Power Plant Maintenance Mechanic - PGS
City of Grand Island, NE
Salary: $36.72 - $47.80 Hourly
Location : Grand Island, NE
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 8080-0825
Department: Utilities
Division: Generation
Opening Date: 08/18/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
Perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the maintenance and repair of the electric production plants including work on plant machinery, equipment and tools.
Essential Functions
Display honest, trustworthy, and ethical behavior when dealing with internal and external customers.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Regular attendance that is punctual and dependable is required.
Perform regular preventive maintenance on plant machinery and equipment in order to ensure a minimal of breakdowns; oil and grease plant machinery and equipment; repair and replace all machinery and equipment as necessary.
Inspect plant facilities, valves, turbines, generators, pumps and engines to ensure proper working order of machinery and equipment; perform installation of new equipment; rebuild, clean replace and repair used equipment.
Maintain inventory of tools and equipment necessary to perform maintenance and repair activities; assist in requisition of parts as necessary to perform maintenance and repairs.
Prepare a variety of paperwork regarding maintenance and repair activities; assist in maintaining computerized records of activities.
Participate in maintenance and repair activities involving trades including carpentry, machinist operations, concrete work, roofing, masonry, HVAC related work, plumbing and welding; fabricate parts and tools as necessary.
Provide assistance to plant personnel and City departments in solving mechanical and operating problems; may provide instructional guidance to subordinate personnel as necessary or required.
Monitor and conduct regular checks of all equipment and machinery in the water well field, pumping stations, substations, reservoirs and electric production plants; read meters and make adjustments as necessary.
Maintain plant facilities and grounds including painting equipment and buildings; mow, trim, fertilize and water plant grounds; assist in changing chlorine cylinders.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Knowledge of:
Methods involved in estimating materials and supplies needed for various projects.
Principles and practices of record keeping and report preparation.
Principles and practices involved in construction work.
Basic principles and practices involved in repair of various equipment and machinery.
Basic mechanical, plumbing, welding, roofing, masonry, carpentry, pipe fitting, and electrical practices.
Basic mathematical principles.
Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.
Safe work practices.
Operational and repair aspects of high-pressure steam related equipment.
All working components of the power plants and water well field and their proper working order.
Principles and practices involved in repair of various equipment and machinery.
Basic computer operations.
Various machinery and related parts.
Principles and practices of pipe threading.
Principles and practices of machinist fabrication.
Mechanical, plumbing, welding, roofing, masonry, carpentry and pipe fitting practices.
Operation of various technical plant related equipment and tools.
Ability to:
Learn to operate various technical plant related equipment and tools.
Learn basic computer operations.
Learn the principles and practices of machinist fabrication.
Learn about various machinery and related parts.
Learn the principle and practices of pipe threading.
Learn the operational and repair aspects of high-pressure steam related equipment.
Learn about the working components of the power plants and water well field and their proper working order.
Learn to operate a variety of plant machinery, equipment and tools relative to maintenance and repair activities including trucks, tractors, welders, cutting torches and grounds maintenance equipment.
Learn to diagnose and repair malfunctioning equipment based upon equipment readings.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Interpret and apply pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.
Prepare and maintain various records, charts and logs.
Lift heavy objects.
Work in both outdoor and indoor environmental conditions, with exposure to heat/cold, fumes, dust, noise, water, oil and grease.
Work in confined spaces, and with moving mechanical parts.
Work at high elevations.
Must have use of arms and legs.
Must be able to operate computer terminal and applicable programs.
Properly wear all safety equipment.
Must be able to see and read gauges, trouble lights and control panel screens.
Must be able to recognize and distinguish colors.
Properly handle hazardous materials.
Operate a variety of plant machinery, equipment and tools relative to maintenance and repair activities including trucks, tractors, welders, cutting torches and grounds maintenance equipment.
Diagnose and repair malfunctioning equipment based upon equipment readings.
Perform maintenance and repair activities including welding of parts and equipment.
Supplemental Information
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
Two years of experience performing maintenance on industrial mechanical equipment or performing similar duties in a steam power generation facility.
Training:
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by specialized training in mechanical maintenance and repair or a related field.
License or Certification:
Employee must possess a valid driver's license and maintain insurability as determined by the City's insurance carrier. Click to view our driver eligibility requirements.
Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, an appropriate, valid Class IV Water Operator's license within eighteen (18) months of date of hire.
Salary:Position will start at the entry level of the City's salary table. Consideration may be given if experience exceeds entry-level qualifications.
