Senior Water Systems Mechanic — Pumps, Motors & Equipment

City & Borough of Sitka Alaska

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 78,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

City of Houston is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician for the Houston Water/Drinking Water Operations. The role covers maintenance of water systems, preventive maintenance on rotating equipment, and service calls across various sites.

The position emphasizes inspections, data collection on installed equipment, and adherence to safety protocols. A valid driver license and background in mechanical maintenance are required, with preference for pump, motor, and hydraulic equipment experience.

Qualifications

  • Three (3) years of building or mechanical maintenance experience.
  • One (1) year as operator trainee plus two (2) years in building or mechanical maintenance.
  • One year of related college or vocational education may substitute for up to one year of work experience.

Responsibilities

  • Performs skilled mechanical duties in the maintenance of water systems and facilities.
  • Performs inspections, preventive maintenance, lubrications and repairs on rotating equipment, piping, pumps, motors, blowers, compressors, valves, lines, water systems, facilities, and equipment.
  • Maintains and repairs equipment and tools used to perform responsibilities.
  • Collects and catalogs data on installed equipment.
  • Makes service calls to maintain and repair equipment and install equipment identification tags.
  • Reports unsafe conditions and equipment to proper authorities and keeps records of service calls, maintenance and repair work.
  • May drive a City vehicle and maintain vehicle maintenance and mileage records.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance
Inspections
Preventive maintenance
Repairs

Education

Up to 9 months education/training beyond high school
Operator/maintenance training substitution

Tools

Centrifugal pump maintenance
Motors
Air compressors
Piping
Valves
Hydraulic equipment

Job description

City of Houston is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician for the Houston Water/Drinking Water Operations. The role covers maintenance of water systems, preventive maintenance on rotating equipment, and service calls across various sites.

The position emphasizes inspections, data collection on installed equipment, and adherence to safety protocols. A valid driver license and background in mechanical maintenance are required, with preference for pump, motor, and hydraulic equipment experience.

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