Systems Mechanic (Lift Stations)- All Levels

Toho Water Authority•Kissimmee, FL

About The Position

The Systems Mechanic performs preventive and corrective maintenance and repairs to lift stations. The position includes helping maintain and repair lift station equipment, inspecting cranes, replacing mechanical parts, valves, piping, and pumps, and conducting preventive maintenance. Duties vary by level, from assisting with maintenance and troubleshooting to conducting inspections, administrative work, and analyzing spill reports and root causes. The role also involves maintaining emergency generators and bypass pumps, working in confined spaces, cleaning wet wells and work areas, maintaining vehicles and equipment, communicating activities and concerns, meeting with vendors, and performing other duties as assigned. The role may require on-call work. The position is offered at four levels: Systems Mechanic Apprentice, Systems Mechanic I, Systems Mechanic II, and Senior Systems Mechanic. Listed pay ranges are $20.87–$26.08 for Apprentice, $22.34–$27.91 for Mechanic I, $25.60–$34.08 for Mechanic II, and $27.36–$36.45 for Senior Systems Mechanic.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED issued from an approved GED Administrator.
Apprentice: Previous relevant work experience is preferred but not required.
Mechanic I: At least one year of work experience focused on pumps, motors, and/or controls.
Mechanic II and Senior Systems Mechanic: At least three years of relevant experience in a utility or industrial setting focused on motors, pumps, piping, and controls.
Possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Class E Driver's License.
Apprentice: Obtain a Florida Class B CDL within the first six months of employment.
Mechanic II: Obtain a Florida Class A Driver's License within the first six months of employment.
Senior Systems Mechanic: Obtain and maintain a Class A CDL with applicable endorsements within the first six months of employment.
Able to meet the physical demands of the position, including frequent lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds and occasional lifting or moving of up to 75 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Systems Mechanic I: A CDL Class A with Hazmat License is preferred but not required.
Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the candidate’s ability to perform successfully in the position will be considered.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive and corrective maintenance and repairs on lift stations.
Replace and repair mechanical parts, valves, piping, pumps, rails, brackets, and check valves.
Inspect cranes and operate truck cranes, hand tools, electrical meters, and other equipment.
Troubleshoot equipment by checking motor readings, electrical voltages, components, wiring, connections, floats, and transducers, and by using schematic diagrams.
Maintain emergency generators and bypass pumps; install hoses, generators, and power cables.
Work in confined spaces using and calibrating gas monitors and related equipment.
Remove debris from impellers and volutes, clean wet wells and other work areas, and maintain air filters.
Check emails and SCADA readings, create work orders, attend safety meetings and training, and complete level-specific administrative tasks.
Inspect and maintain trucks, vehicles, tools, and related equipment.
Conduct safety and equipment inspections, including exit lights, fire extinguishers, confined-space trailer equipment, warehouse areas, and MCC alarm systems.
Communicate activities and concerns, meet with vendors, and perform other duties as assigned.