Utility Systems Mechanic

Become part of our Great Hometown and Join the Village of Wellington's Utility Plant Maintenance Department The Village of Wellington is a "Great Hometown" that strives to provide high-quality services that create economic, environmental, and social sustainability. Our Wellington vision balances a unique hometown, family atmosphere with an attractive natural environment and recreational, cultural, and educational activities and facilities for all ages.

The Village of Wellington is a family-oriented community located in Western Palm Beach County and is a great place to live, work, and play

Performs technical work in water and/or wastewater treatment and utility equipment maintenance for the Village of Wellington (Village). Position is responsible for performing troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair duties for treatment plants, well sites, and related utilities structures. Work is performed under general supervision with moderate latitude. Position relies on experience and exercises independent judgment to determine the best approach by using and interpreting policies and procedures.

The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility.

Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

• Performs skilled troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of various pump mechanical systems and systems processing equipment, e.g., bearings, seals, bushings, impellers, valves, gear systems.
• Performs diagnostics and electrical troubleshooting tasks in isolating and resolving electronic and electrical control issues; inspects equipment for malfunctions, maintenance needs, breakage, and detection of potential problems and causes of instrument failure.
• Operates various medium to heavy tools and equipment in performing maintenance and repair tasks, e.g., welders, generators, air compressor, drill presses, band saws, jet machines.
• Performs fabrication tasks as needed, e.g., welding, drilling, grinding, polishing, fitting, painting, cutting.
• Performs inspection and testing tasks as part of a regular preventive maintenance program and to ensure safe and proper operating conditions.
• Assists in the locating and coordination of materials and purchase requisitions for replacement equipment, items, and parts.
• Maintains detailed and accurate records of all work performed.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities

High school diploma or GED required; supplemented by four (4) years apprentice level or higher experience in mechanical troubleshooting, moderate electrical system repair, and general maintenance; or an equivalent combination of education, certification, training and/or experience.

• Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Driver License and the ability to drive a Village owned vehicle per established policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
• Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) preferred. Regular attendance at work on-site is essential to maintain the necessary teamwork, personal interaction, and supervision that this position requires. Responds to emergency call‑ins for hurricanes or other critical events.

• Knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods and procedures used in water and/or wastewater plant operations and maintenance and repair activities
• Knowledge of machinery, pumps, motors,…