Maintenance Mechanic

City of Racine; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Racine is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the Water Utility, focusing on the repair and upkeep of essential water service equipment. This role requires mechanical expertise, strong problem-solving skills, and adherence to safety procedures in a dynamic work environment, ensuring proper functioning across water delivery system components.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years in mechanical maintenance with pumps or engines.
• Knowledge of waterworks and HVAC systems.
• Ability to work with hazardous materials safely.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on pumps, pipes, and HVAC systems.
• Assist in repairs under safety regulations.
• Maintain accurate operation logs for machinery.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

City of Racine Facilities Engineer license

Tools

Hand tools

HVAC systems

Electricity testing equipment

Job description

INTRODUCTION:
Today the Racine Water Utility serves 120,000 consumers in the Racine Metropolitan Area. The Utility supplies potable water to one wholesale customer: the Caledonia Water Utility, which in turn delivers Racine water to the Village of Wind Point. Direct service is provided to consumers in the Villages of Sturtevant, Mt. Pleasant, Elmwood Park and North Bay. Direct Service includes delivery of pure drinking water, excellent fire protection, repairs and maintenance of the water system, and constant testing to assure potability. The current service area includes all of Racine County east of I-94.

POSITION PURPOSE:
The purpose of this position is to efficiently perform general maintenance, upkeep, and repair of the Racine Water Utility's buildings, equipment, structures, and grounds. ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Installs, maintains, inspects, and repairs pumps, pipes, gauges, meters, valves and plumbing.
• Installs, maintains, inspects, and repairs chemical feed systems, pumps, injectors, and piping.
• Installs, maintains, inspects, and repairs the HVAC system, including heating system valves, radiators, and plumbing.
• Dismantles machinery or equipment to access defective parts, and repairs or replaces using various hand tools.
• Maintains and repairs small gasoline engines and related power equipment.
• Follows equipment O&M manuals for proper intervals of preventative maintenance, and maintains accurate O&M repair records and reports.
• Verifies delivery manifests and unloads and stores supply shipments; notifies supervisor when inventory supplies require restocking.
• Performs grounds maintenance, including snowplowing, grass cutting, and landscaping.
• Performs custodial duties on equipment and buildings, and maintains clean and orderly equipment storage areas, locker facilities, and vehicles.
• Assists electrician in installing, maintaining, or replacing electrical equipment and apparatus.
• Checks plant boiler systems for proper operation and water levels, and maintains as necessary.
• Maintains generator plant for preparedness during emergency events and non-emergency testing.
• Works cooperatively with other Utility departments and staff to respond appropriately to emergency situations, or assist on projects in the plant or distribution system.
• Adheres to all safety procedures as defined by the Utility work and safety rules.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Ability to work under moderately safe and comfortable conditions where exposure to environmental factors such as toxic agents and machinery poses a slight risk of injury; exposure to water treatment chemicals, noise, odor, welding fumes, step climbing, trip hazards, and large water basins with fall risk; exposed to outdoor climatic conditions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum training and experience required to perform essential job functions.
• Possession of high school diploma or GED equivalent, and at least 18 years of age.
• A minimum of a full 2 years prior professional mechanical experience working with pumps, compressors, blowers, or engines; or a combination of equivalent experience and related education that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• City of Racine Facilities Engineer license is required within 1 year of hire.
• Valid state-issued motor vehicle operator’s license is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Wisconsin DNR Waterworks Operator Surface Water license certification is a plus.
• Mechanical training and certification in electro-mechanical technology, HVAC, automotive maintenance, pipefitting, or plumbing is preferred.
• Proficiency with computer applications is a plus; including desired knowledge of programmable logic controllers.

ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Strong mechanical skills, including a working knowledge of electro-mechanical functions, principles and techniques, verifiable by past work experience.
• Skill in analyzing, diagnosing, correcting mechanical failures and defects.
• Skill in using specialized tools and equipment common to maintenance functions.

Advancement from the Maintenance I to Maintenance II tier level.

• Three years satisfactory performance as a maintenance dept worker.
• Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Waterworks Surface Water license.
• ASOPE and City of Racine Facilities Engineer license.

Advancement from the Maintenance II to Maintenance III tier level.

• Six years satisfactory performance as a maintenance dept worker.
• Association of Boards of Certification (ABC) Plant Maint. Tech Class I certification.

Advancement from the Maintenance III to Maintenance IIII tier level.

• Nine years satisfactory performance as a maintenance dept. worker.
• Maintenance 3 qualifications.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL ABILITY REQUIREMENTS
Language and Interpersonal Communication.

• Ability to utilize, interpret, and apply a variety of advisory data and information such as blueprints, line diagrams, meters, gauges, operation and maintenance manuals, charts, and graphs.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing with varied and diverse contacts, such as Utility personnel, general public customers, contractors, and regulatory personnel; also effectively correlate customer complaints and disseminate Utility information.
• Ability to communicate and follow instructions both orally and in writing; and perform duties with a minimum of direct supervision.
• Ability to maintain effective and professional working relationships with fellow employees and customers.

Judgement and Situational Reasoning

• Ability to apply rational and ethical judgment, tact, courtesy, and diplomacy when dealing with Utility personnel, public customers, contractors, and city representatives.

Physical Requirements

• Must have good dexterity with ability to hand operate tools and instruments, some requiring complex and rapid adjustments in coordination with eye movement.
• Ability to exert strenuous physical effort to lift and carry objects up to 80 lbs., typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, turning/torqueing valves and apparatus, climbing steps and ladders, and extensive walking.
• Must be able to enter and work in confined spaces.
• Must be able and comfortable to work at heights.
• Ability to recognize and identify degrees of similarity or difference between characteristics of color, sound, and odor.

EQUIPMENT USED

• Computers, calculators, telephones, office equipment, electronic instrumentation, personal protective equipment, water treatment equipment and machinery such as pumps, motors, engines, compressors, membranes, gauges, sensors, miscellaneous hand tools, shovels, snowblowers, lawnmowers, power vehicles, fork lift, hoists, tanks, drums, hoses, ladders, scaffolding, power tools, welder, gas torch, hydraulic and drill press, power washer, steam cleaner, and miscellaneous tools and equipment.
• Software technology used may include Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Time Management Software (TMS); Other software may be applied.

This job description is intended to identify essential duties and also illustrates other types of duties that may be assigned. It should not be interpreted as describing all of the duties that will be required of an employee or be used to limit the nature and extent of assignments that an individual is required to perform. In addition to the responsibilities and duties listed, it is expected that employees maintain a consistent and reliable attendance record. Job descriptions are subject to revision at any time at the discretion of the Utility or City of Racine.

The City of Racine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.