Utilities Mechanic

City of Fort Lauderdale; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Fort Lauderdale is seeking an Utilities Mechanic to install, maintain, fabricate, repair and troubleshoot mechanical equipment in water treatment plants, pump stations, and related facilities. Responsibilities include developing preventive maintenance schedules, assisting skilled trades, and ensuring safety compliance.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, at least 1 year of mechanical maintenance experience, and a CDL Class B with Air Brakes endorsement at

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 1 year of mechanical maintenance/repair experience.
• CDL Class B with Air Brakes endorsement required at application and hire.
• Preferred experience at a water treatment plant in a utility system.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots, inspects, installs, fabricates, maintains, and repairs mechanical equipment including pumps, motors, valves, piping, and related components.
• Reviews manuals and maintenance records to develop preventive maintenance schedules.
• Operates and maintains hand and power tools for parts fabrication and repair.
• Submits daily/weekly reports on tasks performed and maintenance duties.
• Assists Diesel Technician, welders, Electrician, and Machinist; performs welding, brazing, soldering, carpentry, and painting as needed.
• Ensures safety regulations and SOPs are followed; reads drawings and data sheets.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Repair work

CDL Class B

Welding

Reading drawings

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Welding equipment

Job description

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.

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 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

1. Have successfully graduated from a standard high school or trade school or possess a G.E.D. certificate from a recognized institution.
2. Must demonstrate a minimum of one (1) year of experience in mechanical maintenance and repair work.
3. 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.
4. 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/)

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.

The City of Fort Lauderdale receives a high volume of applications, so not every applicant who meets the minimum qualifications will be guaranteed an interview. Candidates are selected for interviews based on how closely their education and work experience match the specific requirements of the position.

Applicants will be subject to an extensive selection and screening process, which may include, but not be limited to evaluation of training and experience; written; oral and performance‑based testing; skills assessment; interview; employment check, background investigation; medical examination; and drug screen. For Public Safety positions, the process additionally includes polygraph examinations and psychological evaluations. The expected duration of the selection process varies by position.

All applicants, including current City of Fort Lauderdale employees, need to fully detail their work experience on the employment application. Applicants must ensure that all required documents submitted are in a format that is acceptable, clear, and legible. It is the applicant’s responsibility to update their online profile with accurate personal information, work history, education, and certifications each time they submit a new application. Incomplete applications may result in disqualification.

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