Utilities Mechanic

City of Fort Lauderdale; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

The City of Fort Lauderdale seeks a Utilities Mechanic to install, maintain, fabricate, and repair mechanical equipment across water treatment plants, pump stations, and related areas. You will perform preventive maintenance and inspections, troubleshoot pumps, valves, and gearboxes, and collaborate with Diesel Technicians, Welders, Electricians, and Machinists as needed.

Required are a high school diploma or GED, a minimum of 1 year of mechanical maintenance experience, and a valid CDL Class B

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of mechanical maintenance experience.
• CDL Class B with Air Brakes endorsement at time of application and hire.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs mechanical equipment at treatment plants and pump stations.
• Reviews manuals and maintenance records to plan preventive maintenance.
• Operates and uses hand and power tools as needed.
• Assists other trades as required and ensures safety procedures are followed.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Welding

Reading drawings

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Position Summary

A Utilities Mechanic installs, maintains, fabricates, and repairs/troubleshoots and performs related preventative maintenance and inspections on mechanical equipment employed in the operation of water treatment plants, pump stations, or related areas.

Posting Information

In accordance with Article 24 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and Teamsters Local Union 769, for posting purposes this open-competitive job posting shall be considered as a simultaneous internal and external posting (it is open to both internal City employees and external applicants).

Essential Job Functions

Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.

• Troubleshoots, inspects, installs, fabricates, maintains, and repairs mechanical equipment, including pumps, motors, valves, piping, chemical equipment, conveyers, presses, screens, gear boxes, facility carts, and all other facility machinery/equipment associated within the treatment plants, pump stations, tanks, and water storage facilities, and performs related preventative maintenance and inspections.
• Reviews equipment manuals and maintenance records to develop preventive maintenance schedules.
• Operates and cares for hand and power tools in maintaining, fabricating, and repairing parts for machinery and equipment.
• Submits daily and weekly reports for the tasks and maintenance duties performed.
• Provides assistance to the Diesel Technician, welders, Electrician, and Machinist; performs welding, acetylene burning, brazing, soldering, minor carpentry, and painting, as needed.
• Ensures compliance with safety regulations and standard operating procedures.
• Reading drawing specifications and manufacturer's data sheets.
• Works around medium voltage, rotating equipment and various hazardous chemicals.
• May be required to perform "stand-by duty", being available and responding to off-duty emergency call-ins to effect repairs.
• Performs related work as required.

Minimum Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS, PREFERENCES & WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Have successfully graduated from a standard high school or trade school or possess a G.E.D. certificate from a recognized institution.
• Must demonstrate a minimum of one (1) year of experience in mechanical maintenance and repair work.
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - Class B or higher with Air Brakes endorsement at the time of application and upon hire. Failure to maintain an active CDL endorsement will result in separation from City employment.
• Prior work experience with installation and maintenance at a water treatment plant in a utility system is preferred.
• To claim Veterans’ Preference, candidates must attach to the application a copy of military separation papers (DD214) and service-connected disability documentation (if applicable) to meet eligibility requirements as stipulated by Florida Statues. For additional information, please refer to the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs. (link: https://floridavets.org/benefits-services/veterans-preference/)

Public Servant Shift Requirements

As public servants, employees may be required to work immediately before, during, and/or after an emergency. All employees must be available and able to work assigned shifts as determined by their Department Heads.

Physical Standards Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

The position involves medium physical demands, such as exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. Ability to lift, stoop, bend, crawl, kneel and climb ladders up to 30 feet in performing a variety of job-related tasks. Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

The City of Fort Lauderdale offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance.

The City of Fort Lauderdale participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) which offers an investment option and a pension option and requires a 3% contribution from employees. All new City of Fort Lauderdale employees are automatically enrolled in FRS.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The City of Fort Lauderdale is an Equal Opportunity, Veteran’s Preference Employer and Drug Free Workplace.