Plant Mechanic I - Wastewater Treatment Plant

Description

(Regular, Non-Exempt)

Starting Salary Range: $22.80 - $27.36/hour, DOQ                     Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Shift/Workdays and Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

How to apply: Using the “apply now” button on this page, please complete the required online application, upload a resume and a list of three professional references with full contact information. For general questions about the position, contact Unique Hiram at (785) 587-2447 or hr@cityofmhk.com.

Summary/Objective

Participates in the daily activities of the Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant maintenance program to completes the preventative, diagnostic, and emergency asset maintenance at the Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant and associated satellite facilities. Assists the Plant Mechanics in servicing, maintaining, and repairing the machinery and equipment of the Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant and associated facilities.

Essential Functions

Performs maintenance activities at the Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant and/or other satellite facilities.

• Assists with the management of a database of Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant assets, schedules maintenance, assigns work orders and maintains records of repairs and maintenance activities for water/wastewater treatment plant assets through a computerized maintenance management system.
• Performs routine visual/diagnostic checks, inspects, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and basic repairs for various equipment and machinery assets.
• Completes basic repairs and maintenance of a variety of common water/wastewater treatment plant machinery and equipment, including pumps, air compressors, blowers, mixers, motors, generators, variable frequency drives and other electrical gear, electronic SCADA components, HVAC units and programmable logic controllers.
• Utilizes “SCADA” system (supervisory control and data acquisition) for process monitoring and automation.
• Repairs and maintains Lift Stations, Biosolids facilities and related machinery and equipment as required.

Performs other duties as assigned.

• Provides guidance and training as needed to less experienced operations and maintenance staff.
• Performs assigned duties in the event of an emergency and performs “on-call” to complete troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairs for water/wastewater treatment facilities equipment after normal business hours.
• Comprehends and learns the principals of water/wastewater and apply them as needed.
• Manages stress brought about by interacting with potentially irate and/or defensive customers.
• Provides snow and ice removal at Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant sidewalks and driveways.
• Performs ground maintenance, and janitorial services as needed.
• Attends meetings and training.
• Prepares reports.
• Ensures compliancy with all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures in all duties.

Requirements

Required Education and Experience

• High school education, or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Specialized technical training or experience related to industrial equipment maintenance.
• Safety and Emergency Training: NIMS training – Basic Level Courses; Hazardous Communication Training; Lockout/Tagout Training; Certification as Competent Person (Trenching and Excavation Safety) o CPR/First Aid Training; Climbing and Fall Protection Training; and Basic Electrical Safety Training.

Compensation & Benefits

• Boot, Clothing and Vehicle Allowances, if applicable. 
• City issued Cell Phone, if applicable. 
• Retirement/Pension - City employees are required by statute to contribute to the Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS). Voluntary retirement contributions are offered with Nationwide, Mission Square, and Empower KPERS 457.
• Medical, Dental, Vision - The City offers an excellent benefits package that includes wellness, medical, vision, dental, and prescription drug benefits.
• Paid Holidays – 10.5 paid holidays per year plus one additional floating holiday.
• Paid Vacation - 12 to 26 days per year based on years of service.
• Paid Sick Leave - 12 days per year.
• Paid Parental Leave - up to 6 weeks of paid leave.
• Education Reimbursement, Professional Development. Certifications/Licensure - The City will reimburse up to $8,000 per calendar year for tuition and fees. Professional Development funds are based on department budget. Certification/licensure may be reimbursed by the City.
• Other Benefits - Long-term disability, employer paid group life insurance, basic life insurance, employee assistance program and an array of voluntary benefit options.

Salary : $8,000