Maintenance Mechanic - Water Treatment Facility

Floyd County & City of Rome, GA; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Romega is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to support a Water Treatment Facility. The role involves repairing and maintaining equipment, buildings, pumping stations, lagoon gear, and site grounds under the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor.

You will work with service manuals and blueprints, use hand tools and precision instruments, and ensure safe, reliable plant operation. A CDL and NIMS certifications enhance candidacy.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of city policies and procedures for repair and maintenance of plant equipment.
• Ability to repair water treatment equipment such as pumps, piping, valves, and controls.
• Experience with ground maintenance and building repair tools.
• Working knowledge of computers for reporting and recordkeeping.
• Understanding safe working procedures to protect others.
• Ability to read service manuals, diagrams, and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain Water Treatment Facility equipment, buildings, pumping stations, lagoon equipment and grounds.
• Collaborate with Maintenance Supervisor to diagnose and fix equipment issues.
• Follow manuals and safety protocols to ensure reliable operation.

Skills

Policy knowledge

Pumps & piping

Grounds repair

Computer literacy

Safe work practices

Reading blueprints

Hand tools

Measuring instruments

Diagnostics

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

NIMS 100 & 700 within 3 months

GAWP Class III Maintenance Technologist Certification within 12 months

Valid Class A CDL

Job description

Maintenance Mechanic - Water Treatment Facility

This position is responsible for working with the Maintenance Supervisor in the repair and maintenance of Water Treatment Facility equipment, buildings, pumping stations, lagoon equipment, and grounds.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of City policies and procedures pertaining to the repair and maintenance of plant equipment.


• Knowledge of how to repair and maintain water treatment equipment such as pumps and related piping, valves, controls, gates, basins, gear boxes, and drive units.


• Knowledge of the materials and tools used in ground maintenance and building repair work.


• Working knowledge of computers.


• Knowledge of safe working procedures and the protection of others.


• Skill in interpreting and utilizing service manuals, technical diagrams, and blue prints.


• Skill in using various hand tools.


• Skill in using precision instruments such as micrometers and dial indicators.


• Skill in locating and determining problems in equipment.


• Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively to determine a proper course of action.


• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, which is required in completing reports and forms for the department.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.


• Must obtain a GAWP Class III Maintenance Technologist Certification within twelve months of employment.


• Must be able to comprehend service manuals, technical diagrams, and blue prints.


• Must already possess or obtain National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) 100 and 700 within three (3) months of employment.


• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.


• Must possess and maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License from state of residency.


• Must obtain National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) 100 and 700 within three (3) months of employment.