Water & Sewer Maintenance Mechanic - President Street Plant

Purpose

This position provides skilled work of more than average difficulty in the installation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical equipment employed in the operation of the water and wastewater treatment plants on an assigned shift. Maintains and repairs equipment used in the wastewater treatment process.

Essential Job Functions

• Regularly inspects all mechanical equipment, evaluates performance, and makes recommendations to the assigned supervisor as to maintenance and repair requirements.
• Participates in the installation, service, maintenance, and repair of pumps, motors, chlorinators, and other machinery and equipment.
• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot pump-related issues, including identifying mechanical failures, leaks, and inefficiencies, and determining appropriate corrective actions.
• Basic understanding of instrumentation and control systems associated with pumps, including pressure gauges, flow meters, and control valves, to monitor and adjust pump operations as needed.
• Understanding of the principles of pump operation, including how different types of pumps work (centrifugal, diaphragm, submersible, etc.), and the components that make up a pump system.
• Able to maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs performed, parts used, and any other relevant information to track pump performance and history.
• Competent in repairing and overhauling pumps, including disassembly, part replacement, reassembly, and testing to ensure proper functioning.
• Proficient in performing routine maintenance tasks such as lubrication, alignment checks, and inspection of pump components to ensure optimal performance and longevity.
• Operates and cares for power tools in maintaining, fabricating, and repairing parts of equipment; operates large mobile equipment such as a boom truck, a forklift, a hoist, or a crane, when assigned.
• Reviews equipment manuals and maintenance records to develop work plans.
• May perform welding, acetylene burning, brazing, soldering, minor carpentry, and painting.
• Completes and submits reports of work activities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent with one (1) year of experience in mechanical maintenance and repair of heavy-duty pumping and auxiliary power equipment; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state class C driver's license with an acceptable driving history.
• Work Schedule: 7 am - 330pm M-F, on-call TBD
• Work Location: 1400 East President Street

Additional Requirements

• Background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post offer/pre-employment medical screen, and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment.

CITY OF SAVANNAH EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Paid Holiday
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Leave
• Defined Benefit Retirement Pension Plan
• Protective Services Retirement Plan (select positions)
• Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan
• Retirement Seminars
• PPO Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Health & Wellness Incentives
• Long Term Disability
• Excellence and Service Recognition
• Employee Development and In-Service Training
• Educational Assistance Program
• Uniform Allowance (select positions)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts and Memberships
• Employee Relations
• Direct Deposit
• Credit Union
• Pretax Parking Deductions
• Employer Assisted Home Purchase Program
• Domestic Partnership Benefits
• Healthcare
• PPO Medical Plus Plan
• PPO Medical Basic Plan
• Dental Plus Plan
• Dental Basic Plan
• Vision Service Plan
• Life Insurance
• Basic Life and ADD
• Supplemental Life Employee
• Supplemental Life Spouse
• Supplemental Life Child