Plant Mechanic

Responsibilities

Under general supervision, the position maintains water treatment plant systems and equipment. Employees in this classification perform skilled maintenance work. Position is responsible for installation, maintenance, repair, and replacement of water treatment plant systems and equipment. Perform related work as directed. Performs preventive maintenance on systems and equipment in accordance with schedules.

Inspects and troubleshoots systems and equipment; removes, repairs, or replaces component parts.

Completes logs and records, documenting maintenance actions taken.

Observes safety precautions such as lock out tag out procedures.

Operates computer systems; retrieves/enters work orders for required systems maintenance.

Picks up parts and supplies; coordinates with vendors and suppliers.

Consults blueprint, operations and maintenance manuals, and other technical documentations to repair or adjust systems or equipment to specifications.

Performs general maintenance on building and facilities such as cleaning and painting.

Performs routine office functions such as copying, answering phones, and filing.

High school diploma or GED; supplemented by vocational/technical training in mechanical maintenance or related trade; supplemented by up to two (2) years previous experience and/or training involving water treatment plant systems maintenance or related work; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

State of Florida Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class “B”

• OSHA Certification
• Heavy Duty Certification
• Minor Welding

Please be sure to answer all supplemental questions thoroughly and completely. Please note that if you do not answer all the questions in its entirety, your application may not be further considered in the hiring process. If you have any difficulty understanding or completing the supplemental questions, please feel free to contact the Human Resources Department at .

Proof of education level is required (copy of High School Diploma/GED or College Degree/transcript needs to be uploaded in PDF format to application). Any required licenses and or certifications for the position you are applying for must be submitted as well. If required documentation is not provided, the application will be incomplete and will not continue in the hiring process.

The City of Lauderhill, Florida, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.

C. 12101 et. seq.), the City of Lauderhill will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and that certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in the employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. You may waive a postsecondary educational requirement for a position of employment (except if the position is exempt under the statute e.g., temporary employees, members of boards and commissions, positions that require an employee to be a member of the Florida Bar), for a current member of any reserve component of the United States Armed Forces or the Florida National Guard or a veteran who has been honorably discharged if the person is otherwise qualified for the position.

Due to the volume of applications the City receives, every applicant meeting the minimum qualifications cannot be guaranteed an interview. Applicants are selected for an interview based on education and work experience most closely matching the requirements of the position and may undergo…