Maintenance Mechanic II

About the Role

This position performs skilled maintenance work, inspection, troubleshooting, and repair of buildings, machines, vehicles, and a variety of equipment, including chemical equipment at water/wastewater treatment plants or pump stations. The individual is expected to identify and remedy problems using independent judgment.

Responsibilities

• Routinely performs preventative and corrective maintenance and repair to existing buildings, machinery, and equipment, including process equipment such as large centrifugal pumps, mixing equipment, conveying systems, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, raw water pumps, digester boilers, remote control valves, and elevated storage tank equipment.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of area flows and process equipment.
• Performs general maintenance to grounds, including mowing, edging, weedeating, digging, and operation of related equipment.
• Performs general housekeeping and a wide variety of janitorial services as required.
• Performs industrial maintenance duties such as rough carpentry, painting, pipefitting, plumbing, and welding.
• Operates related equipment such as forklifts, backhoes, sewer cleaning trucks, crane trucks, and other industry-related equipment.
• Reads and understands system drawings and schematics with minimal supervision.
• Maintains thorough and complete process records and logs.
• Utilizes computer applications and software, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), computerized maintenance management systems, and cloud-based file-sharing services.
• Observes all safety guidelines and security measures as established by the Authority.
• Provides operational, technical, and safety training to junior maintenance mechanics.
• Conveys and receives information in written and verbal forms.
• Maintains good communications with supervisors, coworkers, and other departments.
• Responds to various emergency situations, including after-hours, as directed by supervisor.
• Participates in an emergency on-call program as required.
• Uses an Air Respirator/SCBA if assigned.
• Assists in the safe handling and unloading of chemicals in the plant.
• Leads the work of junior maintenance mechanics.
• Orders cleaning supplies, equipment parts, building materials, and equipment for departmental use as approved by supervisor.
• Creates purchase requisitions and work orders for approval by supervisor or manager.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years of experience in industrial maintenance, vehicle repair, and construction, including specific experience in mechanical applications such as hydraulic, power transmission equipment, pump maintenance, pipe fitting, pneumatics, lubrication, and shaft alignment techniques.
• Heavy equipment operation experience is a plus.
• Valid Texas driver's license; commercial driver’s license preferred.
• Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (or predecessor agency) Class C Water or Wastewater Operators Certificate of Competency (if applicable).
• Water-Surface Water Treatment Operator “C” License (required within 3 years of hire date, if applicable).

Skills and Knowledge

• Considerable knowledge of mechanics, plumbing, underground piping installations, light carpentry, fleet and vehicle repair, welding, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Basic mathematical functions and computer skills.
• Ability to comprehend and carry out written and oral instructions.
• Ability to read operation and maintenance manuals, schematics, blueprints, and safety-related materials.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

This position requires passing a physical and physical ability assessment. Working conditions include:

• Exposure to extreme weather, odor, noise, chemical hazards, gases, and dust.
• Standing for prolonged periods, walking up and down several flights of stairs, climbing and descending ladders.
• Working at heights and in tight or confined spaces.

Tools and Equipment Used

• Hand and power tools including drill press and lathe.
• Welding equipment.
• Mowing equipment, tractor, backhoe, crane, pickup truck, vac-con truck, flatbed truck.
• Emergency lighting equipment, safety equipment, PPE, and boom truck.