Plant Mechanic- Reclaimed Water Plant
Full Time
Port Orange, FL 32127
$18.23 an hour
Posted
Job description
We are so excited that you are interested in working for the City of Port Orange! We thrive on our Core Values which show we C.A.R.E. We are committed to our employees and the citizens of Port Orange and look forward to the opportunity to discuss your future here!
Job Description:
POSITION OBJECTIVES
This position is responsible for skilled work in the maintenance of the Wastewater Treatment Plant, reclaimed water pump stations, reclaimed water augmentation wells and reclaimed water augmentation lift stations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
This position is part of the City’s Emergency Management Team and, as such, shall be expected to perform all duties that are assigned during an emergency management operation.
Education and Experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position is responsible for skilled work in the maintenance of the Wastewater Treatment Plant, reclaimed water pump stations, reclaimed water augmentation wells and reclaimed water augmentation lift stations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Repair and maintain water/wastewater plants, reuse pumping facilities, potable water pump stations, potable water wells, storm water lift stations, reclaimed water pump stations, reclaimed water augmentation wells and reclaimed water augmentation lift stations.
- Maintain and repair all related equipment such as centrifugal pumps, chlorinators, gear boxes, pneumatic controls, electric motors, proportional chemical feed equipment, high service pumps, pressure control valves, flow meters, auxiliary power units, 3 phase power control panels, variable frequency drives, electronic level monitoring systems, telemetry control equipment, etc.
- Inspect facilities and equipment such as potable pumping stations, wellfields, reclaimed water storage facilities, reuse augmentation equipment and irrigation equipment.
- Maintain a schedule of preventive maintenance program.
- Maintain a log of repairs to equipment.
- Work with contractors, vendors, and engineers on plant upgrades and major expansion projects.
- Obtain prices and complete requisitions to order parts.
- Maintain spare parts inventory.
- Maintain test well level program and logs.
- Attend work promptly and regularly.
- Perform related work as required. These additional duties may be representative of tasks typically performed by those in a lesser or more advanced job grade.
This position is part of the City’s Emergency Management Team and, as such, shall be expected to perform all duties that are assigned during an emergency management operation.
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
- Five (5) years experience in operation, maintenance and repair of treatment plant equipment.
- Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of the functions and servicing requirements of mechanical equipment and machinery.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret work related documents.
- Ability to write correspondence, memos, and other documentation in standard English text.
- Ability to respond to various parties in a courteous and professional manner, regardless of the circumstances.
- Ability to effectively present information in written and oral format to individuals.
- Ability to comprehend and apply principles of basic mathematical concepts related to this position.
- Ability to follow and interpret instructions furnished in written and oral format.
- Ability to identify problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions that are in accordance with laws, ordinances, and established principles.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
- The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- The employee is occasionally required to sit and taste or smell.
- The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to ten (10) pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- While performing the duties of this job the employee may work outside and is occasionally exposed to extreme heat and adverse weather conditions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to risk of exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.
Compensation Details:
Rate of pay starts at $18.23/ hour
Please note that the City of Port Orange is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace which extends preference to Veterans. Those applicants who wish to claim Veteran's Preference must provide a DD214 or other supporting documentation that identifies service dates and character of service. The City of Port Orange collects social security numbers only in accordance with General Administrative Code 1-42 Social Security Number Collection Policy. To view the entire policy please click on the link:
https://www.port-orange.org/documents/hr/POLICY-1-42-SSN.pdf
. Online applications are stored on a secure site. Only authorized employees and hiring authorities have access to the information submitted.
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