Maintenance Mechanic I

Mountain Creek•Midlothian, TX

About The Position

Performs routine skilled maintenance work and assists with repairs to buildings, machines, vehicles, and a variety of equipment, including chemical equipment at water/wastewater treatment plants or pumping stations. Work is performed under direct supervision, with periodic supervision and established guidelines and procedures. The position is classified as essential personnel and may require reporting to work during departmental or emergency situations, including extended inclement weather. Depending on assignment, the employee may use an air respirator/SCBA and may participate in an emergency on-call program. The role performs preventive maintenance and repair, grounds and housekeeping work, and assists with carpentry, painting, plumbing, and welding. It also involves using manuals and technical publications, maintaining process records and logs, following safety and security measures, assisting with chemical handling, and communicating with supervisors and coworkers. There are advancement opportunities to Maintenance Mechanic II, Maintenance Mechanic, Sr., Maintenance Mechanic, Chief, Maintenance Supervisor, Operations & Maintenance Chief, and Maintenance Operations Chief.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid Texas driver's license.
Basic mathematical and computer skills.
Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
Ability to read operation and maintenance manuals, blueprints, and safety data sheets.
Pass a physical and a position-specific physical ability assessment.
Obtain a Water/Wastewater Treatment and Operator Competency License within one year when required by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, if applicable.
Obtain a Water-Surface Water Treatment Operator “C” License within three years of hire, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

One year of maintenance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor and perform routine preventive maintenance and repairs on buildings, machinery, and equipment, including process equipment at treatment plants or pumping stations.
Perform general grounds maintenance, including mowing, edging, weed eating, and digging, and operate related equipment.
Perform housekeeping and janitorial services as required or directed.
Assist with carpentry, painting, plumbing, grounds, and welding work; use hand and power tools safely.
Use operation and maintenance manuals, technical publications, and manufacturer specifications when repairing equipment under supervision.
Assist with data entry into computer systems and develop skills using business applications, maintenance-management or enterprise software, and file-sharing services.
Maintain thorough and complete process records and logs.
Follow established safety guidelines and security measures.
Maintain communication with supervisors and coworkers.
Respond to emergency situations, including after-hours situations, as directed by a supervisor; participate in an emergency on-call program if required.
Use an air respirator/SCBA when required by assignment.
Assist with the safe handling and unloading of chemicals at the plant.
Report to work when scheduled during departmental and emergency situations as essential personnel.
May order approved cleaning supplies, equipment parts, building materials, or departmental equipment, and may prepare purchase requisitions and work orders for supervisor or manager approval.