Mechanical Technician

Full Time Technician Columbus, GA, US

Salary Range: $20.23 To $25.28 Hourly

Performs skilled work in the maintenance of water treatment equipment as directed and scheduled under the leadership of the Plant Maintenance Mechanic II. Responds to equipment failures and performs repair on equipment. Dismantles equipment to gain access and to remove and replace defective parts. Adjusts functional parts of devices and equipment. Lays out, assembles, installs and maintains piping systems and related hydraulic/pneumatic equipment.

Dismantles, cleans, lubricates, repair and replaces shafts, bearings, gears, impellers, and other parts of pumps, motors, chemical feed systems and other equipment. Troubleshoots and evaluates devices to test performance. Safely uses equipment and tools to perform maintenance on equipment, including but not limited to drill press, grinders, hand tools, power tools, welders, cutting torches, saws, etc. Inspects and tests pumps, motors, valves, piping systems, air compressors, dewatering equipment, sludge removal equipment, tanks, mixers, trash screens, vacuum systems, oil accumulator systems, chemical feed equipment, filters and controls, HVAC systems.

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Performs skilled work in the maintenance of water treatment equipment as directed and scheduled under the leadership of the Plant Maintenance Mechanic II. Responds to equipment failures and performs repair on equipment. Dismantles equipment to gain access and to remove and replace defective parts. Adjusts functional parts of devices and equipment. Lays out, assembles, installs and maintains piping systems and related hydraulic/pneumatic equipment.

Dismantles, cleans, lubricates, repair and replaces shafts, bearings, gears, impellers, and other parts of pumps, motors, chemical feed systems and other equipment. Troubleshoots and evaluates devices to test performance. Safely uses equipment and tools to perform maintenance on equipment, including but not limited to drill press, grinders, hand tools, power tools, welders, cutting torches, saws, etc. Inspects and tests pumps, motors, valves, piping systems, air compressors, dewatering equipment, sludge removal equipment, tanks, mixers, trash screens, vacuum systems, oil accumulator systems, chemical feed equipment, filters and controls, HVAC systems.

Regularly completes necessary Preventive Maintenance tasks as required.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

High school diploma or GED required. Technical school training courses in mechanical trades and specialized training in relation to water treatment equipment maintenance preferred. At least two years’ experience in plant maintenance required and/or any combination of education and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Class III Water Treatment Certificate issued by the Georgia State Board of Certification or ability to obtain one within One year.

Possession of a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instruction, and procedures manual. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of…