Maintenance Apprentice (Mechanical) (Vacancy)

Definition

Under immediate supervision, is responsible for learning to inspect, install, repair, and/or maintain industrial mechanical equipment; performs related duties as required.

Examples of Work

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)

Learns how to install functional and structural parts in machinery and mechanical devices;

Learns how to use hoists, cranes, hand tools, and power tools to dismantle, remove, and replace defective parts;

Learns how to inspect, make adjustments, and perform preventative maintenance on a variety of mechanical equipment, including meters, industrial pumps, motors, and valves;

Learns how to perform inspections on used parts using a variety of measurement instruments;

Accesses equipment or facilities via ladders, stairs, motorized lifts, tunnels, confined space entry, manholes, or other access methods;

Learns to operate various types of valves;

Learns and follows safety precautions; sets up and checks safety devices; supports safety awareness;

Utilizes computer software to look up information, complete work orders, and for other job related documentation;

Learns how to access and utilize human-machine interfaces (HMIs) and/or the supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system;

Cleans work area after completion of job;

Lubricates and cleans parts and equipment;

Cuts, welds, bends, and /or straightens metal parts as needed;

Drives motor vehicle to and from job site and other work-related locations;

May operate various light and heavy-duty equipment;

May handle pressurized water to perform wash-outs;

May work with or around hazardous chemicals and noxious odors requiring personal protective equipment, such as full-face respirators or particle masks.

Minimum Qualifications

Completion of the twelfth school grade. Substitution(s): A certificate of high school equivalence (GED) will be accepted in lieu of the twelfth school grade completion.

Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Test/Job Contact Information

Recruitment #: 26-3810-V1

Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular)

Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:

Elizabeth Hopkins

Columbus Water & Power

Division of Water

37 W. Broad St.

Columbus, Ohio 43215

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The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer