Minimum Qualifications of Education and Experience

Starting rate of pay is based on education, experience and qualifying certifications held by the applicant at time of hire.
 
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.
This position provides a career path. Provided the applicant meets contractual certifications, licensing and time served the applicant may be eligible to be promoted.
     Future Promotional Opportunities:
            Maintenance Mechanic 2 – $23.56 - $38.16 hourly, plus certification pay
           Maintenance Mechanic 3 – $25.46 - $41.23 hourly, plus certification pay
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.

Individuals offered a position will be required to take a drug test.

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.