Utility Maintenance Mechanic III - Water Production

City-of-Norfolk,-V; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Norfolk in Suffolk, Virginia seeks a Utility Maintenance Mechanic III for the Water Production Division. The role involves electrical and mechanical repairs, installation, diagnosis, and preventive maintenance of water plant equipment.

Responsibilities include repairing air cooled compressors, performing daily and weekly PMs at pump stations, and some electrical work. Requires 5 years' experience as an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic or Electrician, and may require a Journeyman

Qualifications

• Five years' experience as an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic or Electrician.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Journeyman Electrical License may be required depending upon assignment.

Responsibilities

• Maintains equipment by major repairs to air cooled compressors and related equipment (including compressors, mowers, weed eaters, blowers, emergency equipment).
• Performs daily maintenance on frequently used equipment (minor repairs).
• Performs winter maintenance and minor electric work for building maintenance; turns valves to maintain water flow to water plants; conducts weekly/monthly PM at pump stations.
• Supervises and oversees repair shop and pump stations in absence of supervisor by handling daily work orders and assigning tasks.
• Writes specifications on equipment purchases.
• Maintains pipeline raw water easement and locates raw water mains; repairs air valves and assists in applying chemicals to lakes.

Skills

Electrical repairs

Mechanical repairs

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The City of Norfolk's Department of Utilities is seeking qualified candidates for an Utility Maintenance Mechanic III in the Water Production Division. This person performs electrical and mechanical repairs on equipment, including installation, diagnosis, repairs, and preventive maintenance. Troubleshoots and makes repairs on electrical and mechanical equipment, including high voltage equipment.

Essential functions include but are not limited to:

• Maintains equipment by conducting major repairs to all air cooled compressors including repairing compressors, out front mowers, weed eaters, blowers and emergency equipment.

• Conducts minor repairs by performing daily maintenance on frequently used equipment.

• Performs related duties by conducting winter maintenance during the "off season", and doing minor electric work for building maintenance, turns valves to maintain water flow to the water plants. Responsible for weekly and monthly PM at the City of Norfolk Pump Stations.

• Supervises and oversees repair shop and pump stations in absence of supervisor by taking care of daily and work orders, assigning tasks, and evaluating performance.

• Performs related duties by writing specifications on equipment purchases.

• Help maintain the pipeline raw water easement and locate raw water mains repairing and replacing air valves, assist in applying chemicals to the lakes.

Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes. Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency.

Five years' experience as an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic or Electrician.

• Valid Driver's License.
• Journeyman Electrical License may be required depending upon assignment.

Work Location:

113 Lockwood Circle, Suffolk, Virginia 23434

Work Hours:

Monday through Thursday: 6:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Friday: 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM

This position is designated as an 'Essential'position and you may be required to work extended, rotating, on call, nights, weekends, and/or holidays in response to emergencies or severe weather.