Utilities Maintenance Mechanic I/II/III

City of Thornton•Thornton, CO

11d•Onsite

About The Position

This job is ideal for individuals who are mechanically or electronically inclined and enjoy working outdoors. The employer provides in-house and on-the-job training to develop proficiency in troubleshooting and maintaining various equipment including large and small pumps, various types of valves, chemical handling systems, air compressors, electric motors, and working in confined spaces. This role is suitable for experienced mechanics or electricians, as well as young professionals seeking to build their skills. The employer will also assist in obtaining necessary certifications such as water certification, collection certifications, or a CDL B. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, with a 30-minute lunch break. The job summary outlines the responsibilities under specified supervision, involving scheduled maintenance and mechanical repair of sewer lift stations, and raw and potable water treatment facilities equipment and machinery. Positions are flexibly staffed and typically filled by advancement or require directly related experience when filled externally. The role is divided into three levels: Utilities Maintenance Mechanic I (entry-level, under immediate supervision, no prior experience required), Utilities Maintenance Mechanic II (intermediate-level, under general supervision, generally has related work experience, performs routine and less complex duties), and Utilities Maintenance Mechanic III (journey-level, under general supervision, performs complex repairs and the full array of duties, provides training to lower levels, and is fully skilled).

Requirements

Utilities Maintenance Mechanic I: High School diploma or GED.
Utilities Maintenance Mechanic II: High school diploma or GED; two years of experience in mechanical maintenance and repair work. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Utilities Maintenance Mechanic III: High school diploma or GED; three years of experience in mechanical maintenance and repair work, preferably in water plant and facility operations. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Utilities Maintenance Mechanic I: A valid Colorado Class B Commercial Driver's License or ability to obtain within 9 months of hire, with a safe driving record.
Utilities Maintenance Mechanic II: Valid Colorado Class B Commercial Driver’s License with a safe driving record or ability to obtain within 9 months of hire; both a Class I Water Distribution Certification and Class I Sewer Collection Certification, or only a Water Plant Operator D Certification.
Utilities Maintenance Mechanic III: Valid Colorado Class B Commercial Driver’s License with a safe driving record or ability to obtain within 9 months of hire; both a Class II Water Distribution Certification and a Class II Sewer Collection Certification, or only a Water Plant Operator C Certification.
Knowledge of the policies, procedures and goals of the city of Thornton and the department.
Knowledge of the organization, purpose, current issues, projects, and employee responsibilities of the department.
Knowledge of safety procedures and regulations for; confined space, utility maintenance functions, and chemical safety.
Skill in operating all assigned equipment, machinery, tools or equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.
Skill in the safe and lawful operation of a motor vehicle.
Ability to successfully complete all medical and fit testing as required for the use of personal protective respiratory equipment.
Ability to wear SCBA gear and/or respiratory protection.
Ability to read, comprehend and consistently follow safe work procedures.
Ability to listen well and communicate effectively orally and in writing with various audiences.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with city employees and the general public.
Ability to use standard office equipment, personal computer and job-related computer applications including electronic mail.
Knowledge of general processing procedures associated with water supply distribution.
Knowledge of the federal, state, county and city regulations applicable to treatment plant operations.
Skill in the maintenance, repair and adjustment of motors, engines, pumps, and other associated water plant equipment.
Skill in operating equipment and machinery relating to plant mechanics, including boom truck, forklifts, lathes, drilling equipment, power equipment and hand tools.
Skill in diagnosing and detecting malfunctions and taking corrective action.
Skill in performing complex installation, maintenance, and replacement, of machinery, including lift station pumps, submersible pumps, electric and gas driven motors, control generators, compressors, and gear drives, valves, actuators, PRVs.
Skill in metal fabrication, welding, grinding, and cutting.
Skill in training junior and new employees regarding the duties of the position.
Ability to regularly exercise discretion and independent judgment.
Ability to maintain accurate records.
While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, feel, talk, hear and make repetitive motions.
This position is mostly medium work; exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or a up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform mechanical or skilled trades tasks of a non-repetitive nature.
The employee is subject to both inside and outside conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, noise, vibration, hazards and atmospheric conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin, close quarters, and narrow aisles or passageways.
The employee is required to comply with all physical requirements of SCBA and/or any other respiratory protection equipment including passing all medical and fit testing.

Nice To Haves

Seasoned mechanic or electrician.
Young professional looking to grow with mechanic and electrical experience.
Water certification.
Collection certifications.
CDL B.

Responsibilities

Maintains a 24-hour on-call status for emergency situations as scheduled.
Performs scheduled preventative maintenance, mechanical repair and installation of machinery and equipment.
Adjusts, lubricates, aligns, diagnoses and replaces equipment as required.
Develops daily and routine maintenance schedules.
Maintains service records, parts inventory and specifications for machinery and equipment for implementation of the preventative maintenance program.
Follows, prepares and generates standard operating procedures.
Assesses and tracks equipment condition for asset management.
Obtains quotes for equipment procurement, replacement and budgetary planning.
Monitors and maintains water supply system, storage tank levels and pump station flow and pressure.
Pre-treats water source lakes with appropriate chemicals, using a boat.
Monitors and maintains wastewater lift stations; performs maintenance on machinery, including lift station pumps, submersible pumps, electric and gas driven motors, control generators, compressors, and gear drives.
Monitors and maintains water treatment plants; performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on machinery, including; pumps, valves, valve actuators, motors, pipes, flow meters, compressors, blowers, and other related equipment.
Cleans facilities including but not limited to pressure reducing valve vaults, pump stations, sewage lift stations, tank sites, water plants.
Coordinates contract mowing and performs mowing at facilities as required.
Monitors and maintains chemical feed and aeration facilities; reads charts, gauges, and meters to determine the status of the water supply and distribution system.
Assists with chemical deliveries at the water plant.
Performs work that requires the use of specified respiratory equipment that guards against exposure to airborne hazards.
Complies with all Municipal, State, and Federal physical requirements as per Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) guidelines.
May serve on-call status on a rotating basis for snow removal.
May work a varying schedule and/or shift.
May be required to work overtime.
Performs other duties as assigned.