
O&M Technician Lvl 2 - St. Bernard
Cincinnati, OHJob$40.09/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago
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The O&M Technician Level 2 is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of utility plant equipment and assists with maintenance. The role performs station operations, inspections, testing, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance, while supporting plant safety, efficiency, and operational goals. The position is located in St. Bernard, Ohio, and requires a high school diploma or GED, four years of experience, and a license; an associate degree is preferred.
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DTE is one of the nation's largest diversified energy companies. Our electric and gas companies have fueled our customer's homes and Michigan's progress for more than a century.And as Michigan's largest source of renewable energy, we're creating a cleaner, healthier environment to power our future. We're also serving communities beyond Michigan, where our affiliated businesses offer renewable energy, emission control technologies, and energy services to industries in 19 states. But we're more than a leading energy company... and working at DTE is more than just a job.At DTE, we take great care of each other and our customers, and we use our energy to be a force for growth and prosperity in our communities. When you join us, you'll be part of a team that welcomes, recognizes, and celebrates differences, and values everyone's health, safety, and wellbeing. Are you ready to make that kind of difference? Bring your energy to DTE.Together, we can achieve great things.The hourly rate for this position is$40.09****. Job Summary Location: St. Bernard, OH The person holding this position will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of all utility plant equipment and assist with maintenance tasks as assigned. Key Accountabilities Performs all station shift operation and maintenance, including startup and shutdown of main plant components and auxiliariesPerform operations in accordance with established SOPs and job safety standardsRespond to abnormalities and take corrective actions consistent with established operating procedures and good engineering practiceConducts routine tours of the plant to inspect equipment; provides feedback to other employeesComplies with all site safety requirements and procedures. Identifies safety hazards and takes corrective actions, as necessaryMaintains accuracy of shift operating logs, records, time sheets, work orders and other administrative documents related to the power plantPerforms routine cycle chemistry testing and makes the necessary adjustments to optimize efficiency. Checks daily consumption rates of chemicals, gasses, fuels, water, and other consumables; monitors inventories and initiates action to replenish when appropriatePerforms plant switching and tagging of equipment in accordance with approved procedures and prudent operations and maintenance practicesPerforms electrical and mechanical inspections, trouble- shooting, and maintenance tasks under direction of Management when assignedInvestigates plant problems, incidents, accidents, and unusual events, and provides analyses, recommendations, reports, and appropriate follow-up plansReads and records gauges and meters. Performs routine operational test and adjustments on all power plant systems and components, as requiredDevelops, assists, and revises operations and maintenance related proceduresPerforms and maintains housekeeping standards and dutiesPerforms routine preventive and predictive maintenance on all systems and equipment; supports corrective maintenance efforts on selected equipment when properly trained or supervisedBecomes lead system representative on assigned systemsPerforms other duties necessary to fulfill plant requirementsCommunicates with other company personnel on-site and at other locations. Represents the company in dealing with the public, steam and power customers, vendors, contractors, regulators, and other non-company personnelAssist other team members and works with all departments to support the operation in achieving its goals*Willingness to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime and respond to off-hour call-ins when contacted by phone Qualifications A high school diploma or GED, four years of experience and license is required An associate degree is preferred Must have knowledge of utility and power plant mechanical and electrical equipment, including chillers motors, pumps, fluid sy
How this job compares
Set against the 6,656 open Maintenance Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$40.09/hr
- Ohio median$28–34/hr169 hourly ranges
- US median$27–34/hr3,042 hourly ranges
This rate, $40.09/hr, is 29% above the Ohio median midpoint ($31/hr) — in the top quarter of Maintenance Technician hourly ranges in Ohio.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 479 open Maintenance Technician jobs in Ohio and 6,656 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Ohio
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 4 years of experience; Maintenance Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (3,805 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a high school diploma; 3,134 of the 6,656 open Maintenance Technician jobs (47%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 6, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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