Power Systems Mechanic II

Posting Type : Open Competitive

Work Type : Full-Time

Nature of Work : This is skilled work at the journey level involving the installation, maintenance, and repair of power systems and related electrical, electronic, and mechanical equipment at the municipal wastewater treatment plants, flood levee, and pump stations.

Employees in this class perform major installation, repair, and adjustment of plant electrical equipment and calibration and repair of telemetry systems, instrumentation, and related electronic equipment.

Those assigned to the Facilities Management Division of the Public Works Department also operate, adjust, and maintain boilers, air handlers, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, ice rink refrigeration systems, small refrigeration equipment, and other auxiliary equipment in City owned buildings.

They may be assigned as lead workers on larger, more difficult projects.

Education and Experience : The knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acquired through, but are not limited to, the following combination of education and / or experience.

High school diploma or its equivalent AND Education or training in electrical maintenance and repair AND Four (4) years of electrical maintenance experience in at least one of the following areas : pumps and motors, hydraulics, or pneumatics.

Experience must also include maintenance of equipment similar to that used in the City's wastewater treatment facilities.

If assigned to Facilities Management, must have experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of high pressure steam boilers, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment, and in making repairs to plumbing and mechanical equipment.

Special Qualifications : Must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operators license at the time of application. Must possess a forklift operators permit by the end of the probationary period.

If assigned to Facilities Management : Must acquire a Third Grade Engineers certificate issued by the City of Omaha within eighteen months after initial hire.

Must possess a certificate in air conditioning recovery and reclaiming at the time of application. Must obtain a forklift operators permit by the end of the probationary period.

Must possess a permit for the inspection, hydrostatic testing, recharging, maintenance, and annual tagging of portable fire extinguishers by the end of the probationary period.

Pay Range : $27.77 with step increases to $34.41 Hourly

Benefits : Forty-hour work week. Paid leave per year : twelve days vacation; eighteen days sick; and fourteen holidays. Employee's group health insurance, including major medical, vision, and dental, for individual or family.

Defined benefit pension plan, plus Social Security, and more. See hr.cityofomaha.org for detailed information.

Who Can Apply : Any person who meets the qualifications and other requirements described in this posting.

How to Apply : Completed City of Omaha employment applications must be submitted using the online application from the City website.

It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to check and ensure that any and all required application materials and supplemental forms are received by the City of Omaha Human Resources Department by the stated deadline.

You may confirm receipt of any materials and forms by contacting the Human Resources Department. If the materials are not received in the Human Resources Department by the stated deadline, they will not be considered.

There will be no exceptions to this rule. If you do not meet the requirements at the time of this posting, once you do meet the requirements you may apply when it is posted again.

Examination Information : The examination will consist of a training and experience form designed to assess job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position.

The training and experience form will be given to candidates once their application has been received, reviewed by a recruiter, and accepted to test for the position.

The form must be completed and returned to the Human Resources Department by October 1, 2024 (passing score 60%). Final eligibility list will be the training and experience form weighted 100%.

Veteran Points : To claim five (5) points for veteran's preference, you must submit proof of service (such as a DD-214) that includes the date of induction, date of honorable separation, and Social Security number.

You must have completed more than 180 consecutive days of active duty.) To receive an additional five (5) points credit for disability, you must submit proof of eligibility from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs dated within the last 12 months.

This information must be submitted to the Human Resources Department by October 1, 2024.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• Knowledge of and ability to operate a computer or other technology using standard or customized computer or systems software applications appropriate to the assigned tasks
• Knowledge of the materials, tools and equipment, theory, methods, and techniques used in the electrical and electronic trades
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions necessary to perform safely in these trades
• Knowledge of facility operations as they relate to power systems
• Skill in performing installation, maintenance, and repair activities on electrical and electronic equipment
• Skill in the use and care of tools, equipment, and materials used
• Ability to learn and adapt to advances in computer and electronics device technology and software
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and blueprints of electric and electronic designs
• Ability to prepare reports, complete work orders and other forms, and maintain records
• Ability to understand oral and written instructions
• Ability to adhere to safety policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and members of the general public
• For those assigned to Facilities Management : Knowledge of the principles governing the operation of high pressure steam boilers, air conditioning equipment, steam generation, and steam heating systems
• Knowledge of the standard tools and practices used in the repair and maintenance of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and building equipment
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions involved in high pressure boiler, ventilation, and air conditioning operation, repair, and maintenance
• Ability to diagnose and repair malfunctions in high pressure steam boilers, ventilation, air conditioning, and auxiliary equipment

Essential Functions : Any one position may not perform all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all of the duties that may be performed in positions allocated to this class.

• Inspects, maintains, repairs, and installs major power systems including motor control centers, power distribution systems, motors, lighting panels and emergency lighting systems, switchgear, heating and air conditioning systems, refrigeration equipment, air dryers, boilers, heat recovery devices, wiring and conduit, and other electrical, electronic and mechanical equipment
• If assigned to the Facilities Management Division, operates, adjusts, and maintains boilers, gas or oil fired steam plants, air handlers, heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, ice rink refrigeration systems, small refrigeration equipment, and other auxiliary equipment
• Calibrates and maintains electronic monitoring and controlling devices which includes telemetry equipment, flow meters, gauges, gas detectors, and time delay circuits
• Reads and interprets wiring diagrams, blueprints, sketches, technical manuals, and specifications
• Orders and procures repair and supply parts
• Oversees the work activities of crew members on large projects including equipment installations, provides technical direction and instructions, and assigns tasks
• Prepares daily reports, completes work orders, and maintains preventive maintenance records
• Determines installation, maintenance, or repair procedures and the equipment and materials needed to complete assigned projects
• Assists with the development of work schedules and job priorities
• Maintains regular job attendance in accordance with a schedule established for the position by the supervisor
• Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates within the scope of this classification

Conditions of Employment : Candidates must provide proof of U.S. citizenship or proof of permanent residence or authorization to work.

The City of Omaha reserves the right to conduct criminal history, driving record, reference and credit checks and a background investigation on applicants for employment.

Successfully passing a criminal background review, reference check, and if applicable, a credit check, is required as a condition of employment.

If applicable, the City will require that you successfully pass a review of the driver's license, driving abstract, a pre-employment drug test, a hearing test and a back screening examination as a condition of employment.

Failure to provide the information requested in the application process in a truthful, accurate and complete manner may result in disqualification, revocation of conditional employment or termination.

Reasonable Accommodation : The City of Omaha does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you need a disability-related accommodation during the job application or selection process, advise the Human Resources Department at least 48 hours prior to the need by emailing [email protected].

For a complete description of this job classification, visit hr.cityofomaha.org

Contact Points :

City of Omaha Human Resources Department

1819 Farnam St, Suite 506

Omaha, NE 68183

Phone : (402) 444-5300

Fax : (402) 444-5314

Website : hr.cityofomaha.org

Email : [email protected]