Utilities Plant Mechanic I - Class C

City of Plantation•Plantation, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a non-exempt position involving skilled manual work in the care and maintenance of water and wastewater plants, lift stations, and other aspects of a water and wastewater utilities system. The work includes operating heavy equipment and tools for repairs. While often performed under the direction of a higher classification, constant supervision is not required for familiar tasks. The position requires participation in an on-call rotation and is subject to call-outs at any time for after-hours operational response. This entry-level role focuses on corrective and preventive mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, and assisting in repairs on plant equipment and systems. Equipment operated and maintained includes large rotating equipment, generators, motors, overhead hoists and cranes, compressors, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, domestic water systems, and other associated pump plant mechanical equipment. Work will also be performed on and around underground substructures and pipelines. Employees are hired as AT WILL employees.

Requirements

Ability to troubleshoot and repair chemical metering pumps.
Knowledge of maintenance and repair procedures for water and wastewater utilities systems.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and proper use of safety procedures.
Knowledge of greasing and maintenance on equipment.
Knowledge of soldering pipes, pipefitting, and use of gas cutting torches.
Knowledge of proper repair of PVC piping.
Knowledge of proper use of all hand tools and safety equipment.
Ability to work safely.
Ability to operate equipment in general plant and system maintenance.
Ability to understand and carry out instructions and complete work assignments correctly.
Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods, often under hot and humid conditions.
Ability to operate a City vehicle.
Ability to acquire a commercial driver's license (CDL) within six (6) months of employment.
Ability to work a flexible work schedule, including call outs.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other City employees.

Nice To Haves

One year's entry-level experience in operations, preventive, and corrective maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment and systems associated with water and wastewater treatment, conveyance and distribution systems.
Some plumbing experience.
MIG, TIG, & ARC welding experience.
Sheet Metal and pipe fabrication experience.
Any equivalent documented combination of education, experience and training.

Responsibilities

Performs general and preventive maintenance work, repair, and general construction on water and wastewater plants, lift stations, and distribution systems.
Operates heavy equipment including man lifts, forklifts, and overhead cranes for lifting operations and inspections.
Performs lubrication of valves, actuators, and bearings.
Rebuilds various pumps and valves.
Repairs and installs piping.
Repairs water system equipment failures.
Maintains manually, hydraulically, and electrically operated regulating valves, slide gates, pumps, overhead hoists and cranes, compressors, pneumatic systems, hydraulic power units, domestic water systems, and plant mechanical equipment.
Assists in rebuilding, replacing, and installing pumps.
Refurbishes and/or rebuilds valves and associated piping.
May perform stand-by duties and after-hours emergency response.
May remove and install large diameter pipeline fittings.
May perform plant inspections, safety-related inspections, and overhead crane lifting operations and inspections.
Performs other related work as required.