Senior Utility Mechanic

City of Houston, TX • Houston, TX

35d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs skilled repair and mechanical duties in the maintenance of wastewater systems and facilities. Performs skilled mechanical work in the repair and maintenance of building lift stations and treatment plants. Performs inspections, preventive maintenance, lubrications and repairs on various facilities and equipment. Maintains records of time and cost maintenance, including personnel; ensures that necessary parts and equipment are available. Reports unsafe conditions and makes repair recommendations. Coordinates and performs shop work and supervises the maintenance of shop equipment. May train and assign duties to plant personnel.

Requirements

• Knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation and mathematical functions as might be acquired through specialized training of up to nine months of education or training beyond the high school level. May require simple vocational competence in the operation of mechanical or electronic equipment.
• Three (3) years of building or mechanical maintenance are required, or one (1) year as an operator trainee and two (2) years in building or mechanical maintenance.
• Requires a valid Driver License and compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving (AP 2-2).

Nice To Haves

• Preference will also be given to candidates with training and experience in the corrective and preventive maintenance programs related to equipment such as chemical feed systems and/or flow metering equipment. Such experience could include PVC plumbing and design, low voltage electrical knowledge, the calibration of analyzers, leak detection systems and flow meters, etc.
• Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.

Responsibilities

• Performs skilled repair and mechanical duties in the maintenance of wastewater systems and facilities.
• Performs skilled mechanical work in the repair and maintenance of building lift stations and treatment plants.
• Performs inspections, preventive maintenance, lubrications and repairs on various facilities and equipment.
• Maintains records of time and cost maintenance, including personnel; ensures that necessary parts and equipment are available.
• Reports unsafe conditions and makes repair recommendations.
• Coordinates and performs shop work and supervises the maintenance of shop equipment.
• May train and assign duties to plant personnel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees