Maintenance Mechanic

City of Hickory • Hickory, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for performing mechanical duties in the maintenance, modification, overhaul, repair, and installation of parts and equipment. The role involves performing preventive maintenance procedures, complex repairs, and equipment replacement at Wastewater Treatment Facilities, Water Treatment Facilities, pump stations, and booster stations. It also includes performing mechanical maintenance and repair duties on pumps, motors, exhaust fans, piping, valves, generators, and other systems and parts of treatment facilities. The position requires monitoring booster station operations, performing mechanical maintenance and repair duties, and electrical troubleshooting on circuitry with minor electrical repairs. Additionally, the role involves repairing metering stations, maintaining inventory, maintenance, and repair records, and working a regular on-call rotation for emergency and after-hours work. After-hours work is required during emergencies, inclement weather, and other times as necessary. Other related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to read, write, and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.
• Knowledge of city and department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the methods, materials, and tools used in the installation, operation, repair, and maintenance of industrial-type equipment.
• Knowledge of electrical circuitry and troubleshooting.
• Skill in planning, organizing, and prioritizing work.
• Skill in mechanical maintenance and repair of a large variety of utility equipment.
• Skill in performing mathematical computations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance procedures, complex repairs and equipment replacement at Wastewater Treatment Facilities, Water Treatment Facilities, pump stations, and booster stations.
• Performs mechanical maintenance and repair duties on pumps, motors, exhaust fans, piping, valves, generators, and other systems and parts of treatment facilities.
• Monitors booster station operations; performs mechanical maintenance and repair duties.
• Performs electrical troubleshooting on circuitry; makes minor electrical repairs.
• Repair metering stations.
• Maintains inventory, maintenance, and repair records.
• Required to work a regular on-call rotation for emergency and after-hours work.
• After-hours work is required during emergencies, inclement weather, and other times as necessary.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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