Maintenance Mechanic I- II - Water & Sewer

City of Greeley•Greeley, CO

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Greeley is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic I–II to join the Wastewater Collection Division within the Water & Sewer Department. This position performs progressively skilled maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and operational support for equipment and infrastructure associated with the City’s wastewater collection system and sanitary sewer lift stations. Responsibilities include preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance of pumps, motors, valves, grinders, blowers, compressors, generators, mechanical and electrical controls, safety equipment, lift stations, and related wastewater collection infrastructure. Employees use hand and power tools, diagnostic equipment, SCADA, and computerized maintenance management systems to inspect equipment, identify problems, document work, and maintain reliable system operations. Work is performed in industrial and field environments that may include confined spaces, electrical equipment and switchgear, excavations and trenches, fall hazards, rotating equipment, wastewater exposure, and heavy equipment. Employees must follow established safety procedures, use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), and participate in required safety training. The Maintenance Mechanic I–II classification provides a structured career progression based on experience, wastewater collection certification, technical knowledge, demonstrated competency, and the ability to independently perform increasingly complex maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair activities.

Requirements

Valid Colorado driver’s license required at hire.
Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required within one year of hire; current Class A CDL preferred.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic mechanical and electrical skills and familiarity with hand tools and equipment maintenance.
Familiarity with electrical safety techniques, electrical diagrams, and multimeters.
Ability to participate in a rotating on-call schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to respond on-site within 45 minutes for after-hours emergencies.
Six months to two years of experience maintaining equipment for a small water system, wastewater collection system, centrifugal or submersible pumps, or a similar field (for Maintenance Mechanic I).
Basic knowledge of construction plans, as-built drawings, and GIS mapping (for Maintenance Mechanic I).
Basic knowledge of confined space entry safety processes (for Maintenance Mechanic I).
Basic knowledge of small electrical crane operations (for Maintenance Mechanic I).
Ability to learn SCADA and remote monitoring systems (for Maintenance Mechanic I).
State of Colorado Wastewater Collection I certification, or the ability to obtain certification within one year of hire (for Maintenance Mechanic I).
Two or more years of experience operating and maintaining lift stations or working in a similar field (for Maintenance Mechanic II).
One year of experience with SCADA and asset management-related systems (for Maintenance Mechanic II).
Demonstrated experience using hand tools, power tools, and multimeters (for Maintenance Mechanic II).
Demonstrated knowledge of troubleshooting and repairing motors, pumps, valves, pressure reducing valves (PRVs), bearings, seals, packing, belts, grinders, blowers, compressors, generators, and associated controls (for Maintenance Mechanic II).
Moderate knowledge of construction plans, as-built drawings, and GIS mapping (for Maintenance Mechanic II).
State of Colorado Wastewater Collection II certification (for Maintenance Mechanic II).

Nice To Haves

Maintenance experience involving the repair and upkeep of rotating equipment used in wastewater collection or similar industrial processes, including pumps, motors, blowers, compressors, generators, and grinders.
Current Class A Commercial Driver’s License.
Two-year certificate from a trade or technical school in industrial maintenance, mechanical systems, electrical systems, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of relevant education, experience, certifications, and licenses.
Colorado Wastewater Collection System Operator certification at or above the level required for the position.
Confined space entry and trench safety certification.
Experience working with wastewater lift stations and sanitary sewer collection infrastructure.
Experience using SCADA and computerized maintenance management systems, such as CityWorks.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on wastewater collection and lift station equipment and infrastructure.
Inspect, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair pumps, motors, valves, grinders, blowers, compressors, generators, mechanical components, and associated controls.
Read and interpret Operations and Maintenance (O&M) manuals, mechanical and electrical drawings, construction plans, as-built drawings, and equipment documentation.
Use hand tools, power tools, multimeters, diagnostic equipment, and other equipment necessary to perform assigned maintenance and repair activities.
Operate and monitor SCADA and remote monitoring systems within the scope of assigned responsibilities.
Respond to equipment failures, alarms, lift station issues, and other wastewater collection system maintenance needs.
Perform confined space entry work in accordance with established training, procedures, and safety requirements.
Follow applicable electrical, confined space, excavation, trench, fall protection, equipment operation, and other workplace safety requirements.
Complete work orders, inspection reports, maintenance records, equipment logs, and related documentation using CityWorks or other computerized maintenance management systems.
Maintain accurate inventory records and assist with maintaining adequate supplies of critical spare parts, pumps, tools, equipment, and materials.
Maintain tools, vehicles, equipment, facilities, and work areas in a safe, clean, and serviceable condition.
Perform general facility and grounds maintenance at lift stations, including mowing, vegetation and tree trimming, minor fence repair, housekeeping, and related activities.
Assist with the development, review, and implementation of standard operating procedures and maintenance procedures as assigned.
Communicate equipment conditions, maintenance needs, safety concerns, and operational issues to supervisors and appropriate staff.
Work collaboratively with coworkers, plant operators, contractors, supervisors, and other City employees to complete assigned work.
Participate in departmental safety meetings, required training, and continuing education necessary to maintain required certifications and competencies.
Participate in a rotating on-call schedule and respond to after-hours emergencies within the established response time.
May provide technical assistance or work direction to other employees when assigned; this position does not include formal supervisory authority.
Perform housekeeping and other related duties as assigned.