Maintenance Mechanic II(Job Id 1903)

Posting Type: Open Competitive

Work Type: Full Time

Nature of Work: This is skilled journey level work involving the installation and maintenance of equipment at the municipal wastewater treatment plants, flood levee, and pump stations. Employees in this class perform major and minor installation and maintenance and 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 preferred AND Four (4) years of experience in at least two of the following areas: Pumps and motors, hydraulics, or pneumatics AND Responsible experience in the maintenance of equipment found in wastewater treatment facilities, levees, and pump stations.

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

Pay Range: $27.33 with step increases to $31.12/Hourly

Benefits: Forty-hour work week; twelve days of paid vacation per year for the first five years, sick leave, and twelve paid holidays. The City offers an employee group health insurance which includes major medical for individual or Family plan; Cash Pension Program, plus Social Security. See our website at www.cityofomaha.org (under the Employment section, Benefits link) 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 multiple-choice/written examination will be on TBD at the Omaha/Douglas Civic Center, 1819 Farnam Street. An invitation via email to the exam will be given to candidates once their application has been received, reviewed by a recruiter, and accepted to the test for the position. The test is designed to assess knowledge of the job, skills, and abilities of this position. The passing score on the examination is 60%. This will be weighted 100% in the final score.

Veteran Points: To claim five (5) points for veteran's preference, you must submit proof of service (such as a DD-214) that includes 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 6/21/2023.

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 machinery and equipment operations used in wastewater treatment, flood levee, and pump stations
* Knowledge of purchasing procedures and parts, materials, and supply acquisition
* Skill in performing installation, and maintenance activities on mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment
* Skill in the operation of the assigned tools and equipment
* Ability to read and interpret technical materials, schematics, and blueprints of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic 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 learn and adapt to advances in computer and electronics device technology and software
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and members of the general public

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 and diagnoses sources of malfunctions in hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical equipment and determines whether to repair or replace parts and equipment
* Installs, repairs, and maintains wastewater and flood control systems and related equipment, such as belt filter systems, pumps, heaters, motors, augers, compressors, mechanical power transmission equipment, plumbing, hydraulic hose, cylinders, and valves
* Welds broken or worn parts such as shafts, sprockets, and flight shoes
* Performs regular preventive maintenance on hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical equipment
* Reads and interprets mechanical drawings, schematics, and blueprints of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic designs
* Prepares daily reports, completes work orders, and maintains preventive maintenance records
* Initiates purchase requisitions and secures repair parts and materials; contacts vendors, sales people, and contractors as needed to attain pricing, availability, and order status
* Maintains the facilities, cuts grass and weeds, breaks up and removes old concrete, mixes and pours new concrete, and repairs or replaces doors, windows, and railings
* 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: Applicants requiring an accommodation for the examination because of a disability should advise the Human Resources Department a minimum of 48 hours prior to the examination by emailing

For a complete description of this job classification go to the City of Omaha's website at

Contact Points:
City of Omaha Human Resources Department
1819 Farnam St, Suite 506
Omaha, NE 68183

Phone: (402) 444-5300
Fax: (402) 444-5314

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The City of Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer.