Maintenance MechanicRecognized as one of the best places to work in Southeast Minnesota for three consecutive years, at Olmsted County every role helps to foster a vibrant community where everyone thrives. Our employees are at the heart of everything we do, driving public service excellence and community well-being.We don't just offer a job, we offer a career filled with purpose, growth, and fulfillment. Our benefits package ensures your wellbeing, while career advancement opportunities and professional development empower you to reach your full potential.Join us, and you'll be part of a purpose-driven team where your work truly makes a difference.
Together, we build a sustainable, healthy, and welcoming community.Minimum Qualifications of Education and ExperienceExperience equivalent to three (3) years of industrial maintenance.ORPost-secondary certificate in Industrial Mechanics or Electronics or Robotics and one (1) year of industrial maintenance experience.Regular and reliable attendance is a necessary component of job/position. Individuals required to use County vehicles and equipment must have a valid driver's license and be free of any major traffic violations for the last three (3) years.Desirable Qualifications :Registered with the State of Minnesota as an unlicensed electrician or a maintenance electrician license.Nature of WorkUnder 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. Mentors Olmsted County Maintenance Mechanics.
Supports a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workplace.Examples of WorkPerforms preventive and corrective maintenance tasks as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor or OWEF Leadership.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.Assists in parts/materials procurement.Operates ash/trash haul truck.Takes responsibility for the safe use of all tools.Responds to after hour needs on assigned weeks.Assists in training lower grade maintenance mechanics.Performs related duties as required.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of the precautions necessary to work safely with and around mechanical and electrical equipmentKnowledge of the standards, materials and methods of the mechanical, machining, welding and electrical tradesKnowledge of the functioning of a typical preventive maintenance systemSkill in operating forklifts and other industrial rolling-stockSkill in the use of computers and technologyAbility to read and understand plans, sketches, diagrams and blueprintAbility to use both simple hand tools and complex machine toolsAbility to understand and comply with written and oral procedures and instructionsAbility to recognize, diagnose and repair 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.
Physical Demands and Work Environment: In compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the Physical and Environmental Demands:Office environment - XOutdoors environment - XLab/shop environment - XIn vehicle/operating equipment - XEnergy Plant environment - XExposure to needle sticks/sharps exposure - XExposure to human blood/pathogens/body fluids - XExposure to hazardous materials/chemicals/toxic or caustic chemicals - XConfined/restricted working environment - XExposure to atmospheric conditions, weather - XExposure to extreme heat, wet and/or humid - XExposure to extreme cold - XExposure to noise - XExposure to vibration, electrical current - XSitting, climbing, crouching, kneeling, stooping, balancing, crawling, feeling - XStanding, walking, reaching, pulling, handling - XPushing up to 50 pounds - XLifting up to 50 pounds - XRepetitive hand movements - XTyping/data entry, repetitive foot movements - XTalking, hearing - XOperate vehicle, heavy equipment - XClose vision, depth perception, Field of vision - XColor vision - XDistance vision - XAccommodation - XSedentary (exert up to 10 pounds of force) - XLight effort (exert up to 20 pounds of force) - XMedium effort (exert up to 50 pounds of force) - XHeavy effort (exert up to 100 pounds of force) - XVery heavy effort (exert over 100 pounds of force) - XProximity to moving, mechanical parts - XWorking in high, exposed places - X An Equal Opportunity Employer Additional ConsiderationsThis is a Rochester, MN based position and is not remote eligible at this time.International relocation or international remote working arrangements (outside of the US) will not be considered.Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States.Olmsted County does not sponsor applicants for this position.