Maintenance Mechanic I-IV - Wastewater Treatment Reclamation Facility

City of Greeley•Greeley, CO

8d•$22 - $47•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Greeley is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic I – IV to join the Wastewater Treatment division in the Water & Sewer Department. The Maintenance Mechanic will report to the Maintenance Supervisor and will be responsible for maintaining the proper operation of all equipment, buried and above ground assets directly and indirectly associated with the treated water storage tanks needed to operate the potable water system. The successful incumbent will provide daily preventative, predictive, and maintenance tasks on all process equipment, inspecting tanks and infrastructure, safety equipment, and will be required to enter confined spaces as necessary. They will work with pumps, motors, compressors, generators, screens, mixers, grinders, blowers, and general plant infrastructure. The incumbent works in the proximity of electrical switchgears, controls, large, confined bodies of water, and chemicals such as ferric chloride.

Requirements

Valid unrestricted driver’s license.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic mechanical and electrical skills; familiarity with hand tools and equipment maintenance.
Familiarity with electrical safety techniques, electrical diagrams and multi-meters.
Required to participate in a rotating on call schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Must be able to respond on-site within 45 minutes for after-hours emergencies.
Must be able to pass a drug screen and physical as part of the pre-employment process.
Six (6) months to two (2) years of experience maintaining equipment of a small water system or similar field. (Mechanic I)
Basic skills using hand and power tools. (Mechanic I)
Basic knowledge of construction prints, as-built drawings, and GIS mapping. (Mechanic I)
Basic knowledge of confined space entry safety processes. (Mechanic I)
Basic knowledge of small electrical crane operation. (Mechanic I)
Two (2) to three (3) years of experience operating a small water system or similar field. (Mechanic II)
One (1) year of experience with SCADA and asset management related systems. (Mechanic II)
Demonstrated experience using hand, power tools, and multimeters. (Mechanic II)
Demonstrated knowledge of equipment such as valves, PRV’s, bearings, seals, packing, belts, and how they are used. (Mechanic II)
Moderate knowledge of construction prints, as-builts, and GIS mapping. (Mechanic II)
Four (4) years of experience repairing and troubleshooting a variety of mechanical equipment desired. (Mechanic III)
Four (4) years of experience in wastewater treatment field or industrial environment preferred. (Mechanic III)
Two (2) years of experience with SCADA and asset management related systems (Mechanic III)
Familiarity with electrical safety techniques, electrical diagrams, and multimeters. (Mechanic III)
Electrical troubleshooting skills desired or the ability to learn. (Mechanic III)
Current Colorado Water Professional Wastewater Operator Class D Certification or ability to obtain within one (1) year of hire. (Mechanic III)
Specialized training beyond high school as normally gained in a program of less than 18 months duration. (Mechanic III)
Five (5) years of experience repairing and troubleshooting a variety of mechanical wastewater treatment related equipment at a comparable municipal or industrial facility. (Mechanic IV)
Two (2) years of experience with SCADA and asset management related systems (Mechanic IV)
May perform lead responsibilities in the absence of the Reservoirs Supervisor. (Mechanic IV)
Current Colorado Water Professional Wastewater Operator Class C Certification or ability to obtain within one (1) year of hire. (Mechanic IV)
Current Class B CDL or higher, or the ability to obtain within one (1) year. (Mechanic IV)
Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job
Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Maintenance background in repair and upkeep of rotating equipment specifically as it applies to wastewater related processes (blowers, boilers, biogas equipment, UV disinfection equipment, etc.).
Current Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or higher, or the ability to obtain within one (1) year preferred.
Two (2)-year certificate from a trade school related to the industrial, mechanical, or electrical environment preferred.
Current Colorado Wastewater Operator C Certification or higher or the ability to obtain within one (1) year of hire.
Confined Space Rescue Certified

Responsibilities

Maintaining the proper operation of all equipment, buried and above ground assets directly and indirectly associated with the treated water storage tanks needed to operate the potable water system.
Provide daily preventative, predictive, and maintenance tasks on all process equipment.
Inspecting tanks and infrastructure, safety equipment.
Required to enter confined spaces as necessary.
Work with pumps, motors, compressors, generators, screens, mixers, grinders, blowers, and general plant infrastructure.
Reads and comprehends Operations & Maintenance (O&M) manuals, mechanical, and electrical drawings
Produces written records with clearly organized information.
Produces written records and organized information.
Works independently and follows safe work practices.
Works with a variety of hand and electric-powered tools.
Performs housekeeping duties, or other tasks and responsibilities, as may be assigned.
Daily rounds of the treated water storage tanks that includes operating a pocket colorimeter.
Verifies and calibrates pH and Chlorine analyzers.
Monitors and adjusts flows and chlorine dosages for the distribution system.
Inspects and repairs minor defects of the storage tanks according to the Storage Tank Rule.
Maintains the facilities for cleanliness.
Assists with maintaining the grounds of the storage tanks including mowing, tree trimming, fence repair, etc. as needed.
Handles chemicals (Sodium hypochlorite) in a safe manor for treatment disinfection.
Keeps a safe working environment through confined space entry and wearing a harness during Tower inspections.
Operates using a SCADA system.
Communicates with other departments for flow adjustments and clear instructions.
Performs preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on equipment.
Creates Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and adjusts them as needed
Orders and tracks Sodium hypochlorite levels and usages
Level IV may perform lead responsibilities in the absence of the Maintenance Supervisor.