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Maintenance Apprentice (Mechanical) (Vacancies)

Salary

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Location

Varies by position

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

25-3810-V1

Department

60 Department of Public Utilities

Division

Division of Water

Opening Date

07/14/2025

Closing Date

7/28/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

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Definition

The City of Columbus, Columbus Water & Power, is accepting applications for a Maintenance Apprentice (Mechanical) position in our Field Services section at 3568 Indianola Ave. This full-time position will learn to install, remove, and maintain metering systems while ensuring compliance with City codes; and will learn to inspect, troubleshoot, and perform corrective maintenance on metering systems; learn to investigate and test metering systems in response to billing complaints and/or other issues. The scheduled shift will be from 7:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M., from Monday to Friday.

To be considered for this position, candidates must have completed the twelfth school grade and completed the classroom portion of a vocational training program in industrial maintenance, building maintenance, HVAC, welding technology, industrial machining, manufacturing technologies, or a closely related program. Substitution(s): Six (6) months of experience in mechanics can substitute for the vocational portion of the educational requirement. A certificate of high school equivalence (GED) will be accepted in lieu of twelfth-grade completion. Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.

Salary range: $24.59/hr-30.73/hr.

Applicants may inspect and acquire a copy of the City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities EEO Plan by visiting the DPU website athttp://utilities.columbus.gov/

Under immediate supervision, is responsible for learning to inspect, install, repair, and/or maintain industrial mechanical equipment; performs related duties as required.

Examples of Work

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)

Learns how to install functional and structural parts in machinery and mechanical devices;

Learns how to use hoists, cranes, hand tools, and power tools to dismantle, remove, and replace defective parts;

Learns how to inspect, make adjustments, and perform preventative maintenance on a variety of mechanical equipment, including meters, industri al pumps, motors, and valves;

Learns how to perform inspections on used parts using a variety of measurement instruments;

Accesses equipment or facilities via ladders, stairs, motorized lifts, tunnels, confined space entry, manholes, or other access meth ods;

Learns to operate various types of valves;

Learns and follows safety precautions; sets up and checks safety devices; supports safety awareness;

Utilizes computer software to look up information, complete work orders, and for other job related docu mentation;

Learns how to access and utilize human-machine interfaces (HMIs) and/or t he supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system;

Cleans work area after completion of job;

Lubricates and cleans parts and equipment;

Cuts, welds, bends, and /or straightens metal parts as needed;

Drives motor vehicle to and from job site and other work-related locations;

May operate various light and heavy-duty equipment;

May handle pressurized water to perform wash-outs;

May work with or around hazardous chemicals and noxious odors requiring personal protective equipment, such as full-face respirators or particle masks.

Minimum Qualifications

Completion of the twelfth school grade . Substitution(s): A certificate of high school equivalence (GED) will be accepted in lieu of the twelfth school grade completion.

Possession of a valid driver’s license .

Test/Job Contact Information

Recruitment #: 25-3810-V1

Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular)

Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:

Faith Moore

Department of Public Utilities

Division of Water

910 Dublin Rd.

Columbus, Ohio 43215

P: (614) 645- 8472

E: [email protected]

The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Columbus seeks to promote compensation strategies that maximize the recruitment, performance, development, and retention of quality employees in support of the City's Covenant and strategic plan. In addition to a competitive pay plan, the City offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following:

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+ Dental

+ Vision

+ Short-term Disability

+ Life Insurance

+ Wellness Program

+ Tuition Reimbursement

Specifics about these benefit opportunities and eligibility can be discussed with one of the City's human resources professionals at the time of your interview or by contacting the Department of Human Resources, Labor Relations Office at (614)645-7206 for further information.

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Have you reviewed the Minimum Qualifications for the job that you are applying to ensure that you meet specified requirements?

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Have you attached the documents that provide proof of your license, education (post high school), and/or professional or state certification as you have referenced in your applicant profile? Such documents may include a photocopy or scan of your driver's license, bachelor's/master's degree or transcript of completed coursework.

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Employer

City of Columbus

Address

77 N. Front Street, Suite 330

Columbus, Ohio, 43215

Phone

(614) 645-8301

Website

https://new.columbus.gov/Government/Departments/Civil-Service-Commission

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