Power Plant Technician 1
The City of Orrville // Orrville, Ohio
The City of Orrville - Department of Public Utilities seeks applicants for a Power Plant Technician 1. This is a semi-skilled to skilled work in the operation of high-pressure steam boilers, turbines, fuel and ash systems and other equipment in an electrical power generation plant.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Technicians are responsible for participating in the operation of high-pressure steam boilers to produce a constant supply of steam to the turbine generators. Positions in this class also operate the ash handling systems and inspect, lubricate, and service boiler auxiliary equipment according to an established routine. Workers will also assist in the operation of turbines and other plant equipment, perform non-skilled and semi-skilled tasks involving the installation and maintenance of plant equipment, buildings, and systems for city utilities.
Pay and Shift Hours:
Pay range is $26.98 to $33.71/hour, plus benefits.
Full-Time
Requirements and Qualifications:
Graduation from high school (or GED), preferably including courses in mathematics; supplemented by electrical, mechanical, welding, or other trades courses; certification in one or more maintenance trades, including but not limited to Industrial Maintenance, Machining, Welding, Electric, HVAC, or Instrumentation and Controls; experience in skilled and semi-skilled mechanical and/or electrical equipment and utility maintenance tasks, or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, abilities, and skills.
Applicants must be a United States Citizen or have legally declared their intentions of becoming a United States Citizen.
Must have a valid Ohio Drivers’ license.
Candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation and be drug free.
Military Credit:
Applicants who have been honorably discharged from active duty in the armed forces of the United States are eligible to receive an additional credit of 10% if they receive a qualifying (passing) score of 70%. A copy of your DD-214 must be submitted along with the application. No credit will be given if the appropriate documentation is received after the deadline.
How to Apply:
The deadline to apply is 5:00 pm on Monday, August 18, 2025.
This is a Civil Service position, filled only by application and written exam. Applications are available at www.orrville.com. Only applications submitted by email to hr@orrvilleoh.gov will be accepted.
Examination Date:
Exam will take place on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at 6:00 pm at Schmid Hall, 501 Hall Street, Orrville, Ohio. Doors to the building will open at 5:50 pm and the exam will start promptly at 6:00 pm. Allow 2 hours for the exam.
Identification:
In order to be admitted to the exam, you will be required to show a picture ID card to the examiner.
The City of Orrville is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodation or testing will be made for applicants with disabilities with 72 hours’ notice.