Residency:
All Production Division Personnel must live within a 30-minute driving distance of 1035 W. Wildwood Dr, Grand Island, Nebraska. The shortest route available on Google maps will be used to determine commute time.
Working Hours:
Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Exam:
An exam will be administered to a selected amount of qualified applicants.
Other:
Candidates are subject to a background check.
Rates Effective January 1, 2025 and aresubject to change.
This is a general guide for the purpose of informing all new employees of benefits. Coverage for all benefits, with the exception of the retirement savings plan, is effective the first of the month following one full calendar month of full time employment. Payroll deduction will begin in the month prior to the effective date of coverage. The retirement savings plan is effective on the first day of employment.
HEALTH INSURANCE: Blue Cross/Blue Shield coverage provided to the employee and dependents. There are two options: a Qualified High Deductible Plan with an HSA, or a Traditional PPO plan. If your spouse is eligible for coverage on their employer's group health plan, spousal coverage with the City is not available.
The semi-monthly premiums for the High Deductible Plan: ($3300/$5800 deductible)
VISION INSURANCE: EyeMed Vision coverage is available to employees and dependents. The employee is responsible for the full premium. Employee only - $7.09; Employee/Spouse - $13.88; Employee/Children - $14.61; Family - $21.48. All rates are monthly payroll deductions.
LIFE INSURANCE: Securian/Ochs Life Insurance coverage provided for employee ($50,000), spouse ($10,000), and dependents ($5,000 each), with premiums paid by the City. Supplemental life insurance available for employee and dependents through payroll deduction.
RETIREMENT PLAN: Mandatory Ameritas Retirement Plan. 7% of gross earnings, City contributes 8%. Effective on date of employment. Four year vesting schedule. Voluntary after-tax contributions up to 10% - not matched by City.
DEFERRED COMP: Five optional Deferred Compensation Plans which allow pre-tax contributions up to $23,000/year.
LONG-TERM DISABILITY: CIGNA - LTD provided for employee. Pays a portion (60%, maximum of $8500 per month) of employee's salary should he/she becomes disabled.
CAFETERIA/125 PLAN: Optional participation by the employee. Can be used for medical expenses, non-employer sponsored premiums and/or dependent daycare.
VEBA PLAN (HRA): MidAmerica. Post-employment plan for money to be used for post- employment medical expenses. Contributions made by the City.
PAID VACATION: Upon completion of six months of continuous service, an employee will have 40 hours of vacation time. The employee will accrue an additional 40 hours in the first 6 months following the introductory period. (96 hours in years 2 - 4; 120 hours in years 5 - 6; 128 hours in years 7 - 8; 136 hours in years 9 - 10; 144 hours in years 11 - 12; 152 hours in year 13; 160 in years 14 - 19; 180 hours in years 20 - 24; 200 hours in years 25 and beyond.)
PAID HOLIDAYS: Nine holidays and three personal leave days. If hired on or after April 1st, personal leave will be available October 1st.
MEDICAL LEAVE: Accrual of 8 hours per month which is cumulative to a maximum of 1,106 hours.
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The information provided to these Supplemental Questions will be used in combination with the employment application to determine whether candidates' meet the qualification requirements and/or the final score. Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in the application being rejected or receiving a lower score. Please do not submit a resume in place of completing the Supplemental Questions. When applying for this position, I understand that I must thoroughly complete the Education and Work Experience sections of my application and the Supplemental Questions. This includes a detailed description of each position that I feel qualifies me for the job I am seeking. I have read the above statement and understand that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected or my receiving a lower examination score. I also understand that I may not submit resumes in lieu of filling out the application or answering the Supplemental Questions. However, I may attach a resume to the application to provide additional information.
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Please detail any relevant education, experience or training to this position.
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Do you possess a high school diploma or equivalent?
04
I understand I must maintain a valid driver's license and maintain insurability as determined by the City's insurance carrier.
05
Have you had any major driving violations within the last 5 years or any minor driving violations within the last 3 years. Please review to the job posting for the list of guidelines under the license and certification section.
06
Do you possess a valid Class IV Water Operator's license?
07
The position has a residency requirement which must be met by the date of hire. If hired for the position, I understand I will be required to meet the residency requirement.
08
Candidates offered employment will be subject to a pre-employment/post-offer physical and drug screen. Do you understand the requirement?
Required Question
Location : Grand Island, NE
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 8080-0825
Department: Utilities
Division: Generation
Opening Date: 08/18/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
Perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the maintenance and repair of the electric production plants including work on plant machinery, equipment and tools.
Essential Functions
Display honest, trustworthy, and ethical behavior when dealing with internal and external customers.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Regular attendance that is punctual and dependable is required.
Perform regular preventive maintenance on plant machinery and equipment in order to ensure a minimal of breakdowns; oil and grease plant machinery and equipment; repair and replace all machinery and equipment as necessary.
Inspect plant facilities, valves, turbines, generators, pumps and engines to ensure proper working order of machinery and equipment; perform installation of new equipment; rebuild, clean replace and repair used equipment.
Maintain inventory of tools and equipment necessary to perform maintenance and repair activities; assist in requisition of parts as necessary to perform maintenance and repairs.
Prepare a variety of paperwork regarding maintenance and repair activities; assist in maintaining computerized records of activities.
Participate in maintenance and repair activities involving trades including carpentry, machinist operations, concrete work, roofing, masonry, HVAC related work, plumbing and welding; fabricate parts and tools as necessary.
Provide assistance to plant personnel and City departments in solving mechanical and operating problems; may provide instructional guidance to subordinate personnel as necessary or required.
Monitor and conduct regular checks of all equipment and machinery in the water well field, pumping stations, substations, reservoirs and electric production plants; read meters and make adjustments as necessary.
Maintain plant facilities and grounds including painting equipment and buildings; mow, trim, fertilize and water plant grounds; assist in changing chlorine cylinders.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Knowledge of:
Methods involved in estimating materials and supplies needed for various projects.
Principles and practices of record keeping and report preparation.
Principles and practices involved in construction work.
Basic principles and practices involved in repair of various equipment and machinery.
Basic mechanical, plumbing, welding, roofing, masonry, carpentry, pipe fitting, and electrical practices.
Basic mathematical principles.
Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.
Safe work practices.
Operational and repair aspects of high-pressure steam related equipment.
All working components of the power plants and water well field and their proper working order.
Principles and practices involved in repair of various equipment and machinery.
Basic computer operations.
Various machinery and related parts.
Principles and practices of pipe threading.
Principles and practices of machinist fabrication.
Mechanical, plumbing, welding, roofing, masonry, carpentry and pipe fitting practices.
Operation of various technical plant related equipment and tools.
Ability to:
Learn to operate various technical plant related equipment and tools.
Learn basic computer operations.
Learn the principles and practices of machinist fabrication.
Learn about various machinery and related parts.
Learn the principle and practices of pipe threading.
Learn the operational and repair aspects of high-pressure steam related equipment.
Learn about the working components of the power plants and water well field and their proper working order.
Learn to operate a variety of plant machinery, equipment and tools relative to maintenance and repair activities including trucks, tractors, welders, cutting torches and grounds maintenance equipment.
Learn to diagnose and repair malfunctioning equipment based upon equipment readings.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Interpret and apply pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.
Prepare and maintain various records, charts and logs.
Lift heavy objects.
Work in both outdoor and indoor environmental conditions, with exposure to heat/cold, fumes, dust, noise, water, oil and grease.
Work in confined spaces, and with moving mechanical parts.
Work at high elevations.
Must have use of arms and legs.
Must be able to operate computer terminal and applicable programs.
Properly wear all safety equipment.
Must be able to see and read gauges, trouble lights and control panel screens.
Must be able to recognize and distinguish colors.
Properly handle hazardous materials.
Operate a variety of plant machinery, equipment and tools relative to maintenance and repair activities including trucks, tractors, welders, cutting torches and grounds maintenance equipment.
Diagnose and repair malfunctioning equipment based upon equipment readings.
Perform maintenance and repair activities including welding of parts and equipment.
Supplemental Information
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
Two years of experience performing maintenance on industrial mechanical equipment or performing similar duties in a steam power generation facility.
Training:
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by specialized training in mechanical maintenance and repair or a related field.
License or Certification:
Employee must possess a valid driver's license and maintain insurability as determined by the City's insurance carrier. Click to view our driver eligibility requirements.
Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, an appropriate, valid Class IV Water Operator's license within eighteen (18) months of date of hire.
Salary:Position will start at the entry level of the City's salary table. Consideration may be given if experience exceeds entry-level qualifications.
Residency:
All Production Division Personnel must live within a 30-minute driving distance of 1035 W. Wildwood Dr, Grand Island, Nebraska. The shortest route available on Google maps will be used to determine commute time.
Working Hours:
Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Exam:
An exam will be administered to a selected amount of qualified applicants.
Other:
Candidates are subject to a background check.
Rates Effective January 1, 2025 and aresubject to change.
