Maintenance Mechanic

APTIM; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

APTIM is seeking a Machinery Maintenance Mechanic to perform journey-level mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and installation of industrial equipment supporting wastewater treatment and environmental services. This role ensures safe, reliable operation and environmental compliance at the facility.

You will follow OSHA regulations, perform preventive and predictive maintenance, and work with pumps, motors, gearboxes, piping, and related systems.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years relevant experience preferred.
• Technical school training or apprenticeship preferred.
• Experience maintaining pumps, motors, and conveyors preferred.
• Ability to read technical manuals and drawings.
• Valid driver's license required.
• HAZWOPER certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safety & Compliance: Follow OSHA regulations and safety standards.
• Mechanical Troubleshooting: Diagnose and repair pumps, motors, gearboxes, conveyors, and related equipment.
• Equipment Repair & Maintenance: Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance.
• Preventive Maintenance Programs: Execute inspections, lubrication, and documentation.
• Pumps & Rotating Equipment: Maintain and inspect centrifugal and other pumps.
• Piping & Valve Systems: Inspect and repair piping, valves, and related components.
• Industrial Equipment Operation: Safely operate power tools and maintenance equipment.
• Work Order Management: Document activities and repair history in CMMS.
• Facility Support: Assist with installations and improvement projects.

Skills

Safety & Compliance

Mechanical Troubleshooting

Preventive Maintenance

Pumps & Rotating Equipment

CMMS MAXIMO

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical school training / apprenticeship

OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER

Tools

MAXIMO CMMS

Welding equipment

Power tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Job Overview:

The Machinery Maintenance Mechanic performs journey-level mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and installation of industrial equipment and utility systems supporting wastewater treatment, industrial processing, and environmental services operations. This position is responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of facility equipment while supporting environmental compliance and operational goals.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Safety & Compliance: Follow OSHA regulations, company safety policies, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, confined space requirements, and all environmental, health, and safety standards. Participate in emergency response activities as required.

• Mechanical Troubleshooting: Diagnose and repair mechanical issues involving pumps, motors, gearboxes, conveyors, compressors, blowers, mixers, and other industrial equipment. Identify root causes of equipment failures and implement corrective actions.

• Equipment Repair & Maintenance: Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on treatment systems, process equipment, mechanical assemblies, and facility infrastructure. Repair or replace bearings, seals, gaskets, belts, valves, and other mechanical components.

• Preventive Maintenance Programs: Execute scheduled maintenance activities, inspections, lubrication duties, equipment testing, and maintenance documentation in accordance with maintenance plans and manufacturer recommendations.

• Pumps & Rotating Equipment: Maintain and repair centrifugal pumps, positive displacement pumps, diaphragm pumps, sludge pumps, mixers, and associated piping systems. Perform alignment and operational checks to ensure optimal performance.

• Piping & Valve Systems: Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair process piping, valves, manifolds, fittings, pressure relief devices, tanks, and related flow control equipment used in wastewater and industrial operations.

• Industrial Equipment Operation: Safely operate forklifts, skid steers, aerial lifts, pressure washers, grinders, welding equipment, power tools, and other maintenance equipment as needed to support facility operations.

• Work Order Management: Document maintenance activities, labor hours, equipment conditions, and repair history within computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) such as MAXIMO or similar platforms.

• Facility Support: Assist with general facility maintenance projects, equipment installations, modifications, fabrication, and operational improvement initiatives to enhance system reliability and efficiency.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• Entry-level candidates will be considered; however, candidates with 1-3 years of relevant experience are preferred.

• Technical school training, apprenticeship, military mechanical experience, or equivalent industrial maintenance experience preferred.

• Experience maintaining pumps, motors, compressors, conveyors, piping systems, and industrial mechanical equipment preferred.

• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, equipment drawings, and maintenance procedures.

• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record required.

• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification or ability to obtain preferred.

About APTIM

APTIM enhances the quality of the environment, wellbeing of people, resilience of communities, and opportunity for employees to make a difference, not just a living. A leading professional solutions firm, we specialize in environmental, sustainability, resilience, and infrastructure solutions. Our team of experts provide these integrated solutions for forward-thinking government agencies, commercial and industrial clients, and energy customers. Together, we create sustainable and resilient communities for all.

What you can expect from APTIM:

• Work that is worthy of your time and talent

• Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home

• Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities

• A voice in making our company better

• Investment into your personal and professional development

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay rate for this position is $33.14 per hour. Compensation depends on several factors including experience, education, key skills, geographic location of the position, client requirements, external market competitiveness, and internal equity among other employees within APTIM.

Employee Benefits

APTIM Federal Services, LLC is committed to providing an extensive range of benefits that protect and promote the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families through the APTIM Benefits Marketplace https://aptim.makeityoursource.com/ .

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance: Through the marketplace, our employees can choose benefits from five metallic levels and several carriers to find the right benefits that work for them in their location.

• Company paid and optional Life insurance

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance

• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage

• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave (eligibility based on company policy and applicable law)

• 401(k) APTIM offers three 401k plans through the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (PEP). The specific plan you are eligible for depends on the business unit you are in. The details of the largest plan are found here:

• APTIM 401(k) Guide (https://aptim.makeityoursource.com/getattachment/427b25cf-c3d5-43c1-97af-a3c3f474a136/APTIM-Corp-401(k)-Guide.pdf)

• APTIM - Helpful Documents

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