Utility Plant Maintenance Mechanic: Trainee, Mechanic or Senior

Town of Leesburg•Leesburg, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Utility Plant Maintenance Mechanic performs complex technical work maintaining and repairing mechanical equipment used in the Town of Leesburg’s water and wastewater treatment facilities. The role supports safe and efficient plant operations through equipment service, troubleshooting, installation, and general maintenance. The Town offers a career development program that recognizes and compensates employees for additional work-related knowledge, skills, and abilities, based on performance, training, and length of service. The posting describes trainee, technician, and senior qualification levels.

Requirements

Trainee level: High school diploma or GED and at least one year of experience in mechanical, electrical, HVAC, facility maintenance, and/or repair work.
Technician level: High school diploma or GED and two to three years of experience in mechanical, electrical, HVAC, facility maintenance, and/or repair work.
Senior level: High school diploma or GED and at least five years of responsible experience in mechanical, facility maintenance, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing repair work, or a combination; five years of experience as an industrial electrician; and experience reading line drawings and electrical diagrams.
Possess a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.
Obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B within one year of employment, where specified; senior-level applicants need appropriate endorsements.
Knowledge of Microsoft Suite applications and computer applications appropriate to the position; senior-level applicants also need asset management knowledge.
Knowledge of OSHA and other workplace safety programs.
Obtain specified certifications within one year of hire: confined space, forklift, and First Aid/CPR certifications for trainee and technician levels; confined space and First Aid/CPR certifications for senior level.
Technician level: Ability to obtain OSHA 10 within one year of employment.
Senior level: Ability to obtain OSHA 30 within one year of employment.

Nice To Haves

Trainee: Three or more years of utility plant system maintenance, electrical, mechanical, or HVAC experience; bilingual ability; CDL Class A or B.
Technician: Four years of experience maintaining a water treatment or wastewater treatment plant, or industrial electrical, mechanical, or HVAC experience; experience with construction plans, line drawings, and/or electrical diagrams; completion of an electrical, mechanical, or associated trade school; English/Spanish bilingual ability; CDL Class B.
Senior: Associate degree or completion of college courses; seven years of water or wastewater treatment plant maintenance experience; supervisory experience in a similar environment; knowledge of equipment maintenance procedures and tracking, pumps, and motors; completion of an electrical, mechanical, or associated trade school; advanced computer skills; bilingual ability; CDL Class A or B.

Responsibilities

Perform skilled maintenance, repair, installation, and troubleshooting of mechanical equipment used in water and wastewater treatment facilities.
Service and repair pumps, electric motors, gearboxes, valves, conveyors, and other industrial machinery.
Operate crane trucks, maintenance equipment, hoists, forklifts, and other tools safely.
Perform welding, fabrication, pipe fitting, and general maintenance as needed.
Complete work orders and maintain accurate maintenance records using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).