This is a general guide for the purpose of informing all new employees of benefits. Coverage for all benefits, with the exception of the retirement savings plan, is effective the first of the month following one full calendar month of full time employment. Payroll deduction will begin in the month prior to the effective date of coverage. The retirement savings plan is effective on the first day of employment.
HEALTH INSURANCE: Blue Cross/Blue Shield coverage provided to the employee and dependents. There are two options: a Qualified High Deductible Plan with an HSA, or a Traditional PPO plan. If your spouse is eligible for coverage on their employer's group health plan, spousal coverage with the City is not available.
The semi-monthly premiums for the High Deductible Plan: ($3300/$5800 deductible)
- Employee only $ 30.35
- Employee 2/4 $ 86.77
- Employee and Family $177.02
- Employee only $123.24
- Employee 2/4 $231.68
- Employee and Family $360.60
VISION INSURANCE: EyeMed Vision coverage is available to employees and dependents. The employee is responsible for the full premium. Employee only - $7.09; Employee/Spouse - $13.88; Employee/Children - $14.61; Family - $21.48. All rates are monthly payroll deductions.
LIFE INSURANCE: Securian/Ochs Life Insurance coverage provided for employee ($50,000), spouse ($10,000), and dependents ($5,000 each), with premiums paid by the City. Supplemental life insurance available for employee and dependents through payroll deduction.
RETIREMENT PLAN: Mandatory Ameritas Retirement Plan. 7% of gross earnings, City contributes 8%. Effective on date of employment. Four year vesting schedule. Voluntary after-tax contributions up to 10% - not matched by City.
DEFERRED COMP: Five optional Deferred Compensation Plans which allow pre-tax contributions up to $23,000/year.
LONG-TERM DISABILITY: CIGNA - LTD provided for employee. Pays a portion (60%, maximum of $8500 per month) of employee's salary should he/she becomes disabled.
CAFETERIA/125 PLAN: Optional participation by the employee. Can be used for medical expenses, non-employer sponsored premiums and/or dependent daycare.
VEBA PLAN (HRA): MidAmerica. Post-employment plan for money to be used for post- employment medical expenses. Contributions made by the City.
PAID VACATION: Upon completion of six months of continuous service, an employee will have 40 hours of vacation time. The employee will accrue an additional 40 hours in the first 6 months following the introductory period. (96 hours in years 2 - 4; 120 hours in years 5 - 6; 128 hours in years 7 - 8; 136 hours in years 9 - 10; 144 hours in years 11 - 12; 152 hours in year 13; 160 in years 14 - 19; 180 hours in years 20 - 24; 200 hours in years 25 and beyond.)
PAID HOLIDAYS: Nine holidays and three personal leave days. If hired on or after April 1st, personal leave will be available October 1st.
MEDICAL LEAVE: Accrual of 8 hours per month which is cumulative to a maximum of 1,106 hours.
01
The information provided to these Supplemental Questions will be used in combination with the employment application to determine whether candidates' meet the qualification requirements and/or the final score. Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in the application being rejected or receiving a lower score. Please do not submit a resume in place of completing the Supplemental Questions. When applying for this position, I understand that I must thoroughly complete the Education and Work Experience sections of my application and the Supplemental Questions. This includes a detailed description of each position that I feel qualifies me for the job I am seeking. I have read the above statement and understand that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected or my receiving a lower examination score. I also understand that I may not submit resumes in lieu of filling out the application or answering the Supplemental Questions. However, I may attach a resume to the application to provide additional information.
- I acknowledge I have read and understand the above information.
02
Please detail any relevant education, experience or training to this position.
03
Do you possess a high school diploma or equivalent?
- Yes
- No
04
I understand I must maintain a valid driver's license and maintain insurability as determined by the City's insurance carrier.
- I understand the requirement.
05
Have you had any major driving violations within the last 5 years or any minor driving violations within the last 3 years. Please review to the job posting for the list of guidelines under the license and certification section.
- Yes
- No
06
Do you possess a valid Class IV Water Operator's license?
- Yes
- No
07
The position has a residency requirement which must be met by the date of hire. If hired for the position, I understand I will be required to meet the residency requirement.
- I understand the requirement.
08
Candidates offered employment will be subject to a pre-employment/post-offer physical and drug screen. Do you understand the requirement?
- I understand the requirement.
- I do not understand the requirement.
Required Question
JOB SUMMARY
Power Plant Maintenance Mechanic - PGS
City of Grand Island, NE
Grand Island
a day ago
N/A
Full-time
Power Plant Maintenance Mechanic - PGS