Plant Maintenance Mechanic Trainee

This is on-the-job training position working within the Utilities Treatment Facilities Maintenance Department. This position will primarily be working to assist Maintenance Mechanics as they perform their daily tasks ensuring the proper operation, maintenance, and repairs are completed on electromechanical process equipment. Trainee works under the supervision and direction of the Maintenance Coordinator.

• Participates in an on-the-job training program involving practical, "hands- on" experience with the operations and maintenance of the Treatment Facilities process equipment under the general supervision of a maintenance mechanic. 
• Participates in general preventive and corrective electromechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, and general construction on all Treatment Facilities and Booster Station process equipment. 
• Participates with lubrication of small and large diameter valves, actuators and bearings, and process rotating equipment. 
• Assists in rebuilding, replacing, and the installation of process pumps, refurbishing or replacing associated valves and process piping.  
• May perform rotating on call duties and after-hours emergency response.      
• Compliant with all Standard Operating Procedures.
• Performs various grounds maintenance and housekeeping duties as directed.
• Performs minor preventative maintenance tasks, as directed.

(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed.   Employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned, including City-directed work assignments in the event of a declared emergency.)

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described herein 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. 
Working Conditions:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to changing goals, priorities, and needs.
Work typically requires minimal exposure to one or more disagreeable conditions (i.e., irate customers, outdoor weather conditions, excessive noise, extreme heat, odors, or dust).
Risk/Safety Conditions: 
This position requires minimal exposure or risk to physical health and/or physical safety (e.g., exposure to environmentally hazardous material, heavy equipment, assault and battery, communicable disease, etc.)
Work typically requires frequent exposure to one or more disagreeable conditions (outdoor weather conditions, excessive noise, extreme heat, odors or dust).
Physical Activities:
This position requires constant exposure or risk to physical health and/or physical safety (e.g., exposure to electromechanical process equipment, environmental hazardous material, heavy equipment, etc.)
(Occasional=1-3 Hrs; Frequent=3-5 Hrs; Constant=5-8 Hrs – Per Workday)

• Knowledge of basic electromechanical principles. 
• Knowledge of proper use of all hand tools and safety equipment.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions per industries standards.
• Ability to learn the principles, practices, materials, and procedures pertaining to electromechanical operation and maintenance.
• Ability to perform a variety of plant maintenance and housekeeping tasks.
• Ability to accurately follow routine oral and written instructions.
• Ability to learn, read, and understand technical manuals.
• Ability to communicate clearly orally and in writing.
• Ability to learn computerized software utilized to perform daily tasks. 
• Ability to use mature judgment in evaluating situations and make decisions in accordance with established policy.
• Ability to work in a team environment and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, other employees, and the public. 
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods, often under hot and humid conditions.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma is required.
• Experience with electrical and mechanical equipment preferred. 

(A comparable amount of relevant training, education and/or experience may be substituted for the above qualifications.)

Licenses and Certifications:
Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License.

Emergency Response Responsibility

Every City employee has emergency response responsibilities, though not every position will require routine assignments during an emergency event.  All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official job description. Assignments in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature, with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically and operationally challenging conditions.

Hiring Range Statement

Please note, the hiring pay range for this position is the minimum up to a rate equal to or less than the midpoint of the salary range.

Veterans Preference Statement

The City of North Port, FL is an Affirmative Action/ADA/Veterans’ Preference and Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities are Encouraged to Apply.

Salary : $19 - $25