Machinery and Equipment Mechanic 1

About the role

This is skilled mechanical work at the intermediate level in the maintenance and repair of a variety of mechanical equipment in a large City facility or several facilities. Employees perform routine maintenance and repair of machinery and related equipment, gain experience with progressively more difficult and complex mechanical maintenance and repair work, and work under the supervision of a technical supervisor. The position involves some disagreeable aspects and physical effort, and serves as a pathway to advancement to the full-performance Machinery and Equipment Mechanic 2 class.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and repair of machinery and related equipment including generators, motors, pumps, compressors, fans, and valves
• Perform basic trades tasks as assigned, such as routine plumbing and electrical work
• Gain experience and learn progressively more difficult and complex mechanical maintenance and repair work
• Safeguard and account for all tools, equipment, and supplies used in the course of work

Requirements

• Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth school grade (High School diploma or GED)
• Experience: Two years of experience learning to maintain and repair machinery and mechanical equipment in a large industrial facility as a helper
• Alternative qualification: Completion of a post-high-school mechanical trade program at an accredited vocational technical institute, trades school, or college in a related field, with a diploma indicating completion of all program curriculum
• Physical ability: Ability to physically perform the duties and work in the environmental conditions required of the position
• License: Possession of a valid proper class motor vehicle operator's license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to appointment and during tenure, if required by work assignment
• Residency: Must have established bona fide residency in the City of Philadelphia for one year prior to appointment (Philadelphia residency not required to apply)

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care: Medical, Dental, Prescription, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Hybrid Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution retirement plan
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer
• Impact: work that matters to millions of residents
• Growth opportunities within a growing city
• Diversity and inclusion: a workplace where everyone belongs

Selection process

Applicants are evaluated and scored through a Training and Experience Evaluation — no scheduled examination is required. Scores are based on documentation of education and experience provided by the candidate, including college transcripts, licenses, certifications, paid out-of-class documentation, and a detailed description of education, experience, and credentials. An Open-Competitive eligible list will be established (anticipated the week of November 16, 2026; date may change). Permanent City employees receive no promotional preference. Candidates who pass are retained on the eligible list for a minimum of one year and a maximum of two years after list establishment.