Utility Maintenance Mechanic Apprentice, III or II- Sewer Field Operations

City of Titusville•Titusville, FL

About The Position

This position performs maintenance and repair work on electrical and/or mechanical systems on equipment, structures, and vehicles. Depending on assignment and experience, the employee may assist Senior Maintenance Mechanics or Electricians with specific duties, or work under indirect supervision using independent judgment on routine assignments. The listed pay ranges are $17.55–$28.98 for Utility Maintenance Mechanic Apprentice, $18.60–$30.69 for Utility Maintenance Mechanic III, and $19.72–$32.54 for Utility Maintenance Mechanic II. The position may require emergency call-outs during off-duty hours and on weekends, and reporting during local emergencies. Emergency duties may involve extended work hours and periods away from family. The employee may be required to drive a City vehicle to obtain materials or deliver constructed items. The position is safety sensitive and subject to alcohol and controlled-substance testing under the City’s policy.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent diploma.
Apprentice: one year of experience repairing and maintaining electrical and/or mechanical systems in buildings, machinery, or equipment is preferred but not required; a combination of education and experience may be considered.
Mechanic III: one year of experience repairing and maintaining electrical and/or mechanical systems in buildings, machinery, or equipment.
Mechanic II: two years of experience repairing and maintaining electrical and/or mechanical systems in buildings, machinery, or equipment.
Mechanic III and II: confined-space-entry and lockout/tagout certifications.
Mechanic II: Florida Water and Pollution Control Operators Association (FWPCOA) Utilities Maintenance Mechanic II certification.
Possess a valid Florida non-commercial or commercial driver’s license with an acceptable driving record, depending on assignment.
Knowledge of tools, methods, materials, and equipment used in general electrical and/or mechanical system repair; hazards and applicable safety precautions; and welding techniques, depending on assignment.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions; read blueprints, schematics, and sketches; inspect equipment to determine operating conditions and repair needs; and operate special equipment such as dump trucks, boom trucks, and air compressors, depending on assignment.
Ability to meet the position’s physical demands, including lifting, heavy manual labor, climbing, walking over uneven terrain, and entering confined spaces.
Ability to use hand and power tools and required safety equipment.

Nice To Haves

For the Apprentice level, one year of experience repairing and maintaining electrical and/or mechanical systems in buildings, machinery, or equipment is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Assist with installing, modifying, and repairing mechanical and electrical equipment and structures.
Perform general maintenance and repair of assigned equipment and machinery, including lubricating pumps and motors, replacing and fabricating parts, painting, cleaning tools and equipment, and threading, cutting, and fitting pipe.
Install new parts and equipment as needed.
Inspect equipment and systems to identify needed repairs.
Conduct assigned checks of electrical systems to determine repair needs.
Perform gas and/or arc welding as required, using equipment to heat, cut, braze, and weld, depending on assignment.
Coordinate work with other Utility Maintenance Mechanic Apprentices or personnel.
Follow scheduled maintenance programs and maintain routine maintenance records.
Drive a City vehicle to obtain materials or deliver constructed items as needed.
Perform related work as required and emergency tasks when assigned.