Utilities Maintenance Mechanic

Town of Davie•Davie, FL

About The Position

This is industrial-level maintenance work in the Utilities Department. Under general supervision, the Utilities Maintenance Mechanic performs specialized and skilled electrical, mechanical, electromechanical, and technical work maintaining and repairing machinery, pumps, motors, and related equipment at water and wastewater treatment plants, lift stations, and Utilities facilities. The position may supervise lift station, field, or plant personnel performing skilled and semi-skilled equipment and machinery servicing and maintenance. The position reports to the Utilities Maintenance Supervisor. The employee is considered essential and may be required to work during emergency events or situations as determined by the supervisor. Department-provided uniforms are included. The Town’s tobacco policy requires employees hired on or after January 4, 2016, to have been tobacco-product-free for six months before employment and to remain tobacco-free during employment.

Requirements

High school graduation supplemented by vocational courses in mechanical and/or electrical subjects.
Three years of industrial-level experience installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical and mechanical equipment, preferably in a water or wastewater system environment; an equivalent combination of training and experience providing the required skills, knowledge, and abilities may be accepted.
Possess a Class D license in water or wastewater treatment from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
Possess, or be able to obtain within one year, a valid Florida Class B CDL with air brake and tanker endorsements.
Have an acceptable driving history.
Submit required documentation, including copies of applicable certifications, licenses, or competencies, with the application by the posting closing date unless otherwise stated.
Provide original credential evaluation reports showing U.S. equivalency for academic credentials earned in other countries, if applicable.
Meet the Town’s tobacco-free policy requirements if hired on or after January 4, 2016.

Nice To Haves

Some supervisory experience is preferred.
Current possession of the required licenses is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain and repair lift stations and mechanical and electromechanical machinery and equipment in Utilities Department facilities.
Maintain maintenance and personnel records.
Requisition required supplies and materials.
Train new employees.
Supervise, instruct, and inspect assigned maintenance personnel to ensure proper work and repairs.
Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on departmental facilities, machinery, and equipment.
Maintain records of preventive maintenance schedules.
Lubricate equipment and check for malfunctions.
Review blueprints and engineering specifications to locate sewer lines, water mains, and associated fixtures.
Replace packing and valves.
Replace bearings in motors, pumps, and other equipment.
Clean pumps and bar screens and perform other plumbing tasks.
Add chemicals at lift stations as necessary.
Maintain lift station records of flow and integrator readings.
Maintain lift station appearance, including mowing grass, painting, and housekeeping.
Clean up after repairs are completed.
Obtain and maintain required licenses and certifications as a condition and continuation of employment.
Work during emergency events or situations when required by the supervisor.

Benefits

Health insurance: Town pays 100% of the cost for single coverage and 50% for dependent coverage.
13 holidays per year.
Sick leave accrues at 3.69 hours per pay period.
Vacation leave accrues at two weeks per year, with the accrual rate increasing every five years and capped at four weeks after 10 years of service.
One birthday leave day per year after successfully passing probation.
One Quality Service leave day per year after successfully passing probation and meeting other conditions.
Two wellness days per year after successfully passing probation.
Town-sponsored pension with mandatory employee contributions of 3% per pay period.
Voluntary contributions to the Town-sponsored 457 deferred compensation plan.
Uniforms provided by the Department.