Lead Maintenance Mechanic - Water Treatment Utility

Woodard & Curran • Fort Lauderdale, FL

1d • $35 - $45 • Hybrid

About The Position

Woodard & Curran is seeking a conscientious Lead Maintenance Mechanic for the City of Ft. Lauderdale's water treatment facility. This role is responsible for performing routine, preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance tasks as assigned by the project's maintenance repair program. The position offers the opportunity to work both indoors and outdoors, protecting a vital natural resource. Woodard & Curran is dedicated to employee growth and development, offering opportunities for professional advancement.

Requirements

• High School or trade school diploma required.
• Minimum of seven years’ experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation equipment.
• Knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office programs, computerized maintenance programs and computerized databases including SCADA.
• Experience with the maintenance of pumps, compressors, and plumbing fixtures.
• A valid State of Florida driver’s license.
• Working knowledge of methods, tools, and materials used in the development, construction, and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment employed in the operation of water treatment systems.
• Knowledge of the National Electric Code.
• Knowledge in the principal operation of programmable logic controllers and industrial electronics.
• Safely perform varied mechanical skills, including gas and/or arc welding; read, interpret, and update technical manuals, drawings and specifications for work assigned.
• Keep accurate records using the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Troubleshoot electromechanical control systems; calibrate process control instrumentation, install electrical conduit and plumbing.
• Work independently, ability to work under pressure with competing demands.
• Thorough knowledge of hazards and safety precautions involved in water treatment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, other personnel, and the public.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check, pre-placement physical and drug screen before employment.

Nice To Haves

• Courses in mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation maintenance are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform all routine, preventive and corrective maintenance assignments that are assigned to by the project's preventive maintenance and repair program.
• Perform housekeeping duties in the maintenance department and on maintenance vehicles as assigned by the project’s manager.
• Perform all work in a safe and professional manner by following established safety, operating, and emergency response procedures.
• Perform all work to produce a result which meets all goals and objectives set by the project’s manager.
• Participate in the installation, service, maintenance, and repair of pumps, motors, chlorinators, and other machinery and equipment.
• Review equipment manuals and maintenance records to develop work plans.
• Perform welding, acetylene burning, brazing, soldering, minor carpentry, and painting, as assigned.
• Complete and submit reports of work activities.
• Maintain and adjust plant equipment to achieve the best possible treatment results and to maintain compliance with the plant operating permit.
• Perform daily checks of the facility to document operational status and maintenance requirements.

Benefits

• 401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions: The company matches 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed
• Observed holidays: Choose up to 8 holidays to observe annually
• Vacation: Accrued based on years of experience and calculated on hours worked
• Sick time: Paid sick time for non-work-related illness or injury.
• Parental leave: Up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding
• Disability: Paid short- and long-term disability
• Health: Medical plan options; plus dental and vision plans.
• Life: Basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance for employees and families is available through Sun Life.
• Wellbeing: DarioMind assistance program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED