WTE Maintenance Specialist

Full Job Description

Performs skilled journey level work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of waste to energy plant mechanical equipment.

Requirements

This description was prepared to indicate the kinds of activities and levels of work difficulty required of positions in this class. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities.

• Performs journey level inspections, preventive maintenance, and repair of plant equipment on a scheduled basis. 
• Performs welding and steel fabrication throughout the plant. 
• Installs and maintains various types of fasteners and retaining rings, piping, tubing, and hose-type fluid and air transfer systems. 
•  Troubleshoots, installs, maintains, and repairs the following: chain drive systems, belt drive systems, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, couplings, bearings, pumps, motors, conveyors, and valves.
• Performs minor tasks requiring rigging and machinist skills. 
• Follows standard safety procedures, and reports safety and environmental hazards to the shift supervisor. Reads, understands, and applies information such as lockout/tagout procedures, safety rules, job hazard analyses, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Performs related work as required.

Qualifications

Open-Entry Requirements:

• Experience: Three years in the installation, maintenance, and repair of industrial mechanical equipment, such as pumps, motors, conveyors, fans, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
• Substitution: Training in the maintenance and repair of industrial mechanical equipment from an accredited post-secondary academic, trade, technical institution, or apprenticeship, may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Equivalency: We may accept different combinations of education and experience. We welcome job seekers with relevant backgrounds to apply.

Licenses and Certifications:

• A valid driver’s license is required, to be maintained throughout employment.

Additional Information

For information on what to expect with the hiring process, a test information guide, and frequently asked questions, please visit our website.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and pass the examination for this position to be eligible for hire.

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit a City of Spokane employment application online by 4:00 p.m. on the filing cut-off date.

Upon request, at time of application, City of Spokane will provide alternative accessible tests to individuals with disabilities that impair manual, sensory or speaking skills needed to take the test, unless the test is intended to measure those skills.

The examination will consist of a multiple-choice test, with weights assigned as follows:

• Multiple-Choice Test 100%

This is an online examination and will require a computer. If you do not have access to a computer, please notify Civil Service so that one may be provided.

Computer reservations can also be made through your local, public library. Examination links with instructions will be emailed prior to 4:00 p.m.

Pacific Time on the start date and will expire at 4:00 p.m. on the due date as listed below. Keep in mind that the test link will be emailed from City of Spokane (info@governmentjobs.com).

• Applicants who apply and meet the minimum qualifications between Monday, February 9, 2026, and Monday, February 23, 2026, will test Thursday, February 26, 2026, through Monday, March 2, 2026.

NOTE: You may begin the exam at any time during the test period; however, once you begin, you will have 2 hours to complete the examination. You may take the exam only once during the open recruitment period.

The examination may include such subjects as:

• Mechanical Concepts
• Metalworking
• Blueprint Reading & Schematics
• Motors & Pumps
• Valves
• Bearings & Seals
• Tools & Equipment Operation
• Safety & First Aid
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity within our organization.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status, genetic information, veteran/military status or disability status.

As a Fair Chance employer, City of Spokane does not conduct initial background screening for non-public safety positions.