What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wastewater Plant Maintenance Mechanic position at City of Sheboygan?
The Department of Public Works is responsible for providing quality infrastructure that conveys safe, efficient delivery of essential goods and services, providing clean and beautiful public spaces that maximize the natural environment to enhance the overall quality of life and delivers professional quality public service with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.
Under general direction of the Superintendent, responsible for planning, installing, and maintenance of the wastewater treatment facility’s equipment. Job duties must be performed with respect, integrity, objectivity, and in the City's best interest. This position requires a high level of confidentiality. All City employees are expected to be honest and truthful at all times.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.
Work Environment:
The work environment and physical demands 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 qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Average physical strength and stamina are required while performing the duties of this job. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, bend, and handle materials which may range from 50-75 pounds for limited periods. This work also requires lifting, standing, walking, and reaching or sustained periods. The position also requires the ability to perform tasks related to motions of the hands, legs, and back. Frequent exposure to disagreeable features requiring the appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The employee is required to be able to respond to call-ins after normal hours.
Under general direction of the Superintendent, responsible for planning, installing, and maintenance of the wastewater treatment facility’s equipment. Job duties must be performed with respect, integrity, objectivity, and in the City's best interest. This position requires a high level of confidentiality. All City employees are expected to be honest and truthful at all times.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.
Work Environment:
The work environment and physical demands 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 qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Average physical strength and stamina are required while performing the duties of this job. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, bend, and handle materials which may range from 50-75 pounds for limited periods. This work also requires lifting, standing, walking, and reaching or sustained periods. The position also requires the ability to perform tasks related to motions of the hands, legs, and back. Frequent exposure to disagreeable features requiring the appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The employee is required to be able to respond to call-ins after normal hours.
- Plan, lay out, install, and repair plant equipment including: pumps, piping, HVAC, and other pneumatic or hydraulic equipment.
- Inspect, maintain, and repair equipment and assist in repairs of electrical or electronic equipment.
- Responsible for a systematic preventative maintenance program for the plant equipment and proper recordkeeping.
- Order parts and keep parts inventory up to date.
- Review maintenance records and project trends in the maintenance requirements of equipment.
- Recommend system improvements to ensure reliable system operation.
- Enforce and comply with all applicable safety standards and procedures.
- May oversee the work of others assisting in the performance of the assigned tasks.
- Teach other employees related skills and procedures necessary in the operation and maintenance of the plant.
- Perform operator duties and standby duties as required and may work shifts and weekends.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- A combination of education and at least three years recent, relevant experience in industrial equipment maintenance required.
- Advanced knowledge of fuel systems, ignition systems, and testing and diagnostic work required.
- Considerable knowledge of methods, practices, materials, and tools related to the trades necessary to maintain and repair mechanical equipment, such as pumps, compressors, valves, electrical motors, controls, generators, and similar equipment.
- Ability to understand and follow oral or written instructions and the ability to comprehend blueprints, shop drawings, or sketches, and to work from these drawings.
- Ability to work well with others, including occasionally leading projects.
- Ability to plan and lay out work so as to be understandable and clear.
- Ability to keep records and make reports.
- Thorough knowledge of occupational hazards, safe work practices necessary for the safe performance of the assigned work.
- A high sense of responsibility and initiative to work independently without supervision and to work from oral and written instructions.
- Basic knowledge of mathematical principles.
Salary : $59,259
