Maintenance Mechanic I - IV - Wastewater Treatment Reclamation Facility

City of Greeley • Greeley, CO

7h • $22 - $47 • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Greeley is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic I–IV for the Wastewater Treatment division in the Water & Sewer Department. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the mechanic maintains the proper operation of equipment and assets associated with the treated water storage tanks and potable water system. The role performs daily preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance; inspects tanks and infrastructure; and enters confined spaces as required. Equipment includes pumps, motors, compressors, generators, screens, mixers, grinders, blowers, and general plant infrastructure. The position works near electrical switchgear and controls, large confined bodies of water, and chemicals such as ferric chloride.

The mechanic performs rounds and inspections, verifies and calibrates pH and chlorine analyzers, monitors and adjusts flows and chlorine dosages, handles sodium hypochlorite, uses SCADA, maintains facilities and grounds, and creates or updates standard operating procedures. The position requires an on-call rotation that includes nights, weekends, and holidays, with the ability to respond on-site within 45 minutes to after-hours emergencies. Level IV may perform lead responsibilities in the absence of the Maintenance Supervisor. The position has no supervisory responsibilities and requires occasional local travel within the county.

The role involves work in all weather conditions and around machinery, wastewater facilities, electrical switchgear, chemicals, biohazards, fumes, gases, trenches, vaults, high places, and uneven or slippery terrain. Physical duties include confined-space work; frequent lifting up to 50 pounds and occasional lifting up to 100 pounds; walking, climbing, balancing, bending, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and reaching; and operating vehicles, heavy equipment, and precision tools. The City offers benefits eligibility and publishes level-specific anticipated hiring and full hourly salary ranges. Offers depend on experience, education, certifications, and other factors.

Requirements

• Valid unrestricted driver's license; the posting also specifies possession of a valid driver's license.
• 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.
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule that includes nights, weekends, and holidays, and be able to respond on-site within 45 minutes for after-hours emergencies.
• Pass pre-employment drug screening and physical; candidates must also complete applicable background, national sex offender, motor vehicle record, and employment eligibility screenings.
• Mechanic I: six months to two years of experience maintaining equipment for a small water system or similar field; basic hand and power tool skills; basic knowledge of construction prints, as-built drawings, GIS mapping, confined-space entry safety, and small electrical crane operation.
• Mechanic II: two to three years of experience operating a small water system or similar field; one year of experience with SCADA and asset management systems; demonstrated use of hand tools, power tools, and multimeters; knowledge of valves, pressure-reducing valves, bearings, seals, packing, and belts; and moderate knowledge of construction prints, as-builts, and GIS mapping.
• Mechanic III: four years of experience repairing and troubleshooting varied mechanical equipment desired; four years in wastewater treatment or an industrial environment preferred; two years of SCADA and asset management systems experience; familiarity with electrical safety techniques, diagrams, and multimeters; electrical troubleshooting skills or ability to learn; current Colorado Water Professional Wastewater Operator Class D certification or ability to obtain it within one year; and specialized post-high-school training normally gained in a program lasting less than 18 months.
• Mechanic IV: five years repairing and troubleshooting varied mechanical wastewater-treatment equipment at a comparable municipal or industrial facility; two years of SCADA and asset management systems experience; current Colorado Water Professional Wastewater Operator Class C certification or ability to obtain it within one year; and current Class B CDL or higher, or ability to obtain it within one year.
• Qualifications may be met through a combination of related education, experience, certifications, and licenses that enables successful performance of the essential job functions.
• Knowledge of equipment components such as bearings, seals, packing, and belts, and knowledge of SDS sheets for chemical handling.
• Ability to work safely around an industrial environment with 480-volt power and rotating equipment; use hand and electric-powered tools; follow safe work practices; read O&M manuals and mechanical and electrical drawings; and safely use a multimeter.
• Basic understanding of PLCs and related I/O.
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Office, computerized maintenance management software, and ability to learn new systems.
• Collaboration, interpersonal, communication, organizational, and time-management skills; ability to manage competing tasks, work independently or collaboratively, exercise professional judgment, adapt to changing priorities, take initiative, and work effectively with diverse individuals and constituencies.
• Meet the physical requirements, including confined-space work, strenuous labor, lifting, climbing, and operation of vehicles, heavy equipment, and precision tools.

Nice To Haves

• Maintenance background repairing and maintaining rotating equipment used in wastewater processes, such as blowers, boilers, biogas equipment, and UV disinfection equipment.
• Current Class B CDL or higher, or ability to obtain it within one year.
• Two-year certificate from a trade school related to industrial, mechanical, or electrical work.
• Current Colorado Wastewater Operator Class C certification or higher, or ability to obtain it within one year of hire.
• Confined Space Rescue certification.
• For Mechanic III, four years of wastewater treatment or industrial-environment experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the proper operation of equipment and assets associated with treated water storage tanks and the potable water system.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on equipment.
• Conduct daily rounds of treated water storage tanks, including operating a pocket colorimeter.
• Verify and calibrate pH and chlorine analyzers.
• Monitor and adjust flows and chlorine dosages for the distribution system.
• Inspect storage tanks and repair minor defects according to the Storage Tank Rule.
• Maintain facility cleanliness and assist with grounds upkeep, including mowing, tree trimming, and fence repair.
• Handle sodium hypochlorite safely for treatment disinfection.
• Follow confined-space safety procedures and wear a harness during tower inspections.
• Operate a SCADA system.
• Communicate with other departments regarding flow adjustments and provide clear instructions.
• Create and update standard operating procedures.
• Order and track sodium hypochlorite levels and usage.
• Read and comprehend Operations & Maintenance manuals and mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Produce clearly organized written records.
• Perform housekeeping and other assigned tasks.
• Level IV may perform lead responsibilities in the absence of the Maintenance Supervisor.

Benefits

• Benefits eligible; the posting directs applicants to the City's benefits guide.
• Comprehensive total rewards program supporting employee development and recognition.

What This Job Offers

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