Maintenance Mechanic - Water Facilities-Utility Systems Dept

City of Port St. Lucie•Port St Lucie Florida 34983, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Port St. Lucie is an equal opportunity employer. This position requires the applicant to successfully pass a drug screening. This is a technical and manual labor position operating, inspecting, maintaining, and repairing all types of utility equipment and appurtenances pertaining to water treatment facilities. It facilitates the development of public trust and confidence in the City’s Utility. This position is considered an "Essential Position" for the purpose of Emergency Management, requiring 24/7 availability during City of Port St. Lucie emergencies. This position is DOT and Safety Sensitive, subject to random drug testing.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma, supplemented by specialized mechanical training required.
One (1) year of experience with basic welding, fabricating, and aerial lift operation (cranes, boom lifts, bucket trucks) equipment is required.
Possession of valid driver’s license and maintenance of clean driving record required with the ability to obtain a valid Florida driver’s license within 30 days from date of hire.
Possession of valid Class A Florida driver’s license and maintenance of clean driving record required.
Thorough knowledge of standard electrical and mechanical tools and test equipment.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Skills to include Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Proven mechanical ability as it relates to utility pumps, motors, and other appurtenances; proper use of tools and testing equipment, ability to read and use charts and blueprints.
Knowledge of materials used in construction and maintenance of water and wastewater facilities.
Knowledge of safe work techniques and practices used in preventative maintenance.
Ability to carry out assigned projects to their completion.
Ability to make independent judgments and decisions.
Ability to troubleshoot industrial mechanical and basic electrical issues.
Ability to focus on the positive in every situation.
Ability to model respect for individuals, teams, and the organization.
Ability to stay centered when challenged.
Ability to establish and maintain the trust and confidence of the department and public.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Ability to follow through with assigned tasks.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years of experience in the Utility preventative maintenance division preferred.

Responsibilities

Keeps the mission, vision and values of the City of Port St. Lucie and Utility Systems Department at the forefront of decision making and action; builds strategic and collaborative relationships and interacts with others in a way that builds confidence and trust; provides excellent customer service by taking action to accomplish objectives, maintaining high levels of work and productivity by generating innovative solutions to work situations.
Performs basic preventive and corrective maintenance by troubleshooting problems, making repairs, checking for proper operation and communicating with other divisions.
Lubricates, adjusts, and maintains shop, field, and plant equipment, including inspection, cleaning and repairing wells, pipes, pumps, compressors, valves, chemical feed, and processing equipment.
Maintains, installs, inspects, and repairs piping systems of galvanized, PVC, stainless steels, and copper tubing; identifies types of piping, fittings, and basic valves; cuts and threads pipe; and makes minor modifications to existing piping systems.
Installs, inspects, and repairs a variety of pumps and drives; removes and installs electric motors; removes and installs packing and most seals.
Performs basic to routine maintenance and repairs to engines, such as oil changes, belts; replaces filters and takes hydrometer readings of coolant and battery fluids.
Uses of aerial lift operation (cranes, boom lifts, bucket trucks) equipment.
Follows proper safety practices, precautions, and procedures, such as confined space entry, storing, handling, and transporting hazardous chemicals.
Follows proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) procedures.
Follows the safe and proper use of various hand, power tools and test instruments.
Utilizes basic welding skills to plan and perform simple fabrication projects; cuts, heats, solders and welds various materials.
Maintains accurate records; performs computer data entry; purchases materials and supplies.