Maintenance Mechanic

South Orange County Wastewater Authority; Dana Point (CA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Orange County Wastewater Authority is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to perform maintenance, repairs and rebuilds of wastewater plant mechanical equipment. The role requires hands-on experience with pumps, motors, gear drives and related systems, and the ability to read drawings and diagnose equipment performance.

Work under general supervision and ensure safety and regulatory compliance on site. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, repair, replacing components, and

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years hands-on experience in maintenance, repair, rebuild and service of mechanical equipment, pumps, motors, and piping systems found in a wastewater treatment plant.
• Knowledge of safe operation of hand and power tools, pickup trucks, forklifts, gas and electrical cutting and welding equipment; ability to communicate effectively.
• Thorough knowledge of precision measuring devices and diagnosing equipment; ability to follow shop practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and manual labor tasks.
• Perform preventive maintenance, repairs, overhauls and installations on mobile and/or stationary equipment.
• Check, test, troubleshoot, service, repair, rebuild, install and align pumps, motors, drive units and related equipment.
• Maintain records of work performed and prepare purchase requests for parts.
• Identify sources of mechanical problems and troubleshoot to correct.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Pumps and motors

Mechanical repair

Reading drawings

Education

High school diploma

Trade school certificate

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree desirable

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Forklifts

Welding equipment

Job description

SOUTH ORANGE COUNTY WASTEWATER AUTHORITY

CLASSIFICATION STATEMENT

TITLE:

Maintenance Mechanic

$38.95 - $68.29 hour

DEFINITION:

The Maintenance Mechanic performs a variety of maintenance tasks, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, repairs, and major rebuilds to wastewater treatment plant mechanical equipment and related facilities.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:

Under general supervision from the Chief Mechanic.

EXAMPLE OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Perform a variety of maintenance and manual labor tasks.
• Perform preventive maintenance precision repair, overhaul and installation of operations on mobile and/or stationary equipment.
• Check, test, troubleshoot, service, repair, rebuild, install and align facility pumps, motors, drive units, gas engines, air blowers, air compressors and related mechanical equipment.
• Independently and with assistance disassemble, inspect, determine damage, cause of damage and required parts. Recommend methods of repair.
• Perform routine maintenance oil changes, lubrications, service, check and test pressure and temperature switches, check coupling alignments.
• Store and care for all tools including, but not limited to, dial indicators, micrometers, wrenches, screwdrivers, hammers, power tools, hand drills, drill presses, hand grinders, glass beaders, and torque wrenches.
• Recommend parts for warehousing, tools, and machinery for budget purchases.
• Work efficiently and effectively with all other departments to achieve the most economical and satisfactory resolution to operational concerns.
• Ability to learn certain computer software applications.
• Comply with Agency safety rules and regulations.
• Maintain complete and accurate records of work performed.
• Identify source(s) of existing or potential mechanical problems with systems, techniques, parts and equipment and efficiently work to correct as appropriate, troubleshoot and diagnose engine malfunction.
• Thorough knowledge of power production, engine operational data, gas consumption.
• Inspect and review finished work product; interpret manuals, drawings and diagrams.
• Use precision measuring devices, test instruments and various hand tools.
• Maintain agency cogeneration equipment to ensure proper operations and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare purchase requests, compare pricing, order and expedite needed parts and materials.
• Read and interpret plant mechanical piping and distribution plans; instruct and direct assigned personnel in the safe and proper methods of equipment troubleshooting
• Perform all other related duties as assigned and/or directed.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Minimum of two years hands-on experience in the maintenance, repair, rebuild and service of mechanical equipment, control valves, pumps, motors, tanks and piping systems found in a wastewater treatment plants.
• Knowledge of the following is required: The safe and proper operation of various types of hand and power tools, pick-up trucks, forklifts and similar vehicles; safe shop practices; experience in gas and electrical cutting and welding equipment, troubleshooting, diagnosing and techniques of repairing and rebuilding equipment; ability to effectively communicate in verbal and written form.
• Thorough knowledge of the safe and proper operation of precision measuring devices, test meters and gauges; advance methods of troubleshooting, diagnosing and techniques of repairing and rebuilding equipment; safe shop practices.

OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduation from high school or an acceptable equivalent.
• Certificate(s) from accredited trade schools, technical training, or military training program(s) is desirable.
• Graduation from a college or university with an associate of arts degree. A baccalaureate degree or equivalent is desirable.
• Must posses a valid California Class C driver license in good standing.
• Possession of a valid California Commercial driver license in good standing is desirable

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL ABILITIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ability to analyze and categorize data and information in order to determine the relationship of data with reference to established criteria/standards. Ability to compare, count, differentiate, measure assemble, copy, and record and transcribe data and information. Ability to classify, compute and tabulate data.
• Ability to explain, demonstrate and clarify to others within well-established policies, procedures and standards. Ability to follow specific instructions and respond to simple requests from others.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with Agency personnel.
• Ability to calculate percentages, fractions, decimals and ratios.
• Ability to use functional reasoning and apply rational judgment in performing diversified work activities.
• Ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving the evaluation of information against measurable criteria.
• Must be able to pass Agency's pre-employment physical examination.
• Ability to coordinate eyes, hands, feet and limbs in performing movements requiring skill and training, such as assembling equipment.
• Ability to exert effort in strenuous physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling. Ability to lift and move 50 pounds or more.
• Ability to recognize and identify degrees of similarities or differences between characteristics of colors, shapes, sounds, odors and textures associated with job-related objects, materials and tasks.
• Ability to withstand exposure to inclement weather conditions, working in wet and/or odorous areas.
• Ability to be subject to 24-hour recall, variable working hours, overtime, weekends and holidays. May be required to perform stand-by duties and respond to plant emergencies

Environmental Adaptability:

Some tasks may risk exposure to temperature variations, sewage, toxic agents/chemicals, noise, machinery, vibrations, electrical currents, wetness and dust.