Plant Maintenance Technician

Overview The Plant Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for installation, inspection, repairs, and maintains machinery and assures electrical and mechanical equipment are in proper working order.

Responsibilities

• Performs mechanical tasks related to installation, repair, and maintenance of mechanical, electrical, and related equipment.
• Assures that equipment is operating in accordance with manufacturers specifications.
• Completes preventive maintenance tasks as assigned.
• Selects stock, tools and supplies for assigned tasks.
• Loads and unloads stock, tools, and supplies from vehicles and stores them in assigned locations.
• Reads diagrams, sketches, operation manuals and manufacturers specifications to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Completes sections of service requests, work requests, and/or projects forms as directed.
• May repair and maintain lawn and snow moving equipment and operate same.
• May performs tasks that include installation and repair of ceiling, floor tile, and base.
• May relieve the plant operating engineer when needed after completing proper training and instructions.
• May be assigned a specific activity to assist or may be working toward a formal apprenticeship with any one of the following: Plumber, Carpenter, Painter, Electrician, Refrigeration Mechanic, Elevator Mechanic, or Plant Operating Engineer.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Required for All Jobs
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications Education

• High School Diploma required.
• Technical school training must be a combination of classroom study and shop experience.
• Technical school coursework must include no fewer than six hundred fifty (650) hours in a mechanical field.
• Cooperative education programs that provide on-the-job experience with business and industry may be substituted for either work experience or shop experience.

Experience

• Up to one (1) year of experience preferred.
• Must have a background in the mechanical field which includes either:
• One (1) year of training in a technical school in a mechanical field and one (1) year of experience; OR
• Three (3) years of documented experience from previous employer(s) performing mechanical duties.
• Six (6) months to one (1) year of on-the-job training required to attain proficiency in the performance of assigned duties.

Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Must be able to perform work involving the repair and maintenance of machinery and mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems, equipment maintenance, and repair procedures.
• Ability to troubleshoot, inspect, repair, and maintain facility equipment.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation related to maintenance activities.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize assigned tasks.

Licenses & Certifications

• Must possess valid licenses as required.
• Must be able to operate and drive vehicles as required.