Overview

Position Title: Industrial Mechanic (Building Services)

Company: City Of Dallas

Location: Dallas, Texas, US

Job Description:

The Industrial Mechanic provides senior level mechanical experience in the installation, repair, and maintenance of various industrial equipment, vehicles, or heavy automotive equipment.

Responsibilities:

  • Diagnoses, identifies, and determines equipment failures; identifies cause and ensures appropriate and professional repairs are completed by the mechanics.
  • Inspects and tests completed work to ensure repairs were performed according to standards; provides direction and leadership for industrial equipment serving aviation, utilities, and other departments.
  • Researches and orders parts needed for repairs, maintains records of purchases and installations according to established procedures, and keeps inventory of items needed for industrial equipment and vehicles.
  • Demonstrates proper work methods and safety procedures to other mechanics and helpers to ensure that work is performed in a proper and safe manner and to assist with complex repairs.
  • Inspects and executes repair, replacement, fabrication, modification, and installation of various types of plant equipment, including pumps, valves, chemical handling equipment, and all other related equipment in a timely manner to allow continuous operation of plant facilities when equipment malfunctions occur.
  • Performs major and minor repairs on a variety of machinery and mechanical equipment, including air conditioning, heating and ventilation equipment, in compliance with operation manuals and manufacturer’s specifications to ensure equipment operates properly.
  • Changes belts, oil, filters, greases bearings, clean, lubricates or replaces parts on various mechanical and electrical equipment; troubleshoots mechanical and electrical equipment and provides expertise on industrial, aviation, and heavy equipment.
  • Serves as lead worker over lower level mechanics.
  • Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma/ GED or equivalent work experience.
  • Four (4) years of experience performing preventative maintenance on various mechanical, electrical, HVAC, or heavy plant equipment.
  • Valid driver’s license with good driving record.
  • Subject to twenty-four/seven (24/7) call-out.
  • Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of steam boilers, chillers and air handling systems
  • Experience with cooling towers and hot and chilled water pumps
  • Experience with facility maintenance (e.g., general plumbing, carpentry and electrical skills).
  • Ability to work in confined spaces and frequently use a ladder.
  • Ability to operate hand and power tools and other equipment using good safety practices.
  • Spanish/English bilingual skills