Utility Maintenance Mechanic

Cape Fear Public Utility Authority; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Public Utility Authority is seeking a maintenance technician responsible for mechanical operations and repairs across treatment facilities, wells, water towers, and CFPUA buildings. This role includes on-call responsibilities with a 30-minute response window and requires a high school diploma or GED plus a basic six months of mechanical experience.

Applicants must have a valid North Carolina driver's license and will join an on-call rotation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 6 months of mechanical work experience.
• Valid North Carolina driver's license required.
• On-call rotation requiring response within 30 minutes of notification.

Responsibilities

• Maintains pumps, motors, electrical systems and performs preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Conducts safety inspections and maintains lubricant and fluid levels.
• Performs maintenance at CFPUA buildings and administrative facilities.
• Identifies and corrects hazards while complying with safety policies.
• Repairs plumbing and troubleshoots equipment.
• Repairs and replaces piping, valves, and other equipment at the plant.
• Maintains vehicles and equipment; assists with supply inventory and operates related tools.
• Performs annual inspections and preventative maintenance on plant equipment.
• Maintains the plant chemical system and responds to emergencies as essential personnel.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

On-call readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Job Summary

Incumbents in this position are responsible for mechanical operations and repairs of treatment facilities, ground water wells, water towers and CFPUA buildings. This position is assigned to pay grade G14.

Essential Job Functions

• Maintains various pumps, motors, and electrical systems and performs preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Conducts safety inspections, maintains lubricant and fluid levels, and cleans work areas.
• Performs maintenance at CFPUA building and administrative facilities.
• Identifies and corrects work hazards while ensuring compliance with established safety policies.
• Repairs plumbing.
• Troubleshoot equipment and makes necessary repairs.
• Repair and replace piping, valves, and other vital pieces of equipment on the plant.
• Maintain assigned vehicles and equipment, assist with supply inventory, and operates job related tools.
• Preventative maintenance on plant equipment such as filters, clarifiers, pumps, bar screen, digester heaters.
• Perform annual inspections and preventative maintenance on all equipment on the plant.
• Repairs and maintains plant chemical system.
• Remains on call/standby for emergencies.
• Checks Maximo (work order program) and prioritizes work orders.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

In the event of an emergency, all employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to perform alternate duties.

Education, Experience, And Other Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Six (6) months of mechanical work experience in or any related work field.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid State of North Carolina driver's license required.
• This position will be placed on an On-Call rotation that requires a response within 30 minutes of notification.

Other Essential Job Specifications

YESNO

Use interpersonal skills such as seeing, hearing, and speaking to develop positive interactions with customers.

XComprehends and uses technical or professional language, either written or spoken, to communicate complex ideas.

XPerforms numerical operations using basic counting, adding, subtracting, multiplying, or dividing.

XPerforms complex quantitative calculations or reasoning using algebra, geometry, statistics, or abstract symbols.

XRequires travel between CFPUA sites.XUse or repair small/light equipment (power tools).XUse or repair medium equipment and machinery (vehicles, commercial mowers).XUse or repair heavy or complex machinery (HVAC systems, construction equipment, water plants).

Physical RequirementsNone: 0 hours or 0% of scheduled shiftSome: Up to 2 hours or 20% of scheduled shiftFrequent: 2 to 5 hours or 20% to 60% of scheduled shiftVery Frequent: More than 5 hours or 60% to 100% of scheduled shiftNONESOMEFREQUENTVERY FREQUENTMinimal physical exertion. Very light physical work at desk or counter level with intermittent periods of sitting, standing, and walking. May involve data entry, telephone work, or use of various office equipment.

Same as above with the addition of standing/sitting/walking for lengthy periods of time. May involve light physical exertion due to pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting weights up to 20 pounds.

Physical exertion involving pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 20 pounds. May require prolonged standing and/or walking during which time objects are transported. May require occasional bending, squatting, and reaching.

Sustained physical activity throughout the work period. Performs work tasks involving pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting up to 50 pounds. May require bending, squatting, stooping, reaching, climbing, or walking in addition to other physical demands.

Physical exertion throughout the work period. Performs work tasks involving pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting varying weights up to 50 pounds, and more than 50 pounds with assistance. May require bending, squatting, stooping, reaching, climbing, or walking in addition to other physical demands.

Cape Fear Public Utility Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to foster, maintain, and promote equal employment on the basis of qualifications and without regard to age, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), race, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability, or genetic disorder.

Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment status of all person hired to work in the United States. Cape Fear Public Utility Authority participates in E-Verify.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Part-time employees who work an average of 30 hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis. To learn more details, visit our Benefits Page.