Industrial Mechanic-Lift Stations

Hillsborough County•Tampa, FL

12d•$45,219 - $86,320

About The Position

The Industrial Mechanic performs maintenance, fabrication, overhaul, and repair of mechanical equipment at water, wastewater, reclaimed-water treatment facilities, sewer pump stations, and low-pressure sewer system facilities. The role assists with or leads crews performing preventive and corrective maintenance and installing new equipment, and helps plan work and estimate maintenance costs. The mechanic troubleshoots and repairs pumps, valves, piping, gearboxes, air systems, gas compressors, turbine generators, grit chambers, and chemical systems. Work may include pump and motor alignment; laser alignment; vibration and ultrasound testing; lubrication and greasing; welding; piping repairs; machining and fabricating parts; and maintaining buildings and grounds. The position uses computer systems and facility work-management and monitoring software, including SCADA and CAMS. The employee may direct or train other employees, respond to emergencies, and perform work outside the normal classification when required. The position requires readiness to work overtime and rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and to participate in a 24/7 after-hours standby rotation after successful completion of probation. Work may take place in confined spaces, at heights, and in environments with hazardous fumes, using protective gear and respiratory equipment as necessary. This is classified as medium work, involving exertion of up to 50 pounds occasionally, 30 pounds frequently, and 10 pounds constantly. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, a valid Florida driver’s license, and either four years of relevant mechanical maintenance and repair experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. A separate qualification path calls for six years of relevant experience and a valid Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT) credential, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Some positions require a Class B commercial driver’s license with tanker endorsement and/or a Florida wastewater collections license, or the ability to obtain and maintain one. A passing math and technical comprehension test may also be required. Salary: $45,219–$86,320.

Requirements

High school graduation or GED, plus four years of experience in mechanical maintenance and repair or replacement of water- and wastewater-related equipment, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
A separate qualification path requires high school graduation or GED, six years of relevant mechanical maintenance and repair or replacement experience, and a valid Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT) credential, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Valid Florida driver’s license.
Knowledge of machinery and mechanical-equipment maintenance and repair, water/reclaimed-water/wastewater treatment systems, sewer pump and lift stations, and low-pressure sewer systems.
Knowledge of facility operating equipment, hydraulics, electricity, combustion, safety practices, and odor-control and/or disinfection processes.
Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose equipment problems and make necessary repairs.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions and read piping and electrical diagrams, schematics, and blueprints.
Ability to perform predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance on assigned equipment and machinery.
Ability to estimate time, materials, and equipment requirements and requisition materials as needed.
Ability to use computers and related software; basic familiarity with standard office software and a computer-operated work management system is expected.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and work effectively with others.
Ability to pass medical testing and wear respiratory protection appropriate to the work environment.
Ability and willingness to respond to emergencies and work overtime, rotating shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to operate forklifts, backhoes, boom/bucket trucks, or other heavy equipment.
Ability to serve as a lead employee on assigned project teams when directed.
Some positions require a Class B commercial driver’s license with tanker endorsement for LPSS and pump-station assignments.
Some positions require possession of, or the ability to obtain and maintain, an appropriate Florida wastewater collections license.
A passing math and technical comprehension test may be required.
Willingness to participate in a 24/7 after-hours standby rotation after successful completion of probation.
Ability to perform medium work: exert up to 50 pounds occasionally, 30 pounds frequently, and 10 pounds constantly.

Nice To Haves

Background in stick, TIG, or MIG welding.
Experience repairing PVC, CPVC, and flanged piping.
Experience with pump and motor alignment and laser alignment of blowers and motors.
Experience performing vibration and ultrasound testing on motors, gearboxes, pumps, and blowers.
Advanced knowledge of preventive maintenance practices and lubrication and greasing procedures for facility equipment.

Responsibilities

Review system designs, specifications, and products; attend pre-construction meetings; and recommend changes to mechanical systems at water, wastewater, and reclaimed-water facilities.
Monitor, review, and validate work practices for quality assurance and compliance with safety standards.
Troubleshoot mechanical problems and recommend corrective actions.
Input and retrieve data from SCADA and CAMS, and run reports as needed.
Perform preventive maintenance and corrective repairs on facility equipment.
Fabricate and machine repair parts, including welding steel, brass, and aluminum.
Operate lathes, mill/drill presses, welders, and other metalworking power tools.
Direct or oversee other employees and provide instruction, guidance, and training when assigned.
Locate leaks and detect defects in water, wastewater, and reclaimed-water equipment.
Perform assigned work during declared emergencies, including duties outside the normal classification.
Use computers and job-related software.
Perform maintenance work on buildings and grounds.
Estimate job time, materials, and equipment requirements and requisition materials as needed.
Respond to emergency situations to support public health and safety.
Operate forklifts, backhoes, boom/bucket trucks, or other heavy equipment as needed.
Perform other related duties as required.