Plant Maintenance Technician

Job description

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.