Plant Mechanic I/II

City of Redlands, CA; Redlands (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Redlands, Water Division, seeks skilled Plant Mechanics to maintain and repair water and wastewater facilities, wells, pumps, and electrical motors. Roles span Plant Mechanic I and II, offering a clear path from entry-level to journey-level responsibilities with increasing independence.

Responsibilities include electrical systems maintenance, welding, preventive maintenance, and keeping accurate maintenance records.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience performing maintenance and repair of facilities, structures, and equipment.
• Three years of experience for II level with independent work and full responsibilities.
• Equivalent to a high school diploma.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C California driver's license.
• Possession of CA Water Environment Association Mechanical Technologist Grade I Certification or ability to obtain within 18 months.
• For Water assignment: Class B driver's license within 9 months; SWRCB water operator certification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Participates in operation, maintenance, and repair of City's wastewater and water facilities.
• Maintains, inspects, modifies, and replaces electrical systems and equipment related to water and wastewater treatment.
• Investigates electrical malfunctions and reports; adjusts, repairs, or replaces defective equipment.
• Performs electric, arc and oxy-acetylene welding in fabrication and repair of equipment and structures.
• Designs, lays out, and fabricates equipment parts; rebuilds broken equipment as needed.
• Operates wells, boosters, and checks engine shut down safety; adjusts flow as directed.
• Operates heavy equipment including tractors and crane trucks.
• Maintains records and logs; orders parts and supplies; trains others as necessary.

Skills

Electrical systems

Welding

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Education

High school diploma

Job description

**Priority review will be given to applicants who apply within the first 2 weeks of the posting and meet the qualifications for assignment to Water.**

The current vacancy is in the Water Division of the Municipal Utilities Engineering Department. This recruitment will also establish an eligibility list for future vacancies in both Water and Wastewater.

Looking for steady work with real impact? Build a long-term career maintaining the essential equipment that keeps our water treatment facilities operating safely and efficiently.

Under supervision, performs a variety of skilled work related to water and/or wastewater plant and equipment, including wells, pumps, and electrical motors; and performs welding and fabrication work as necessary. Exercises no supervision.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Plant Mechanic I:

This is the entry level in the class series. Positions at this level usually perform most of the duties required of the positions at the II level but are not expected to function at the same skill level and usually exercise less independent discretion and judgement in matters related to work procedures and methods. Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established structure or pattern. Exceptions or changes in procedures are explained in detail as they arise. Since this class is often used as a training class, employees may have only limited or no directly related work experience.

Plant Mechanic II:

This is the full journey level in the class series. Positions at this level are distinguished from the I level by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned, working independently and exercising judgment and initiative. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. Positions in this class series are flexibly staffed and positions at the II level are normally filled by advancement from the I Level requiring 3 years of experience, successful performance, budget availability, and management recommendation. When filled from the outside, the employee is required to have prior related experience which allows the employee to meet the qualification standards for the II level.

• Participates in the operation, maintenance, and repair of the City's wastewater and water facilities;
• Maintains, installs, inspects, modifies, and replaces electrical systems and equipment related to water and wastewater treatment and municipal facilities;
• Investigates complaints and reports of electrical malfunctions;
• Adjusts, repairs, replaces or removes defective equipment;
• Develops a schedule for and performs regular inspections and preventative maintenance of equipment and machinery;
• Troubleshoots electrical and mechanical problems and determines the extent of repairs;
• Performs electric, Arcand oxy-acetylene welding in the fabricating and repair of equipment, structures, pipes, tools, and other related parts;
• Designs, lay out, and fabricate equipment parts; rebuilds broken equipment and parts as necessary;
• Performs major overhaul work on engines;
• Operates wells and boosters and checks for engine shut down safety; adjusts flow as directed;
• Operates heavy equipment including tractors and crane trucks;
• Assists other personnel in the performance of emergency duties as necessary;
• Maintains accurate records and logs; order supplies, parts, and materials; pick up parts as necessary;
• Trains other personnel as necessary; and
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Plant Mechanic I:

Experience

• Two years of experience performing maintenance and repair of facilities, structures, and equipment.

Education

• Equivalent to a high school diploma.

License or Certificate

• Possession of, or the ability to obtain and maintain a valid Class C California driver's license at the time of appointment.
• Possess and maintain a California Water Environment Association Mechanical Technologist Grade I Certification or ability to obtain within 18 months.

When assigned to Water:

• Possess and maintain a valid California Class B driver's license within 9 months of appointment.
• Possession of certification from the State Water Resources Control Board as a water treatment operator or water distribution operator is desirable.

Plant Mechanic II:

Experience

• Three years of experience performing maintenance and repair of facilities, structures, and equipment.

Education

• Equivalent to a high school diploma.

License or Certificate

• Possession of, or the ability to obtain and maintain a valid Class C California driver's license at the time of appointment

• Possess and maintain a California Water Environment Association Mechanical Technologist Grade I Certification.

When assigned to Water:

• Possess and maintain a valid California Class B driver's license.
• Possession of certification from the State Water Resources Control Board as a water treatment operator or water distribution operator.

Special Requirements:

Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:

• Ability to work in a standard office environment; ability to travel to different sites and locations;
• Regularly required to talk or hear. Regularly required to stand, sit, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, and climb, use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds;
• Exposure to outdoors, heat, noise, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards.