Wastewater Maintenance Mechanic C

Fkaa; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 58,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

FKAA is seeking a Wastewater Maintenance Mechanic C to perform specialized maintenance and repair of wastewater treatment facilities and collection systems. The role reports to the WW Mechanic Foreman and Wastewater Supervisors and requires skilled work with valves, pumps, chemical feed systems, and related equipment.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, repairing mechanical systems, performing electrical checks, and assisting with plant modifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; supplemented by college level coursework or vocational training in pipefitting, mechanical, pumps, electrical.
• Four (4) years of previous experience and/or training including pipefitting, mechanical, electrical and pump experience, including FKAA Maintenance Mechanic experience.
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience providing the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs and maintenance on mechanical equipment, machinery, valves, piping, gauges, and associated equipment in WW treatment plants and collection systems.
• Assist with modifications of wastewater collection systems and treatment facilities.
• Interpret maintenance manuals, drawings, schematics and diagrams to perform maintenance and repair tasks.
• Operate hand and power tools, test equipment, and perform basic electrical troubleshooting.
• Maintain buildings, grounds, and associated infrastructure; assist with new service lateral installations.

Skills

Pipefitting

Mechanical

Pumps

Electrical

Florida driver's license

Hand tools

Power tools

Test equipment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Test equipment

Job description

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Wastewater Maintenance Mechanic C

Bargaining Unit Duck Key, FL, US

11 days ago Requisition ID: 1731

Salary Range: $58,373.60 To $89,382.38 Annually

PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION

The purpose of this classification is to perform specialized maintenance and repair of buildings, grounds, equipment,

valves, diesel engines, pumps, treatment units, chemical feed systems, and collection systems at the Authority’s

wastewater treatment facilities. Position reports to the WW Mechanic Foreman and/or Wastewater Supervisors.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not

exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.

Other duties may be required and assigned.

Performs repairs, and maintenance on all mechanical equipment, machinery, valves, piping, gauges, and associated

equipment involved in the wastewater treatment plant process and collection systems including, but not limited to:

vacuum pump station equipment, influent screens, chemical feed systems, tanks, mixers, blowers, diffusers, , pumping

equipment, treatment units, sand and/or disc filters, gravity, low pressure, and vacuum collection systems.

Performs maintenance and repair on all mechanical equipment, machinery, valves, piping, and associated equipment of

the Authority's wastewater treatment plants, transmission stations and lift stations.

Assists with modifications of wastewater collection systems and treatment facilities.

Determines means to correct mechanical equipment and systems deficiencies, extend performance capabilities, and

meet new requirements.

Interprets maintenance manuals, mechanical drawings, schematics and diagrams in order to perform the necessary

maintenance and repair of assigned equipment, machinery, and systems.

Assists in requisitioning and maintaining repair and spare parts on site.

Uses and maintains hand tools, power tools, and test equipment as assigned.

Performs basic electrical troubleshooting on control and power circuits, motors, submersible pumps and other process

or collection system related electrical equipment.

Performs concrete and carpentry work.

Ensures that work areas, buildings, and grounds are kept in order.

Assists with new service lateral and/or low-pressure simplex station installs.

Locates FKAA sewer mains, force mains, vacuum mains, reuse mains and electrical services for other utilities and

contractors.

Assists with confined space entries.

Operates heavy equipment as required.

Performs maintenance and repair of buildings and tanks; maintains grounds, including cutting grass, fertilizing,

trimming, planting and caring for trees, and cleaning walkways and roadways.

Cleans, oils, and maintains yard equipment and tools.

Performs janitorial duties, such as cleaning lavatories and windows, sweeping and moping, and waxing floors.

Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, or other documents.

Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, manuals, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews,

completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.

Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, the public, and other individuals as needed to

coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

Utilizes company issued purchasing card to procure supplies and materials necessary to complete daily assignments.

Reconciles monthly statements.

Provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed.

Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or GED; supplemented by college level course work or vocational training in pipefitting,

mechanical, pumps, electrical; supplemented by four (4) years previous experience and/or training that includes

pipefitting, mechanical, electrical and pump experience, including experience as a FKAA Maintenance Mechanic; or

any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and

abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license. Must obtain a valid Florida Class A

CDL within 12 months of hire. Must be able to communicate and comprehend the English language.

PERFORMANCE APTITUDES

Data Utilization: Requires the ability to calculate and/or tabulate data. Includes performing subsequent actions in

relation to these computational operations.

Human Interaction: Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others regarding

the application of procedures and standards to specific situations.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control

the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference and descriptive data and information.

Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; ability to

calculate decimals and percentages; may include ability to perform mathematical operations with fractions; may

include ability to compute discount, interest, profit and loss, ratio and proportion; may include ability to calculate

surface areas, volumes, weights and measures.

Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions

furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify

methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.

Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving

a variety of generally pre-defined duties which are often characterized by frequent change.

ADA COMPLIANCE

Physical Ability: Tasks require the regular and sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work,

typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and

that generally involves lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50

Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds,

taste, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental

conditions, such as odors, humidity, temperature extremes, machinery, electric currents, toxic agents, or pathogenic

substances.

The Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with

Disabilities Act, the Authority will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and

encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.