Maintenance Mechanic 1 - Olmsted Waste-to-Energy Facility

Under the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor, responsible for the installation, maintenance, repair, and inspection of mechanical equipment and electrical systems in a refuse fired cogeneration plant.

• Performs preventive and corrective maintenance tasks as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor  
• Performs a wide range of maintenance mechanic assignments under the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor 
• Assists in maintaining spare parts/materials inventory  
• Performs routine housekeeping in assigned areas 
• Operates loaders and forklifts and other rolling-stock as needed 
• Performs routine welding tasks
• Operates scale house as needed 
• Operates ash/trash haul truck (with appropriate certification) 
• Takes responsibility for the safe use of all tools 
• Carries and responds to pager on assigned weekends, every 8th week 
• Performs related duties as required 

• Knowledge of the standards, materials and methods of the mechanical and electrical trades
• Knowledge of the principles and practices involved in the generation of steam and electrical power
• Knowledge of the precautions necessary to work safely with and around mechanical and electrical equipment
• Knowledge of the functioning of a typical computerized preventive maintenance system
• Skill in operating forklifts and other industrial rolling-stock
• Skill in the use of computers and technology
• Ability to read and understand plans, sketches, diagrams and blueprint
• Ability to use both simple hand tools and complex machine tools
• Ability to understand and comply with written and oral procedures and instructions
• Ability to recognize and diagnose the faulty operation of various power plant systems

Persons with disabilities: the above is a general listing of job duties. Essential and non-essential functions may vary by individual position. Reasonable accommodations may be available for both essential and non-essential job duties.