Maintenance Mechanic 1 - Olmsted Waste-to-Energy Facility

Organization
Olmsted County Environmental Resources
Organization Summary

www.olmstedcounty.gov

Posting Date
Closing Date
Location in MN
Southeast
Job type
full-time
Salary

The $22.45– $37.49 pay band is base rate of pay. Maximum certification pay is $3.95 and would be added to the base wage.

Hours

Monday-Friday, daytime hours

Primary Duties
Nature of Work

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.

Examples of Work
  • 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, Skills and Abilities 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.

Experience

A minimum of one (1) year of experience in the maintenance of high-pressure steam and electric power generation systems
--OR--
Associates degree in electro-mechanical maintenance discipline.
--OR--
A combination of education and experience equivalent to two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in a similar position as listed in the work functions.

Required Special Qualifications:
Second Class B Stationary Engineer’s License (2B) or equivalent industry experience to be able to obtain a valid Minnesota Second Class B Stationary (2B) Engineer’s License within three (3) months of employment.

Desirable Qualifications: 
Background in resource recovery.
Minnesota Provisional Waste Combustor Certification within 6 months of employment.

How to Apply

Apply online:  https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/olmsted/jobs/3705546/maintenance-mechanic-1-olmsted-waste-to-energy-facility

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