Power Plant Technician 1
The City of Orrville // Orrville, Ohio
The City of Orrville - Department of Public Utilities seeks applicants for a Power Plant Technician 1. This is a semi-skilled to skilled work in the operation of high-pressure steam boilers, turbines, fuel and ash systems and other equipment in an electrical power generation plant.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Technicians are responsible for participating in the operation of high-pressure steam boilers to produce a constant supply of steam to the turbine generators. Positions in this class also operate the ash handling systems and inspect, lubricate, and service boiler auxiliary equipment according to an established routine. Workers will also assist in the operation of turbines and other plant equipment. Technicians within this class perform non-skilled and semiskilled tasks involving installation and maintenance of plant equipment, buildings and systems for city utilities. Motor equipment operation is also a characteristic of this class.
Pay and Shift Hours:
Pay range $25.69 - $32.11/hour, plus benefits.
Full-Time
Requirements and Qualifications:
Graduation from high school (or GED), preferably including or supplemented by courses in mathematics, electrical, mechanical, welding, or other trades; considerable experience in skilled and semi-skilled mechanical and/or electrical equipment and utility maintenance tasks, or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, abilities, and skills.
Applicants must be a United States Citizen or have legally declared their intentions of becoming a United States Citizen.
Must have a valid Ohio Drivers' license.
Candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation and be drug free. NOTE: The City of Orrville will not consider for employment, nor hire any individual who smokes or uses any form of tobacco products.
How to Apply:
The deadline to apply is 5:00 pm on Monday, December 2, 2024. Candidates MUST COMPLETE a City of Orrville application found HERE. The complete application, resume, and cover letter should be forwarded to HR@orrvilleoh.gov.
Examination Date:
Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at 6:00pm at Schmid Hall, 501 Hall Street, Orrville, Ohio 44667. Allow a minimum of 1 ½ hours for the examination. Please remember the date, time and location of the examination. You will be contacted only if it appears you do not qualify for testing, otherwise report for the exam. You will not be given any other notice or reminder regarding this exam.
Identification:
In order to be admitted to the exam, you will be required to show a picture ID card to the examiner.
The City of Orrville is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodation or testing will be made for applicants with disabilities with 72 hours’ notice.
