MAINTENANCE MECHANIC I - UTILITIES

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PAY RATE: $19.32/HR

 

Position Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Mechanical Electrical Foreman III, the Maintenance Mechanic I is responsible for assisting the crew leader with the maintenance and repair of lift stations, Wastewater Treatment Plant, and/or wells. Work is reviewed through oral and written reports, discussion, and results obtained.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

• Assists in preventive maintenance and scheduled maintenance of lift station equipment. Assist in the repair and/or replacement of motors, pumps and all associated equipment in lift stations and piping or structural components that require replacement.

• Assists in the checking and maintenance of equipment such as motors, blowers, pumps, compressors, chemical feeders, rotary distributors and flotation units.

• Assists in performing scheduled preventive maintenance and repairing a variety of water/wastewater related equipment.

• Learns to fabricate or repair products (motors, machine parts, etc.) using a cutting torch and welder.

• Assists in the pulling, troubleshooting and repairing of motors, starters, relays, regulators, pumps, soft starts, programmable logic controllers and many other items related to utilities.

• Assists in the maintenance of the Lakeland/Plant City potable water interconnect.

• Assists in the installation of well pumps, motors, and related equipment.

• Assists in the preventative and corrective maintenance to Collection System lift stations, grounds and associated equipment.

• Inspects pull chains on pumps and replace as needed. Inspects wear-rings and impellers on pumps. Exercises plug valves at the station. Cleans and inspects check valves at the stations. Checks operation of float switches in the station. Inspects wire ties on float and power cords and replace as needed.

• Washes down pumping station, assists in vacuum cleaning of station, removes rags and debris from floats and electrical power cords.

• Assists in installation or replacement of equipment and machinery; participates in major plant installation and equipment overhauls.

• May operate heavy machinery including electrical meters, forklift, cranes, and front loader.

• Assists with the maintenance of 4 water storage tanks, painting, cleaning, etc. Assists with repairing and cleaning of salt tanks. Assists with the maintenance and repair of 8 - 2000 gallon chlorine tanks and if they cannot be repaired, assists with the installation of new tanks.

• Assists with concrete work and performs basic carpentry work in lift station repair, and other work as required.

• Learns to use a handheld scanner for computer checks. Scans barcodes on motors, pumps, etc.

• Maintains records and logs, as needed.

• Follows the direction of Maintenance Mechanic III.

• Works a rotating twenty-four hour, seven-day on-call shift for emergency coverage within 12 months.

• All employees will be cross-trained in water, wastewater, and/or reclaimed water for equivalent positions. The employee may be directed to change positions at any time of employment without notice on a permanent or temporary basis.

• Performs other job duties as assigned.

 

Minimum Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty or responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities; education and experience; and certificates or licenses required in order to fill the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Work with various hand and power tools.

• Follow oral and written instructions.

• Take independent action without constant supervision.

• Make logical decisions based on training and experience.

• Work in or around wastewater and related jobs.

• Work in a responsible manner when dealing with coworkers.

• Must be dedicated to providing support to other employees in a team atmosphere.

• Must be in good physical condition working outside in the elements performing extensive lifting and mechanical repairs.

• Must be willing to work in different areas of the department or city as required.

• Must be able to work in confined spaces and underground.

 

Education and Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an equivalent diploma.

• 1 year experience and or training related to mechanical and electrical projects

 

Certificates and Licenses:

• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license and must be insurable by the City’s current insurance provider.

• Must obtain forklift certification within 2 years of permanent hire.

• Must obtain Confined Space Entry Certification within 2 years of permanent hire.

• Must obtain FEMA IS-100, IS-200, IS-700 within 2 years of permanent hire.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• N/A

 

Essential Physical Abilities:

Code: Constant = 2/3 or more of the time

Frequent = from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time

Occasional = up to 1/3 of the time

N/A = Not applicable

Physical Skills	Constant	Frequent	Occasional	N/A
Heavy lifting (45 lbs. and over)	X
Moderate lifting (15 to 44 lbs.)			X
Light lifting (under 15 lbs.)	X
Heavy carrying (45 lbs. and over)	X
Moderate carrying (14 to 44 lbs.)			X
Light carrying (under 15 lbs.)	X
Reaching above shoulder	X
Use of fingers	X
Both hands required	X
Climbing (use of legs and arms)		X
Climbing (legs only)
Good near vision	X
Good distant vision	X
Both eyes required
Depth perception
Distinguishing basic colors	X
Distinguishing shades of colors
Good hearing (with or without hearing aid)	X
Straight pulling			X
Pulling hand over hand			X
Pushing	X
Walking	X
Standing	X
Crawling			X
Kneeling			X
Bending			X
Balancing			X
Stooping	X
Jumping
Running
Throwing	X
Driving (cars, small vans, pick-ups, etc.)	X
Driving & operating (heavy equip., trucks, etc.)			X
Other

 

Environmental Conditions:

Code: Constant = 2/3 or more of the time

Frequent = from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time

Occasional = up to 1/3 of the time

N/A = Not applicable

 

Environmental Conditions	Constant	Frequent	Occasional	N/A
Work Inside			X
Work Outside		X
In the Heat		X
In the Cold			X
In High Humidity			X
In Dampness or Chilliness	X
In Dry Conditions	X
In or with Noisy Conditions		X
In Darkness			X
In or with Dusty Conditions	X
With Silica, Asbestos, etc.
With Fumes or Gases	X
With Smoke or Flames	X
With Chemicals		X
With Solvents		X
With Grease or Oils		X
With Radiant Energy
With Electrical Energy	X
On Slippery Surfaces			X
On Uneven Surfaces			X
In or With Moving Objects		X
In or With Ladders/Scaffolding		X
At Heights above Ground Level			X
Below Ground Level		X
In Water		X
With Explosives				X
With Poor Ventilation			X
With Odors	X
With Unusual Fatigue Factors
Other Relevant Information:

 

Emergency Responsibilities:

In the event of an emergency or disaster, an employee may be required to respond promptly to duties and responsibilities as assigned by the employee’s department, Emergency Management or City Administration. Such assignments may be before, during or after the emergency/disaster.

 

Disclaimers:

This job description is not intended to, and does not, constitute an offer of employment or a contract for employment or the terms and condition of employment. The City of Plant City has the right to revise this job description at any time