Senior Maintenance Mechanic - Field Operations

Pay $18.58 - $28.80 / hour

Employment type:

Full-Time

• Req#: 4054419

This is skilled mechanical work in the maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment and machinery at the municipal water/wastewater plants and pumping stations or on other municipal facilities. Incumbent works under general supervision using independent judgment as to method of repair after receiving instructions. Employee is also required to perform basic electrical troubleshooting and/or repair.

Inspects and tests equipment and machinery to determine operating condition and necessary repairs. Determines materials and equipment required for repair/maintenance and makes necessary repairs.

Troubleshoots and repairs complex mechanical systems.

Disassembles and completely rebuilds pumps, gearboxes, mixers, small engines, and other equipment.

Performs preventative maintenance at appropriate intervals.

Threads, cuts, and fits pipe. Performs welding, burning, and fabrication operations as required.

Purchases needed supplies and repair parts as approved by supervisor. Prepares log/records of maintenance performed and supply inventory used.

Directs work of other mechanics as assigned by supervision. Trains other mechanics as required.

Performs related work as required.

• Knowledge of methods and techniques used in the installation, repair, and maintenance of a wide variety of mechanical equipment and machinery.
• Knowledge of safety hazards involved and applicable precautions.
• Ability to make inspections to determine operating conditions and needed repairs.
• Ability to work from blueprints and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to give directions and instructions to others. Ability to weld and use oxy/acetylene torch.
• Ability to inspect, troubleshoot, diagnose and repair problems within complex mechanical systems.
• Skill in the use of mechanic's tools, lifting equipment (hoists, booms, cranes) and rigging, and shop equipment.

High school graduate or equivalent diploma is required plus three years' journeyman level experience in mechanical equipment repair and maintenance is required. A combination of education and experience may be considered.

Possession of a valid Florida Operator's or CDL license with acceptable driving record, depending on assignment. Must be able to drive a City vehicle to various places to get materials and/or deliver constructed items on a daily basis. Ability to operate special equipment such as dump truck and boom truck frequently.

Ability to troubleshoot and perform basic electrical repairs is required.

During occasions of local emergencies this position may be required to report to perform emergency tasks, which may result in extended work hours as well as extended periods of time away from family members. The Incident Commander and the employee's department Head will make the determination as to who will be required to work.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Requires lift up to 50 pounds and/or up to 50 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Must have sufficient physical strength and ability to work under adverse weather conditions to initiate repairs on an as-needed basis.

• Speaking:
  Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken English word including the ability to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately and concisely.
• Standing:
  Particularly for sustained periods of time.
• Stooping:
  Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
• Talking:
  Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
• Visual Acuity:
  Have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles, including close vision, distant vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Walking:
  Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
• Climbing:
  Ascending or descending ladders and entering confined spaces.
• Feeling:
  Perceiving attributes of objects by touching with…