Maintenance Mechanic WWTP-Utility Systems Dept.

City of Port St. Lucie•Fl 34987, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a technical and manual labor position responsible for operating, inspecting, maintaining, and repairing all types of utility equipment and appurtenances pertaining to wastewater treatment facilities. The role aims to facilitate the development of public trust and confidence in the City’s Utility. This position requires a DOT physical and drug screening, and is considered Safety Sensitive, making it subject to random drug testing. It is also designated as an "Essential Position" for emergency management, requiring assigned emergency duties and 24/7 availability during City of Port St. Lucie emergencies as determined by City Administrators, Emergency Manager, or City Officials.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma supplemented by specialized mechanical training required.
One (1) year experience with basic welding, fabricating, and aerial lift operation (cranes, boom lifts, bucket trucks) equipment 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 relating to utility pumps, motors, and other appurtenances; proper use of tools and testing equipment, read and use charts and blueprints.
Knowledge of materials used in the 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 establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public.
Ability to focus on the positive in every situation.
Ability to stay centered when challenged
Ability to model respect for individuals, teams, and the organization.
Ability to establish and maintain the trust and confidence of the department and public.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Ability to follow through with assigned tasks.
Employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
Employee is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms.
Employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, and crouch.
Employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
Steel-toe or composite-toe shoes are mandatory.

Nice To Haves

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, and 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, drives and 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.
Regular and punctual attendance.
Follows proper safety practices, precautions, and procedures, such as confined space entry, storing, handling, and transporting hazardous chemicals.
Follows proper PPE procedures.
Follows the safe and proper use of various hands, power tools and test instruments.
Uses basic welding skills to perform welding and fabricating; heats and cuts materials; and fabricates simple projects.
Maintains accurate records; performs computer data entry.
Other duties as may be assigned.
Scheduled/unscheduled overtime, including evenings, weekends and holidays and/or immediate response to emergency conditions.