Utilities Maintenance Mechanic

Commendations

The position offers variety & purpose through skilled mechanical repair, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, & collaboration that supports dependable public services across the city.

Responsibilities

• Performs skilled & semi-skilled mechanical repairs to equipment at the Water & Wastewater Treatment Plants & related facilities, including but not limited to: automated controls, chemical feed equipment, blowers, boilers, electrical controls, filters, generators, laboratory equipment, motors, piping, pumps, & valves.
• Inspects machinery & equipment for repair & maintenance.
• Maintains & repairs equipment as needed.
• Makes equipment repairs utilizing both gas & electrical welding equipment.
• Performs minor electrical repairs.
• Reads & interprets technical manuals for repairs or installation of equipment.
• Affords assistance in procuring estimates, parts, or proposals for new or replacement equipment.
• Affords assistance in maintaining a parts inventory.
• Performs preventative maintenance on equipment as assigned.
• Documents & records preventative maintenance & repair records.
• Uses & maintains a variety of tools used to repair equipment.

Requirements

• Must possess a valid Kansas driver’s license.
• Must live within 40 minutes response time.

Education & Experience

• Two (2) years of mechanical & electrical experience or education preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D.

Skills

• Computer-based SCADA & asset / preventative maintenance software program.
• Confined space equipment.
• Digital laboratory & maintenance test equipment.
• Forklifts.
• Hand & power tools.
• Lock-out/tag-out equipment.
• Overhead hoist.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Skid steers.
• Two-way radio.
• Vehicles.
• Voltage meters.
• Welders.

Benefits

• Starting Pay DOQ
• EEO
• Paid Time Off
• Benefits Summary