Industrial Maintenance Technician - Examination

INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

The following Civil Service Commission announcement information applies: Announcement # 2026-012 DE; Approved CSC meeting minutes 1/23/2026.

Filing Of Application

Application must be made electronically through the City of Cleveland’s website: www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cleveland. The electronic application period is from 12:01 A.M. on Friday, January 30, 2026 until 11:59 P.M. on Thursday, February 19, 2026. Note: Applications will not be accepted after 11:59 P.M. on February 19, 2026.

Salary: The prevailing salary for this position as established by Ordinance of the Council of the City of Cleveland is $24.00 - $29.00 per hour.

Examination Information

Performance: Candidates will be notified of the time, date, and place of the examination.

Examples of Duties

• Under supervision assembles, erects, installs, maintains, repairs, calibrates, aligns (including laser alignment), dismantles and rebuilds pumps and motors, filter underdrains and sweeps, bearing assemblies, sludge collection equipment, shafts, piping supports, turbines, motor mounts, louvers, spill containment, chemical storage and feed equipment, and other machinery and equipment used in water plants, pump stations, towers and tanks.
• Assembles, repairs and installs machinery of all kinds or assists other maintenance technicians in doing so.
• Safely operates cranes, tow motors, power tools and hand tools and other motorized equipment.
• Performs basic motor repairs, including replacing bearings, packing, gaskets, components and housings.
• Replaces, modifies and repairs existing piping.
• Repairs and occasionally uses landscaping equipment, including lawnmowers, weed whackers, blowers, pumps, chainsaws and snow blowers.
• Measures and marks material and performs straightening, cutting, shaping, soldering, welding and testing by others and themselves.
• Identifies faulty equipment through observation and testing metrics.
• Assesses the condition of parts using micrometers, calipers, and specifications.
• Selects the appropriate tools, machines, and materials to be used in preparation of machinery work.
• Cleans, oils and lubricates machinery and equipment either as directed or without direct supervision.
• Cleans tools and work areas as directed.
• Assists in the startup and transfer of operations to emergency backup power (Generators) as necessary and return of operations to normal mode.
• Maintains accurate records of parts, tools and maintenance logs.
• Complies with all applicable safety regulations and policies.
• Operates lathes, mill machines, drill presses, grinders and other machine tools in fabricating tools and parts as necessary; performs HVAC maintenance and troubleshooting tasks; performs generator maintenance tasks; performs chemical feed equipment maintenance tasks; and other specialized maintenance tasks.
• Assists with the development, instruction and training of less-experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician personnel.
• Performs additional duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• Qualified candidates must possess either a diploma from a trade school or maintenance and fabrication program OR a minimum of 3 years of full-time paid experience in industrial equipment maintenance and/or in the operation of machine shop equipment in an industrial setting.
• Must be able to operate various hand and power tools.
• Must be proficient performing basic administrative tasks on computers and be able to learn and operate the City’s work order management system (including Microsoft Office applications).
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and shop drawings.
• Must have a basic understanding of mechanical systems and fabrication equipment.
• Must have the ability to learn the safe and proper operation of equipment such as lathes, mill machines, drill presses, and other machine tools; perform generator maintenance tasks; perform routine facility and production equipment maintenance tasks; as well as specialized maintenance and repair tasks.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces.
• Must pass a respirator fit test.
• Must be able to walk, climb ladders and steps, crouch, twist, bend and work in awkward positions for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds.
• A valid State of Ohio Driver's license is required.

Supplemental Information

NOTE: Minimum qualifications must be met as of the last day of the filing period unless otherwise stated.

Residency Credit

In accordance with the Ordinances of the City of Cleveland: A person who has had as his/her primary residence in the City of Cleveland for at least one year at the time of filing a Civil Service application, and desires to take an entry-level Civil Service examination, shall, if a passing grade on the written examination is attained, have ten (10) points added to his/her passing score.

Veterans’ Preference

Veterans' preference will be awarded, when applicable, to eligible veterans in accordance with Civil Service Rules 4.40E, 4.40F and 4.40G. Proof of active service or a DD Form 214 must be presented to the Commission at the time of filing for the examination in which credit is sought.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin/ancestry, military status, disability, age and religion.