Plant Mechanic

City of Boca Raton

Boca Raton (FL)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 68,000

Full time

27 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Flexible schedule

Job summary

The Plant Mechanic position with City of Boca Raton involves skilled mechanical maintenance and repair for water and wastewater facilities. You will ensure safe, reliable operation of pumps, motors, and related equipment through preventive, predictive, and corrective work.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting failures, performing routine repairs, maintaining records, and complying with safety standards while collaborating with a fast-paced team to minimize downtime.

Qualifications

High School diploma or GED or equivalent.
Four (4) years of maintenance experience involving plumbing and mechanical repairs, troubleshooting, and equipment installations.
Two (2) years of preventive maintenance experience in industrial, manufacturing, or water/wastewater facilities.
State of Florida Class ‘E’ driver's license.

Responsibilities

Perform routine preventive maintenance on pumps, motors, compressors, engines, and conveyors followingCity and manufacturer standards.
Install or repair plumbing systems, pumps, valves, and gearboxes.
Troubleshoot and repair gas, sludge, and chemical pumping systems and related equipment.
Record flowmeter readings and monitor equipment performance.
Maintain CMMS maintenance logs and ensure accurate documentation.

Skills

Mechanical trades

Troubleshooting

Reading manuals

Microsoft Office

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Build Your Future with the City of Boca Raton!

At the City of Boca Raton, a career in public service is more than a job — it’s your chance to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant and sustainable coastal community. Driven by our core values of Fairness, Integrity, Respect, Service, and Trust, we are committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel appreciated, inspired, and supported.

Why Boca Raton?

As the second largest city in Palm Beach County, the City of Boca Raton offers robust benefits to their employees:

Health Insurance Benefits: No-cost employee Medical, Dental & Vision plans
Generous Paid Time Off: 12 paid holidays + vacation, sick, and 3 floating holidays
Continuous Service Benefit: Paid out annually after 5 years of service
Work-Life Balance: Flexible work schedule
Retirement Plans: Two pension/retirement options to choose from

Whether you're starting out or looking to take your public service career to the next level, the City of Boca Raton offers the tools, resources, and culture to help you succeed.

General Statement Of The Job

The Plant Mechanic is responsible for performing skilled mechanical maintenance, repair, installation, and inspection of equipment used in the operation of water and wastewater treatment facilities and pumping stations. This position ensures the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of pumps, motors, compressors, conveyors, valves, engines, and other mechanical systems through preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities.

The Plant Mechanic is expected to troubleshoot equipment failures, perform routine and emergency repairs, and conduct inspections to maintain operational reliability and minimize equipment downtime. This role requires the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment while prioritizing maintenance activities to support continuous plant operations.

The Plant Mechanic is also responsible for maintaining accurate maintenance records, following manufacturer recommendations and City standards, and complying with all applicable safety and regulatory requirements.

Essential Functions

Performs routine preventive maintenance work on water and wastewater systems such as pumps, motors, compressors, engines, and conveyors following suggested manufacturer and City benchmark standards
Installs and/or makes major repairs to plumbing systems, pumps, valves, motors, controls, gearboxes, conveyors, and compressors
Troubleshoots and performs repairs on gas, sludge and chemical pumping systems and related equipment used in plant operations
Checks wells for proper operation; checks fluid levels of wells; records flowmeter readings
Checks and tests pumps, motors, conveyors, compressors, and valves; monitors and replaces belts, hoses, pipe connections, lubricants
Performs predictive tests: infrared, temperature, vibration and laser alignment inspections on equipment used in water and wastewater operations
Maintains and repairs chlorine generating equipment including ammoniators
Maintains and repairs lime slaker system
Repairs and rebuilds sludge pumps; water pumps, chemical and gas pumps
Replaces bearings, shafts, sleeves, seals, and repair other mechanical parts
Field tests pumps, motors, blowers and gearboxes for functionality, efficiency and completeness of repairs
Completes preventive maintenance logs on Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
Performs related tasks as required

Related Tasks

Inspects tanks, pumping equipment, conveyors, wells and building support systems to ensure compliance with statutory and safety requirements
Conducts emergency and routine repairs at various onsite and offsite pumping facilities

Knowledge Of Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Standard practices, methods, tools, and materials of the mechanical trades
Carpentry, masonry, and building maintenance work and related mechanical trades operations
The occupational hazards connected with general maintenance operations and ability to observe and enforce appropriate safety precautions
General office practices and procedure

Skilled In

The use and care of bench and hand tools, machines, and equipment of the mechanical trades
The use of Microsoft Office Suite products to include Word, Excel, and Outlook
Troubleshooting and mechanical diagnostics
Reading comprehension – both of routine communications as well as technical manuals, diagrams, or other work-related documents

Ability To

Should be able to use a shovel, sledgehammer, and air hammer
Work a flexible work schedule that includes weekdays, weekends and evenings as needed
Establish and maintain effective and positive relations with City officials, associates, consultants, and the general public
Perform essential functions and related tasks while using best judgement and application of necessary safety precautions
Perform manual work over extended periods of time
Use hand and power tools applicable to trade
Exercise time management and proficient with estimating time required to complete tasks

Minimum And Preferred Qualifications

High School diploma, GED equivalency or any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school
Four (4) years of experience in maintenance work involving plumbing and mechanical repairs, troubleshooting, and equipment installations including:
Two (2) years of experience in preventative maintenance of mechanical systems in an industrial or manufacturing plant or a water/wastewater treatment facility
State of Florida Class ‘E’ driver's license

Post Offer Pre-employment Screening Requirements

Criminal Background Check
Employment Verification
Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) Check
Physical
Drug and Alcohol Screen

Special Requirements

Abstained from the use of cigarettes, cigars, and other tobacco products for at least one year prior to their date of hire and shall abstain from the use of tobacco products at all times during the period of their employment with the City while both on and off duty.

The City of Boca Raton is an Equal Opportunity, Inclusive, Veteran-Friendly Employer and Drug-Free Workplace.

The City is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.

Veterans’ Preference: The City proudly supports veterans and provides employment preference to eligible veterans and other individuals as required by Florida law. Applicants eligible for Veterans’ Preference are encouraged to indicate their eligibility and provide the required documentation during the application process.

City Of Boca Raton - Benefits Summary

SEIU Employees

ANNUAL LEAVE: Shall accrue prior to an employee attaining permanent status in the classified service and may be used after six (6) months of employment at the sole discretion of the Department Head, but it shall not be paid out upon resignation or termination unless the employee has attained permanent status (one full year). The maximum accrual is 360 hours.

0 to 5 full years 8 hours per month
5 to 10 full years 10 hours per month
10 to 15 full years 12 hours per month
15 years and over 14 hours per month

CASH OUT OF ANNUAL LEAVE: Employees who have attained permanent status shall be permitted to cash out up to forty (40) hours of accrued and unused Annual Leave, either in a single lump sum payment or two or more partial payments, each fiscal year., each fiscal year.

SICK LEAVE: 8 hours per month. Any hours in excess of 960 will be paid off annually at 50%. Upon retirement, employees with a minimum of 5 years continuous service will receive 50% of sick leave balance. Termination for reasons other than retirement shall be entitled to payment for accrued, but unused sick leave, as follows:

Continuous years of service Percentage
Less than 2 full years 0%
2 to 5 full years 10%
5 to 10 full years 20%
10 full years or more 30%
Retirement (normal, early or disability) 50%

HEALTH INSURANCE (Premiums): Employee Medical (Base Plan) - Paid 100% by City. Employee contributions are required for the buy up employee coverage plans. Employee contributions are required for Employee Dental and Vision Plans, as well as Dependent(s) Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans.

CONTINUOUS SERVICE BENEFIT: Continuous Service is determined on December 1st of each year. Payment is issued during the month of December based upon years of service as follows:

5 to 10 full years $600 annually
10 to 15 full years $800 annually
15 full years and over $1,000 annually

RETIREMENT PLANS: The two pension/retirement options are listed below:

The option to enroll in a Defined Contribution Retirement Plan. The Defined Contribution Plan will not require a mandatory contribution on your part. The City will contribute seven (7%) percent of your annual base wages to this plan. The vesting period for this plan shall be one (1) year from your date of hire in the classified service, which coincides with your one-year probationary period.
An option to enroll in a Defined Benefit Plan option available to you that will have a ten (10) year vesting period with a multiplier of 2.00% at normal retirement and a mandatory seven and three-quarters (7.75%) percent contribution.
The two (2) options will be fully explained to you prior to your selection.

Optional: 457 Deferred Compensation Savings Plan is available.

HOLIDAYS: 15 per year: 12 recognized holidays and 3 floating holidays which are allocated for the fiscal year starting October 1, to all 8 hour per day employees. Employees hired between October 1 and March 31 shall receive 3 floating holidays. Employees hired between April 1 and September 30 shall receive 1 floating holiday. Non-task employees working 10-hour days receive 10, 10-hour paid holidays but do not receive floating holidays.

FUNERAL LEAVE: Up to 3 workdays - In State Up to 5 workdays - Out of State

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: A performance review(s) is given to new hires during the first year of employment and an annual review on their anniversary date. Every employee is evaluated on their anniversary date. The current ratings are: Requires Improvement, Meets Expectations, Exceeds Expectations, and Significantly Exceeds Expectations.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: Full-time employees are eligible for tuition reimbursement as outlined in the City’s Tuition Reimbursement Policy which is available in Human Resources and subject to the availability of departmental funds.

MILITARY LEAVE: Members in military reserve units who attend annual training are entitled to paid leave not to exceed 30 days each calendar year.

EAP: Employees, spouses, and eligible dependents have access to five (5) face-to-face sessions with a counselor through Cigna's Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Services include assistance with legal, financial, parenting, elder care, pet care, and identity theft.

Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

What is the highest level of education you have completed? NOTE: You must attach proof (diploma or degree or transcripts) of highest education completed with your application. Failure to do so may result in your application being marked as incomplete and removed from consideration.

Less than High School
High School Diploma or GED
Trade or Vocational School
Associates Degree or 60 credits of college courses
Bachelors Degree
Masters Degree

What area of study is your education?

How many years of experience do you have in maintenance work involving plumbing and mechanical repair, troubleshooting and equipment installations.

No previous experience.
Less than 3 years of experience.
3 but less than 4 years of experience.
4 but less than 5 years of experience.
5 years of experience or more.

How many years of experience do you have in the preventive maintenance of mechanical systems in an industrial or manufacturing plant or a water/wastewater treatment facility?