Maintenance Mechanic- Water Facilities/PM- Utility Systems Department

Salary : $45,489.60 Annually
Location : Port St Lucie Florida 34983, FL
Job Type: FULL-TIME
Job Number: 202302457
Department: UTILITY SYSTEMS DEPARTMENT
Opening Date: 11/28/2023
Closing Date: 12/5/2023 5:00 PM Eastern
POSITION SUMMARY
The City of Port St. Lucie is an equal opportunity employer.
This position requires the applicant to successfully pass a drug screening.
Technical and manual labor position operating, inspecting, maintaining and repairing all types of utility equipment and appurtenances pertaining to water treatment facilities. Facilitates the development of public trust and confidence in the City's Utility.
This position is an Essential classification and will be required to report to duty before, during and immediately after a civil emergency. This position is DOT and Safety Sensitive which is subject to random drug testing.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
The following duties are illustrative for this position. The omission of specific 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.

• Keeps the mission, vision and values of the City of Port St. Lucie and Utility Systems Department at the forefront of decision making and action; builds strategic and collaborative relationships and interacts with others in a way that builds confidence and trust; provides excellent customer service by taking action to accomplish objectives, maintaining high levels of work and productivity by generating innovative solutions to work situations.
• Performs basic preventive and corrective maintenance by troubleshooting problems, making repairs, checking for proper operation and communicating with other divisions.
• Lubricates, adjusts, and maintains shop, field, and plant equipment, including inspection, cleaning and repairing wells, pipes, pumps, compressors, valves, chemical feed, and processing equipment.
• Maintains, installs, inspects, and repairs piping systems of galvanized, PVC, stainless steels, and copper tubing; identifies types of piping, fittings, and basic valves; cuts and threads pipe; and makes minor modifications to existing piping systems.
• Installs, inspects, and repairs a variety of pumps and drives; removes and installs electric motors; removes and installs packing and most seals.
• Performs basic to routine maintenance and repairs to engines, such as oil changes, belts; replaces filters and takes hydrometer readings of coolant and battery fluids.
• Regular and punctual attendance
• Uses of aerial lift operation (cranes, boom lifts, bucket trucks) equipment.
• Follows proper safety practices, precautions, and procedures, such as confined space entry, storing, handling, and transporting hazardous chemicals. Follows proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) procedures.
• Follows the safe and proper use of various hand, power tools and test instruments.
• Utilizes basic welding skills to plan and perform simple fabrication projects; cuts, heats, solders and welds various materials.
• Maintains accurate records; performs computer data entry; purchases materials and supplies.
• Other duties as may be assigned.
• THIS POSITION REQUIRES SCHEDULED/UNSCHEDULED OVERTIME, INCLUDING EVENINGS, WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS AND/OR IMMEDIATE RESPONSE TO EMERGENCY CONDITIONS.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma supplemented by specialized mechanical training required. Experience with basic welding, fabricating, and aerial lift operation (cranes, boom lifts, bucket trucks) equipment required. Experience in the Utility preventative maintenance division preferred.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Possession of valid Class B Florida driver's license and maintenance of clean driving record required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Thorough knowledge of standard electrical and mechanical tools and test equipment.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Skills to include Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Proven mechanical ability as it relates to utility pumps, motors, and other appurtenances; proper use of tools and testing equipment, read and use charts and blueprints.
• Knowledge of materials used in construction and maintenance of water and wastewater facilities.
• Knowledge of safe work techniques and practices used in preventative maintenance.
• Ability to carry out assigned projects to their completion.
• Ability to make independent judgments and decisions.
• Ability to troubleshoot industrial mechanical and basic electrical issues.
• Ability to focus on the positive in every situation.
• Ability to model respect for individuals, teams, and the organization.
• Ability to stay centered when challenged.
• Ability to establish and maintain the trust and confidence of the department and public.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to follow through with assigned tasks.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to work in close, confined spaces, walk, stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk, hear, reach above shoulders, work overhead on ladders and platforms, use fingers and hands with dexterity, and feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must very frequently lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to work outdoors in adverse and extreme weather conditions (heat, humidity, cold, rain, etc.). The employee is frequently exposed to noise, dust, fumes, airborne particles, uneven surfaces, heights, and stressful situations. The employee works with hazardous chemicals, power tools and is exposed to heights up to 70 feet.
12 paid holidays per year
Vacation Leave:
1-3 years- 10 days
4-9 years- 15 days
10-19 years- 20 days
20+ years- 25 days
PT employees accrue depending on hours worked
Personal Days:
2 days for non-exempt employees per year
3 days for exempt employees per year
Sick Time:
FT employees accrue 8 hours per month
PT employees accrue 4 hours per month
Retirement Plan:
The City contributes an amount equal to 11.4% of an eligible employee's biweekly earnings into a 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan. Employee contributes 1%.
457 Deferred Compensation Plan and Roth IRA
$50,000 Basic Term Life Insurance
$50,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
Optional Benefits:
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible Spending Account
Wellness Program
Health Reimbursement Account
Employee Assistance Plan
Supplemental Life
Legal insurance
The of City Port St. Lucie provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. For additional details on benefits offer by the City of Port St. Lucie, see the link below.
01
Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent GED? A high school diploma or GED must be presented at time of employment.

• Yes
• No

02
Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

03
Do you have a clean driving history?

• Yes
• No

04
Do have a Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL)?

• Yes
• No

05
Do you have experience with basic welding, fabricating, and aerial lift operation (cranes, boom lifts, bucket trucks) equipment?

• Yes
• No

06
Do you have experience in the Utility preventative maintenance division?

• Yes
• No

Required Question