Plant Mechanic

City of Lauderhill; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Lauderhill is seeking a skilled water treatment plant maintenance worker to uphold and repair plant systems and equipment. You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot issues, and update logs, while following safety procedures and operating work orders.

A State of Florida CDL Class B is required within one year, with OSHA, Heavy Duty, and Minor Welding certifications to be obtained. High school diploma or GED and related trade training are needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; vocational/technical training in mechanical maintenance or related trade.
• Up to two (2) years of experience and/or training in water treatment plant systems maintenance or related work.
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance on systems and equipment according to schedules.
• Inspects and troubleshoots systems; repairs or replaces components as needed.
• Completes logs and records of maintenance actions.
• Observes lock out tag out safety procedures.
• Operates computer systems; manages work orders for maintenance.

Education

High school diploma or GED; vocational/technical training in mechanical maintenance or related trade

Tools

OSHA Certification

Heavy Duty Certification

Minor Welding

Job description

General Statement of Job

Under general supervision, the position maintains water treatment plant systems and equipment. Employees in this classification perform skilled maintenance work. Position is responsible for installation, maintenance, repair, and replacement of water treatment plant systems & equipment. Perform related work as directed.

Essential Functions

• Performs preventive maintenance on systems and equipment in accordance with schedules.
• Inspects and troubleshoots systems and equipment; removes, repairs, or replaces component parts.
• Completes logs and records, documenting maintenance actions taken.
• Observes safety precautions such as lock out tag out procedures.
• Operates computer systems; retrieves/enters work orders for required systems maintenance.
• Picks up parts and supplies; coordinates with vendors and suppliers.
• Consults blueprint, operations and maintenance manuals, and other technical documentations to repair or adjust systems or equipment to specifications.
• Performs general maintenance on building and facilities such as cleaning and painting.
• Performs routine office functions such as copying, answering phones, and filing.

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

Minimum And Preferred Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; supplemented by vocational/technical training in mechanical maintenance or related trade; supplemented by up to two (2) years previous experience and/or training involving water treatment plant systems maintenance or related work; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Special Requirement

State of Florida Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class “B”.

Must Obtain Within One Year From Date Of Hire

• OSHA Certification
• Heavy Duty Certification
• Minor Welding

Additional Requirements/Environmental Factors

Data Utilization

Requires the ability audit, evaluate, deduce, and/or assess data and/or information using established criteria. Includes exercise of discretion in determining actual or probable consequences, and in referencing such evaluation to identify and select alternatives.

Human Interaction

Requires the ability to apply principles of persuasion and/or influence.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization

Requires the ability to operate, maintain, repair, and control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools and/or materials requiring complex and rapid adjustments.

Verbal Aptitude

Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive and/or advisory data and information.

Mathematical Aptitude

Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentage; may require ability to utilize principles of factions and/or interpret graphs.

Functional Reasoning

Requires ability to apply principles of rational systems. Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form. Ability to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.

Situational Reasoning

Requires the ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.

Physical Ability

Tasks involve the regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that may involve the lifting, carrying pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (up to 100 pounds).

Sensory Requirements

Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate odors. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate depths. Some tasks require visual perception and discrimination. Some tasks require oral communications ability.

Environmental Factors

Tasks may risk exposure to temperature extremes, strong odors, toxic agents/chemicals, smoke, wetness, humidity, animals/wildlife, electrical currents, explosives, bright/dim light, noise extremes, vibrations, machinery, dusts or pollen, and traffic hazards.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Lauderhill, Florida, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance