Industrial Mechanic

The City of Boise is hiring for Industrial Mechanics at our Water Renewal Facility!

Join a skilled maintenance team supporting the City’s advanced water renewal (wastewater treatment) and public works operations. This hands‑on role focuses on mechanical maintenance, repair, installation, and troubleshooting of industrial equipment including pumps, motors, valves, piping, and process systems. Daily work includes welding and fabrication, rebuilding equipment, operating shop tools and heavy equipment, and keeping critical systems running safely and reliably.

This position is ideal for someone with mechanical or industrial maintenance experience who enjoys working with tools, problem‑solving, and learning new equipment. You’ll receive ongoing training, build valuable trade skills, and work toward wastewater operator certification in a stable, year‑round role.

• Steady full‑time work with consistent hours
• Hands‑on mechanical work – not a desk job
• Variety of work: maintenance, welding, fabrication, troubleshooting
• Operate industrial equipment, forklifts, cranes, and shop tools
• Paid training and certification opportunities
• Long‑term stability supporting essential city services

Top talent deserves top‑notch benefits. The City is among the best in the Treasure Valley when it comes to the benefits and perks we offer our employees.

• ZERO premium medical coverage option for you and your family
• PERSI retirement benefits plus 401(k)/457b with employer match
• 10 hours vacation per month (increases with tenure) + 12 paid holidays + 8 hours sick leave per month
• 10 weeks Parental Leave
• Up to $500 annual Well Being incentive
• Tuition reimbursement and free local bus pass
• Basic Life and Long Term Disability insurance at no cost

Performs corrective and preventive mechanical maintenance, repair, replacement, installation and operation of wastewater process equipment. Repairs, modifies and rebuilds worn or damaged equipment. Performs mechanical troubleshooting, repairs, rebuilding, installation, pipe fitting, plumbing, welding and fabrication. Operates light, medium and heavy hand, pneumatic and electric tools, chain pull hoists, power saws, forklifts and overhead cranes. Fabricates, welds and cuts parts and accessories utilizing welders, torches and a wide array of hand and power tools.

Utilizes computer programs to enter data and create maintenance records to ensure compliance with local, state and federal rules, regulations and laws. Reads and interprets blueprints and technical manuals to research and order parts and equipment.

Performs general design and fabrication of complex mechanical systems. Operates and maintains advanced shop fabrication tools, lathes, presses and milling machines. Works with all types of metals, wood, fiberglass and plastic materials.

Attends and completes assigned training to ensure compliance with city, state and federal regulations and maintain professional licensing and certification. Maintains a safe, clean and orderly work environment.

Reviews design documents, industry publications and equipment specifications to advise and recommend equipment selection. Assists in evaluating and setting maintenance standards and safety procedures. Acts as part of the facilities management team to identify maintenance needs and coordinates maintenance projects.

Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

High school diploma or equivalent and two years of experience troubleshooting, repairing, rebuilding, installing, fitting pipe, plumbing and fabricating in a maintenance or industrial setting, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

• Engines, pumps, valves, compressors, electrical circuits and process instrumentation, low and high‑voltage electrical systems
• Occupational safety standards and hazards
• Practices and equipment used in pipe fitting, welding, plasma cutting and fabricating
• Shop geometry
• Hazards associated with industrial maintenance, including…