Utility Mechanic (Wastewater Operations)

City of Houston • Houston, TX

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Utility Mechanic works in Houston Water’s Wastewater Operations Division, Lift Stations, performing skilled mechanical maintenance on water and wastewater systems, facilities, and equipment. The position performs and plans inspections, preventive and corrective maintenance, lubrication, and repairs involving buildings, pumps, motors, blowers, compressors, valves, and lines at lift and pump stations and other facilities. Duties also include collecting and cataloging information about installed equipment, responding to service calls, repairing and installing equipment identification tags, reporting unsafe conditions and equipment status, and maintaining records of service calls and maintenance and repair work.

This is a Tier I Department of Public Works and Engineering Emergency Management position. The work involves substantial physical exertion, frequent ladder climbing, and frequently lifting objects weighing up to 80 pounds or holding awkward positions for extended periods. Workers are frequently exposed to extreme temperatures, air and noise pollution, and chemical gases and substances. The position is based at 7440 Cullen Blvd, with a regular schedule of Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; the schedule is subject to change.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED certification.
• One year of experience as a Houston Water Operations Technician Trainee, or 18 months of experience in building or mechanical maintenance.
• One year of directly related college or vocational education may substitute for up to one year of work experience.
• Valid Texas driver’s license and compliance with the City of Houston’s driving policy.
• May require vocational competence in operating mechanical or electronic equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in plant and/or lift station maintenance.
• At least two years of mechanical maintenance experience.
• Eligible veteran applicants may receive preference, subject to the stated qualifications and selection criteria.

Responsibilities

• Perform and plan inspections, preventive and corrective maintenance, lubrication, and repairs on buildings, pumps, motors, blowers, compressors, valves, lines, and other water and wastewater systems, facilities, and equipment.
• Make service calls to maintain and repair equipment.
• Install equipment identification tags.
• Collect and catalog data on installed equipment.
• Report unsafe conditions and equipment condition to the proper authorities.
• Maintain records of service calls, maintenance, and repair work.

What This Job Offers

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