Plant Mechanic

City of Boca Raton•Boca Raton, FL

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Mechanic performs skilled mechanical maintenance, repair, installation, and inspection of equipment used in water and wastewater treatment facilities and pumping stations. The role supports the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of pumps, motors, compressors, conveyors, valves, engines, and other mechanical systems through preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance. The mechanic troubleshoots failures, conducts routine and emergency repairs, and completes inspections to maintain reliability and minimize downtime. The position requires independent and collaborative work, prioritization of maintenance activities to support continuous plant operations, accurate maintenance records, adherence to manufacturer recommendations and City standards, and compliance with safety and regulatory requirements. The position also inspects tanks, pumping equipment, conveyors, wells, and building support systems for statutory and safety compliance, and conducts routine and emergency repairs at onsite and offsite pumping facilities. The City requires successful completion of post-offer background, employment verification, motor vehicle, and physical drug and alcohol screenings. Employees must have abstained from tobacco use for at least one year before hire and must remain tobacco-free during employment, both on and off duty.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED equivalency, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Four years of maintenance experience involving plumbing and mechanical repairs, troubleshooting, and equipment installations.
Two years of preventive maintenance experience with mechanical systems in an industrial or manufacturing plant or a water/wastewater treatment facility.
State of Florida Class E driver's license.
Knowledge of standard mechanical-trade practices, methods, tools, and materials; carpentry, masonry, building maintenance, and related mechanical-trade operations; occupational hazards and safety precautions; and general office practices and procedures.
Skill in using and caring for bench and hand tools, machines, and mechanical-trade equipment; Microsoft Office Suite products, including Word, Excel, and Outlook; troubleshooting and mechanical diagnostics; and reading routine communications and technical manuals, diagrams, and other work-related documents.
Ability to use a shovel, sledgehammer, and air hammer; work a flexible schedule that may include weekdays, weekends, and evenings as needed; maintain effective, positive relations with City officials, associates, consultants, and the public; apply sound judgment and safety precautions; perform manual work for extended periods; use trade-related hand and power tools; and manage time and estimate task completion times.
Must have abstained from using cigarettes, cigars, and other tobacco products for at least one year before hire and abstain from tobacco use throughout employment, both on and off duty.
Must successfully complete post-offer pre-employment criminal background, employment verification, motor vehicle report, and physical drug and alcohol screenings.

Responsibilities

Perform routine preventive maintenance on water and wastewater equipment, including pumps, motors, compressors, engines, and conveyors, following manufacturer recommendations and City standards.
Install and perform major repairs on plumbing systems, pumps, valves, motors, controls, gearboxes, conveyors, and compressors.
Troubleshoot and repair gas, sludge, and chemical pumping systems and related plant equipment.
Check wells for proper operation, check their fluid levels, and record flowmeter readings.
Inspect and test pumps, motors, conveyors, compressors, and valves; monitor and replace belts, hoses, pipe connections, and lubricants.
Conduct predictive infrared, temperature, vibration, and laser-alignment tests on water and wastewater equipment.
Maintain and repair chlorine-generating equipment, including ammoniators, and lime slaker systems.
Repair and rebuild sludge, water, chemical, and gas pumps.
Replace bearings, shafts, sleeves, and seals, and repair other mechanical parts.
Field-test pumps, motors, blowers, and gearboxes for functionality, efficiency, and completeness of repairs.
Complete preventive maintenance logs in the Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
Inspect tanks, pumping equipment, conveyors, wells, and building support systems for statutory and safety compliance.
Conduct routine and emergency repairs at onsite and offsite pumping facilities.
Perform related tasks as required.