Maintenance Mechanic - Water Treatment Facility

City of Rome • Rome, GA

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About The Position

This position works with the Maintenance Supervisor to repair and maintain equipment, buildings, pumping stations, lagoon equipment, and grounds at a Water Treatment Facility. The role requires knowledge of water-treatment equipment and maintenance practices, safe work procedures, and the ability to use technical documentation, hand tools, and precision instruments. It also involves identifying equipment problems, determining appropriate actions, and completing departmental reports and forms.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must obtain a GAWP Class III Maintenance Technologist Certification within twelve months of employment.
• Must be able to comprehend service manuals, technical diagrams, and blueprints.
• Must possess or obtain National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) 100 and 700 within three months of employment.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties, usually associated with completion of an apprenticeship or internship, or one to two years in a similar position.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License from the state of residency.
• Knowledge of City policies and procedures for repairing and maintaining plant equipment.
• Knowledge of repairing and maintaining water-treatment equipment, including pumps and related piping, valves, controls, gates, basins, gear boxes, and drive units.
• Knowledge of materials and tools used in grounds maintenance and building repair.
• Working knowledge of computers.
• Knowledge of safe working procedures and protecting others.
• Skill in interpreting and using service manuals, technical diagrams, and blueprints.
• Skill in using hand tools and precision instruments such as micrometers and dial indicators.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Maintenance Supervisor to repair and maintain Water Treatment Facility equipment.
• Repair and maintain buildings, pumping stations, lagoon equipment, and grounds.
• Locate and determine problems in equipment.
• Analyze situations and determine an appropriate course of action.
• Complete departmental reports and forms.

What This Job Offers

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