parts and equipment; aligns motors and valves.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Mechanical equipment

Safety procedures

Tool use

Leadership

Diagnostics

Driving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SCADA system

Hand tools

Power tools

Dial indicators

Lasers

Job description

The Division of Water is hiring for three full-time regular Plant Maintenance Mechanic positions at our Dublin Road Water Plant. This position is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and removal of industrial mechanical equipment.

Schedule

Monday-Friday 6:55 am - 3:25 pm

Pre-employment drug screening, employment verification, (BCI) background check and driver's abstract are required if selected.

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)

• Installs functional and structural parts in machinery and mechanical devices;
• Removes and replaces defective parts, using hoists, cranes, hand tools, and power tools;
• Dismantles devices to gain access to parts, using hoists, cranes, hand tools, and power tools;
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments using hand tools, power tools, levels, plumb bobs, straightedges, and other analytical devices;
• Inspects, performs preventative maintenance on, tests performance of, and attempts to detect and/or locate possible malfunctions of industrial mechanical equipment while in operation;
• Performs and documents preliminary diagnostic evaluation of failed equipment, parts, components, and mechanical systems;
• Examines form and texture of parts to detect imperfections;
• Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments;
• Performs maintenance and repair for industrial pumps which may include lubrication, rebuilding, alignment of motors, nearby valves maintained or exercised, or other maintenance tasks performed;
• Handles pressurized water (e.g., pressure washers, fire hoses) to perform wash outs of plant facilities that support the treatment flow of water or water reclamation and may include channels, basins, flocks, water towers, tanks, or other treatment infrastructure;
• Accesses plant equipment or plant facilities via ladders, stairs, motorized lifts, tunnels, confined space entry, manholes, or other access methods;
• Follows safety precautions, such as for confined space or lockout/tagout programs; completes paperwork; sets up and checks safety devices; acts as line of communication; supports safety awareness;
• Cuts, welds, bends, and/or straightens metal parts as needed;
• Cleans work area after completion of job;
• Lubricates and cleans parts and equipment;
• Performs shaft alignments using dial indicators, lasers, or other devices;
• Utilizes computer software to complete work orders and timesheets;
• Drives motor vehicle to and from job site and other work-related locations;
• Assesses functionality of mechanical equipment by viewing information on the supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system (e.g. wet wells, tanks, pumps);
• Completes work orders and related forms;
• Notifies appropriate personnel of necessary downtime associated with projects that disrupt normal operations;
• May operate various light and heavy-duty equipment;
• May work with or around hazardous chemicals and noxious odors requiring personal protective equipment, such as full-face respirators or particle masks;
• May lead and evaluate the work of maintenance helpers, apprentices, and/or temporary maintenance staff.

• Completion of the twelfth grade and two (2) years of experience assisting in the installation, maintenance, repair, and/or removal of industrial mechanical equipment or heavy motorized machinery. Substitution(s): A certificate of high school equivalence (GED) will be accepted in lieu of the twelfth-grade completion requirement.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.

Recruitment #: 26-3813-V11

Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular)

Contact

Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:

Madelyn Pine

Columbus Water & Power

Division of Water

37 W. Broad St.

Columbus, Ohio 43215

P: [phone]

E: [e-mail]

The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer