Plant Mechanic - Water Treatment & Pumps

City of Greensboro, NC; Browns Summit (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus Eligible

Bonus $2,879

Job summary

The City of Greensboro Water Resources Department is seeking a skilled Plant Mechanic to install, repair, inspect, and maintain critical mechanical equipment at water and wastewater facilities. This hands-on role requires troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and the ability to read blueprints and technical manuals.

Ideal candidates will have 4 years of related mechanical/electrical experience, a high school diploma or GED, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or equivalency with 3 years of education and 6+ years of related work experience
• 4 years of related industrial, mechanical, electrical experience
• Valid Driver's License
• Grade 1 (or higher) Certified Maintenance Technician (Must obtain within 18 months)

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain pumps, motors, fans, chemical feed equipment, compressors, valves, piping, tanks, generators, and diesel engines.
• Inspect equipment at scheduled intervals using CMMS.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to prevent failures.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and identify root causes to determine corrective actions.
• Read blueprints, ladder diagrams, and manuals to support repairs.
• Use test equipment to evaluate equipment performance.
• Document problems, inspections, and maintenance activities in CMMS.
• Generate and update work orders and manage parts inventory.

Skills

Pumps maintenance

Troubleshooting

CMMS

Blueprints

Preventive maintenance

Electrical knowledge

Education

High school diploma / GED

3 years education + 6+ years experience equivalence

Job description

The City of Greensboro Water Resources Department is seeking a skilled Plant Mechanic to install, repair, inspect, and maintain critical mechanical equipment at water and wastewater facilities. This hands-on role requires troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and the ability to read blueprints and technical manuals.

Ideal candidates will have 4 years of related mechanical/electrical experience, a high school diploma or GED, and a valid driver’s license.