Utilities Maintenance Mechanic I

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PAY RATE: $22.05 /HR. + DOQ

 

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 and/or wells. This position requires knowledge of electrical and mechanical tools, basic knowledge and experience related to electricity, and safety procedures, and a mechanical background with the ability to assemble and dissemble machinery.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job-related marginal duties as required.

• 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 of 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. Inspect 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, waste water, 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.

 

 

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Work with various hands 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 equivalency diploma.

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

• Additional training and experience will be required.

 

Certificates and Licenses:

• Valid Florida Driver’s License

• Forklift Certification

• Confined Space Entry Certification

• F. E. M. A. IS-100, IS-200, IS-700

 

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

 

Environment	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 conditions of employment. The City of Plant City has the right to revise this job description at any time.