Utility Maintenance Mechanic I

Bay County Board of County Commissioners • Tempe, AZ

2d • $20 - $34 • Onsite

About The Position

This position performs comprehensive preventative maintenance on all equipment including pumps, valves, compressors, gates, and other on-site equipment and machinery. The role involves maintaining complete and accurate records of all maintenance and repairs, reporting to the Maintenance Mechanic Foreman or Mechanic II. Responsibilities include assisting in the fabrication and/or installation of minor equipment and piping modifications and additions, and performing equipment vibration analysis and thermal imaging to develop predictive maintenance needs and schedules. The mechanic will learn to operate various equipment such as backhoes, loaders, tractors, and skid steers, and become familiar with the operational and maintenance aspects of all Utility sites, pump stations, plants, and properties. The employer may add or change duties as determined by the County and its leaders to best ensure that the public is served through the work of the Department. Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Possess a high school diploma or the equivalent.
• One (1) year of experience in the repair and maintenance of the types of equipment found in either industrial plants, refineries, chemical plants, commercial shipyards, water treatment plants, wastewater treatment plants, and collection systems.
• A comparable amount of training and/or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
• Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain a valid Florida driver license upon offer of employment with a driving record acceptable to the County Driving Policy and insurance program.
• Possession of or obtain and maintain a Florida Commercial Driver’s license (minimum Class A) within one (1) year from date of hire as a condition of employment.
• Knowledge of repair and maintenance procedures for the types of equipment found in Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants, Storage Facilities, Pumping Stations, and Lift Stations.
• Knowledge of and experience using a wide assortment of hand and power tools and other repair or maintenance equipment, including safety equipment.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and precautions required when performing maintenance tasks on equipment typically found in the wastewater plant.
• Knowledge of project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to learn troubleshooting techniques and repairs, maintains and/or calibrates mechanical, electrical, electronic and ancillary equipment associated with the County’s Water and Waste-Water treatment facilities, Collection Sites, and Storage/Distribution Sites: inclusive of items such as pumps, valves, motors, air compressors, sensors and telemetry equipment, ultraviolet light disinfection equipment, solids centrifuge equipment, flow meters, generators and related equipment.
• Ability to learn how to utilize the Computer Maintenance Management System to effectively control resources and manage assets.
• Ability to have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work and maintain reliable full-time attendance.
• Ability to comprehend, speak, and read the English language.
• Ability to have and maintain good interpersonal and communication skills to deal with the public.
• Ability to read and comprehend complex technical information and mechanical drawings concerning equipment construction, repair and maintenance procedures.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, subordinates and supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive preventative maintenance on all equipment including but not limited to pumps, valves, compressors, gates, and other on-site equipment and machinery.
• Maintains complete and accurate records of all maintenance and repairs, and reports it to the Maintenance Mechanic Foreman, or Mechanic II.
• Assists in fabrication and/or installs minor equipment and piping modifications and additions.
• Assists in performing equipment vibration analysis and thermal imaging to develop predictive maintenance needs and schedule.
• Ability to learn how to operate backhoes, loaders, tractors, skid steers, and other various equipment.
• Becomes familiar with the operational and maintenance aspects of all Utility sites, pump stations, plants, and properties.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED