Utilities Maintenance Mechanic

Davie Inc; Florida; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Holidays

Sick leave

Vacation leave

Birthday leave

Wellness days

Pension retirement

Uniforms

Job summary

Town of Davie is seeking an experienced maintenance technician for the Utilities Department to perform specialized electrical, mechanical, and electromechanical work in water and wastewater facilities. Under supervision, you will supervise lift station crews and perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and record-keeping.

Position requires a Class D license in Water or Wastewater treatment and the ability to obtain a Class B CDL within one year, along with a high school diploma and vocational

Qualifications

• Three years of industrial level experience in electrical and mechanical equipment installation, maintenance, and repair.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Education: High School diploma with vocational courses.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair lift stations and mechanical/electromechanical equipment.
• Keep maintenance and personnel records.
• Requisitions required supplies and materials.
• Trains new employees.
• Supervises, instructs, and inspects work of assigned maintenance personnel to ensure proper performance of work and repairs.
• Performs preventative maintenance and repairs for departmental facilities, machinery, and equipment.
• Keeps records of preventative maintenance schedules.
• Lubricates equipment and checks for malfunctions.
• Reviews blueprints and engineering specifications to locate sewer lines, water mains, and other associated fixtures.
• Replaces packing and valves.
• Replaces bearings in motors, pumps, and other equipment.
• Cleans pumps and bar screens and performs other plumbing tasks.
• Adds chemicals at lift station as necessary.
• Maintains lift station records of flow and integrator readings.
• Maintains physical appearance of lift station, including mowing grass, painting, and housekeeping.
• Performs clean-up work after repairs are completed.

Skills

Electrical work

Mechanical work

Preventive maintenance

Supervisory experience

Education

High School diploma with vocational courses

Tools

Maintenance tools

Job description

Description

This is an industrial level maintenance work in the Utilities Department. Under general supervision, performs specialized and skilled electrical, mechanical, electromechanical and technical work in the maintenance and repair of machinery, pumps, motors and related equipment in the water and wastewater treatment plants, lift stations and Utilities facilities. May supervise lift station, field, or plant personnel who perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks in servicing and maintaining equipment and machinery. Reports to Utilities Maintenance Supervisor.

Minimum Requirements

Education And Experience Required

• Graduation from High School supplemented by vocational courses in mechanical and or electrical.
• Three (3) years of industrial level experience in electrical and mechanical equipment installation, maintenance and repair, preferably in a water or wastewater system environment, some supervisory experience preferred; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Must possess a Class "D" License in Water or Wastewater treatment from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
• Currently possess or, the ability to complete within one (1) year a valid Class "B" CDL Florida driver's license with air brake and tanker endorsements as issued by the State of Florida and an acceptable driving history.

Special Requirements

• Current possession of the above named licenses is preferred.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for the maintenance and repair of lift stations and mechanical and electromechanical machinery and equipment within Utilities Department facilities.
• Keeps maintenance and personnel records.
• Requisitions required supplies and materials.
• Trains new employees.
• Supervises, instructs, and inspects work of assigned maintenance personnel to ensure proper performance of work and repairs.
• Performs preventative maintenance and repairs for departmental facilities, machinery, and equipment.
• Keeps records of preventative maintenance schedules.
• Lubricates equipment and checks for malfunctions.
• Reviews blueprints and engineering specifications to locate sewer lines, water mains, and other associated fixtures.
• Replaces packing and valves.
• Replaces bearings in motors, pumps, and other equipment.
• Cleans pumps and bar screens and performs other plumbing tasks.
• Adds chemicals at lift station as necessary.
• Maintains lift station records of flow and integrator readings.
• Maintains physical appearance of lift station, including mowing grass, painting, and housekeeping.
• Performs clean-up work after repairs are completed.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
  • 100% paid by the Town for single coverage, 50% paid by the Town for dependents.
• Leave:
  • Holidays – 13 days per year.
  • Sick Leave – 3.69 hours accrued per pay period
  • Vacation Leave – Accrue 2 weeks per year, accrual rate increases every 5 years (capped at 4 weeks after 10 years of service).
  • Birthday Leave – 1 day per year after successfully passing probation
  • Quality Service – 1 day per year after successfully passing probation and other conditions.
  • Wellness Days – 2 days per year after successfully passing probation.
• Pension/Retirement:
  • Town Sponsored Pension – mandatory 3% contributions per pay period.
  • 457 Deferred Compensation Plan- Employee is entitled to make voluntary contributions through the payroll to the Town sponsored 457 deferred compensation plan only.
• Uniforms: Provided by the Department.

Regulations / Accommodations

• EEO Policy: it is the policy of the Town to prohibit discrimination in hiring, promotion, compensation, discharge, and all terms and conditions of employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, gender identity(inclusive of a person’s actual or perceived sex, and includes self-image, appearance behavior or expression, whether or not different from that traditionally associated with legal sex assigned to the person at birth), marital status, military status, political affiliation, genetic information, sexual orientation, or retaliation for reporting same.
• Tobacco Policy: the Town of Davie has a policy that requires employees hired on or after January 4, 2016 to be a non-user of tobacco products six (6) months prior to their employment with the Town as well as commit to non-usage during their employment. Candidates for employment who are impacted by the Town of Davie’s Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after six (6) months.
• Reasonable Accommodations: applicants requesting reasonable accommodation during the job application process may contact the Human Resources Department at [phone].
• E-Verify: the Town of Davie participates in E-Verify. Federal Law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. For more information on E-Verify, please contact 1-888-897-7781.
• Veterans' Preference: the Town of Davie will grant Veterans’ Preference to eligible veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States in compliance with applicable federal and state laws concerning Veterans’ Preference. Eligible applicants must submit a DD-214 Member 4 form and Veterans' Preference form.
• Essential Employees: Employees may be required to work during emergency events/situations as determined by supervisor.

The Town of Davie offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, life, and long term disability insurance.

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