Senior Utility Mechanic (Storm Sewer Water Operations)

City of Houston • 5500 McCarty, TX

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Utility Mechanic performs skilled mechanical maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs at pump stations, lift stations, storm sewer facilities, and related equipment for Houston Public Works Storm Sewer Water Operations. The position maintains and repairs pumps, motors, valves, piping, and other mechanical equipment, responds to equipment failures, and helps keep stormwater pump and lift stations operating reliably.

The role also maintains records of maintenance work, labor, materials, parts, equipment, and costs; ensures tools and parts are available; and coordinates field mechanical work. It may provide technical guidance and train, assign, and oversee maintenance personnel. This is a Tier I Houston Public Works Emergency Management position and a safety-impact position subject to random drug testing.

Requirements

• Knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and mathematical functions acquired through specialized training of up to nine months beyond high school; may require simple vocational competence operating mechanical or electronic equipment.
• Three years of building or mechanical maintenance experience, or one year as an operator trainee and two years in building or mechanical maintenance.
• One year of directly related college or vocational education may be substituted for up to one year of work experience.
• Valid driver license and compliance with the City of Houston's driving policy (AP 2-2).
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check and obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearances where required.

Nice To Haves

• PLC and SCADA experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled mechanical maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs on pump stations, lift stations, storm sewer facilities, and related equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance, lubrication, adjustments, and repairs on pumps, motors, valves, piping, and other mechanical equipment.
• Inspect facilities and equipment for mechanical deficiencies, unsafe conditions, and required repairs, and recommend corrective action.
• Respond to equipment failures and perform emergency and corrective repairs to support reliable operation of stormwater pump and lift stations.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, labor, materials, parts, equipment, and associated costs.
• Ensure necessary tools, parts, and equipment are available.
• Coordinate and perform field mechanical work and maintain tools and equipment used in Storm Sewer Maintenance.
• Provide technical guidance and may train, assign, and oversee maintenance personnel performing pump station, lift station, and storm sewer maintenance.

What This Job Offers

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