Utilities Maintenance Mechanic I - City of Plant City

Utilities Maintenance Mechanic I

PAY RATE: $22.05/HR.

Plant City, FL

11 Paid Holidays, PTO, and Benefits offered.

Schedule M- F 7am to 4pm

Position Summary:

The Maintenance Mechanic I is responsible for assisting the water and sewer 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, 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 duties as assigned.

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 equivalent diploma.
• 1 year experience and or training related to mechanical and electrical projects.
• Additional training and experience will be required.

Certificates and Licenses:

• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license and must be insurable by the City’s current insurance provider.
• Forklift Certification
• Confined Space Entry Certification
• National Incident Management System (NIMS) training will be required according to the job duties and responsibilities within one (1) year of employment. IS-100, IS-200, IS-700