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SUMMARY

This is skilled work at the journey level servicing maintaining fabricating and repairing power plant generation operating equipment facilities structures and ancillary mechanical support equipment.

Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under limited supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from other classes by its advanced technical skills and requirement to train and instruct personnel.

EXAMPLES OF WORK**

**This section of the job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. The omission of a specific job function does not absolve an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent in the job. Performance of lower level duties may be required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Services repairs overhauls and maintains a wide variety of power plant equipment and structures. Is required to maintain and learn new techniques to allow for maintaining existing facilities as well as new facilities containing new generation technology.

Must be able to learn and retain power plant theory and operational practices to allow for diagnosis of complex equipment and system repair.

Perfoms limited planning and forecasting during off peak outage times to assist in future outage preparation.

Performs limited welding acetylene burning brazing and soldering.

Maintains combustion turbines and mechanical components such as torque converters starting motor auxiliary gearbox blowers filtration systems pumps valves sootblowers and enclosures.

Maintains coal conveyors and drive mechanisms crushing equipment scales pulleys belts idlers drives and filtering equipment.

Maintains biomass handling equipment including tipper equipment hydraulic systems drag chains reclaimer spike rollers and conveyors.

Maintains steam turbine including casing and valve disassembly critical lifting and rigging turbine clearance measurements turbine alignment measurements and corrections and reassembly.

Maintains utility-scale generators (hydrogen- and air-cooled) including disassembly critical lifting and rigging alignment and reassembly.

Maintains balance of plant equipment such as high energy pumps lube oil systems large fans compressors heat exchangers gearboxes screw feeders rotary feeders fluid couplings valves and solid handling systems including precision alignment.

Maintains through planned outage tasks reciprocating internal combustion engines (RICE) combustion turbines (CT) brine concentrators. Ability to troubleshoot and repair RICE CT and brine concentrators.

Complies with information provided on Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all products. Handles and stores items properly.

Observes and adheres to proper lockout/tag out of plant equipment and systems in accordance with clearance procedures policies and practices.

Attends training courses to learn operations and maintenance requirements of power plant facilities equipment and operation.

Completes established training objectives for craft area assigned to journey level

Records and reports malfunctions and irregularities and maintains required control logs.

Performs carpentry and painting tasks.

Performs skilled plumbing and pipe fitting duties.

Creates parts and fixtures by cutting and shaping metals.

Maintains heating and air conditioning systems.

Responds to emergency situations.

Attends work on a continuous and regular basis.

Performs Job Hazard analyses (retask safety review) on work to be performed.

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Assists in coal unloading and processing operation.

Assists certified welders.

Assists in cleaning of plant facilities equipment and general housekeeping.

May be required to transport mix handle or use hazardous materials (other than cans of gasoline batteries pumping fuel or access to normal janitorial cleaning materials) or may be responsible for facilities or equipment carrying current fluids or gas that could endanger the public or other employees.

May act in absence of supervisor.

Assists with training of Power Plant Trainees and other personnel as directed by the Power Plant Maintenance Supervisor.

May be required to train and perform duties in emergency egress accidental spill incidents and other safety-related emergencies.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. Below are the required education experience knowledge skills and abilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma and completion of all requirements as established in progression-through-training program(s) for Power Plant Apprentice or an equivalent combination of education training and experience which provide the required knowledge skills and abilities.

Progression-Through-Training Requirements

Must meet minimum Craft and Safety Training established for designated journey program within the guidelines established in the Progression-Through-Training program.

CERTIFICATIONS OR LICENSES

Licenses

Valid State of Florida driver license.

Certifications

None.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge of operation of and types of defects and repair methods applicable to power plant equipment.

Thorough knowledge of occupational hazards and safety rules and regulation and safety precautions.

Skill in use and care of tools and equipment needed for various mechanical repair tasks.

Skill in techniques and tools of several building trades.

Ability to read and interpret equipment schematics blueprints drawings and maintenance operation and spare parts manuals.

Ability to keep work records and make reports and math calculations. Ability to document work completed in computerized systems. Ability to relay via written and verbal methods.

Ability to read understand and comply with Material Safety Data Sheets.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Ability to guide and train subordinate personnel in performance of their duties.

Ability to work effectively with coworkers and the general public.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully an individual must possess certain physical abilities and be able to withstand work related environmental conditions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work requires normal color vision to distinguish the color and severity of many control and safety devices.

Work requires the use of personal protection equipment including hearing protection eye protection foot protection hand protection head protection and use of respiratory protection including self-contained breathing units. This position requires the ability to use respiratory protection equipment in compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.

Works at heights of over 100 feet on open grating or from aerial devices required including the ability to climb and descend stairs and ladders.

Work requires physical strength and agility sufficient to safely perform all essential job functions including the ability to lift carry push or pull 50 pounds without assistance and to stand kneel and stoop.

Must communicate orally see physical surroundings listen hear others respond to oral commands and demonstrate good communication skills.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work may require exposure to hazardous conditions and noxious chemicals.

Works requires exposure to prolonged high noise levels.

Work may require performance of tasks outdoors under varying climatic conditions.

Work may require performance of tasks in extreme heat; and by entering and maneuvering within confined spaces.

Work may require use of masks for respiratory protection.

Note:

May Require Assessment(s).

May fill multiple positions.

May establish an eligibility list.

Come join our team! The City of Gainesville offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities to grow both professionally and personally.

All regular employees are eligible for traditional benefits such as health insurance life insurance paid leave 11 paid a holidays a year a pension plan and a deferred compensation plan but we also offer great things like on-site fitness centers tuition reimbursement on-site medical staff and a wellness program to keep you healthy and happy. Please note; benefits are not available for temporary employees.

Equal Opportunity

The City of Gainesville is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in hiring. Minorities women and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Individuals with a disability who require special accommodations during the selection process should notify the Human Resources Department at or TDD/TTY at .

Veterans Preference

Veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans Preference ensures that veterans and eligible persons are given consideration at each step of the selection process. However preference does not guarantee that a veteran or other eligible person will be the candidate selected to fill the position. Section 295.07 Florida Statutes (F.S.) specifies who is eligible for Veterans Preference. State of Florida residency is not required for Veterans Preference.

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