MAINTENANCE MECHANIC II - UTILITIES

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PAY RATE: $20.48/HR.

 

Position Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Utilities Maintenance Superintendent for Mechanical and Electrical, Maintenance Mechanic II supports the crew leader in maintaining and repairing lift stations, wells, reuse systems, and wastewater treatment plant equipment. This role requires the ability to work safely with high-voltage systems (up to 480v) under supervision. The position also demands proficiency with mechanical and electrical tools, as well as the ability to interpret blueprints and wiring diagrams. 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. Performs electrical, masonry, plumbing and welding tasks in repairing equipment or facilities.

• Assists in performing scheduled preventive maintenance and repairing a variety of water/wastewater related equipment, including bubbler system, air compressors, sealed water pumps, generators, hydraulic valves, transfer pumps, odor scrubbers, grinders, exhaust fans, vacuum filters, various pumps, chlorination systems and/or aeration systems.

• 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 pulling, inspecting, and cleaning of lift station pumps.

• 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. Inspect all mechanical and electrical items on lift station preventative maintenance check-off list.

• Inspects pull chains on pumps and replace as needed. Inspect 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. Inspect wire ties on float and power cords and replace them as needed.

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

• Installs or replaces equipment and machinery; participates in major plant installation and equipment overhauls.

• Assists with maintenance, adjustment, and repair to a variety of equipment, machinery and control systems in treatment plants and pumping stations.

• Assists in major installations and works on sophisticated treatment plant equipment.

• Performs electrical and plumbing work; replaces fixtures, switches, receptacles, wiring; repairs faucets, valves, lines, etc.

• Performs preventive maintenance on buildings, equipment, plumbing and electrical fixtures.

• Maintains 4 water storage tanks: painting and cleaning, etc. Repair and cleans salt tanks, maintains and repairs 8 - 2000-gallon chlorine tanks and if they cannot be repaired, must tell the crew leader what the problem is.

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

• Maintain records and logs, as needed.

• Loads, organizes, and cleans shop vehicles and equipment. Organizes shop materials and products for the shop.

• 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/or experience; and certificates or licenses required in order to fill the position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Collaborate respectfully with team members to ensure a positive and efficient work environment.

• Safely operate various tools to perform tasks accurately and efficiently.

• Ability to follow both oral and written instructions to complete tasks correctly.

• Ability to take initiative and complete tasks with minimal supervision while ensuring quality work.

• Ability to apply training and experience to make informed decisions in various situations.

• Ability to safely work with wastewater and related tasks to support department functions.

• Ability to work in or around moving machinery and high voltage safely.

• Must be committed to helping team members achieve shared goals and maintain productivity.

• Ability to adapt to working in different parts of the department or city as required.

• Ability to demonstrate skill in using a multi-meter for electrical testing and troubleshooting.

• Ability to work adjusting work schedules to meet operational needs.

• Must be capable of working in confined spaces and underground environments.

 

Education and Experience:

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

• Two years’ experience and/or training related to mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, repairs, and projects.

• Two years’ experience in the maintenance and repairs of heavy machinery and the control systems.

• A combination of education, training, and experience may be substituted at the City Manager’s discretion.

 

Certificates and Licenses:

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

• Must obtain Confined Space Entry Certification within one (1) year of employment.

• Must obtain a Forklift Certification within three (3) years of employment.

• Must obtain National Incident Management System (NIMS) 100, 200 and IS-700 within twelve (12) months of employment.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Will be required to assume the responsibilities of the crew leader as directed by the Superintendent.

 

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)	X
Good near vision	X
Good distant vision	X
Both eyes required	X
Depth perception	X
Distinguishing basic colors	X
Distinguishing shades of colors	X
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			X
Running			X
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

 

Environment	Constant	Frequent	Occasional	N/A
Work Inside
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.			X
With Fumes or Gases	X
With Smoke or Flames	X
With Chemicals	X
With Solvents	X
With Grease or Oils	X
With Radiant Energy		X
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			X
Other Relevant Information:				X

 

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.