Maintenance Mechanic I - IV - Wastewater Treatment Reclamation Facility

Maintenance Mechanic I IV

The City of Greeley is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic I IV to join the Wastewater Treatment division in the Water & Sewer Department. The Maintenance Mechanic will report to the Maintenance Supervisor and will be responsible for maintaining the proper operation of all equipment, buried and above ground assets directly and indirectly associated with the treated water storage tanks needed to operate the potable water system. The successful incumbent will provide daily preventative, predictive, and maintenance tasks on all process equipment, inspecting tanks and infrastructure, safety equipment, and will be required to enter confined spaces as necessary. They will work with pumps, motors, compressors, generators, screens, mixers, grinders, blowers, and general plant infrastructure. The incumbent works in the proximity of electrical switchgears, controls, large, confined bodies of water, and chemicals such as ferric chloride.

Anticipated Hiring Ranges:

Level I: $21.96 - $27.73 Hourly

Level II: $24.16 - $29.59 Hourly

Level III: $29.23 - $36.92 Hourly

Level IV: $32.15 - $41.09 Hourly

Full Salary Ranges:

Level I: $21.96 - $31.84 Hourly

Level II: $24.16 - $35.03 Hourly

Level III: $29.23 - $42.38 Hourly

Level IV: $32.15 - $46.62 Hourly

Offers will be determined based on experience level and other factors at the time of offer.

Why Do I See Two Salary Ranges? The City of Greeley, in compliance with Colorado state law, includes a salary range for all positions posted. This law improves wage transparency. We post both the full salary range and the anticipated hiring range, where we expect to make an offer. Offers are based on experience, education, certifications, and other factors.

City of Greeley's Total Rewards The City of Greeley is committed to providing a comprehensive total rewards program that supports employees in their work by encouraging excellence and investing in employee development and recognition. This philosophy is grounded in fiscal responsibility, organizational effectiveness, and employee safety and well-being, ensuring the responsible stewardship of public resources while offering meaningful and comparable rewards. This approach ensures that the city remains an attractive, inclusive, and rewarding work environment, while also effectively serving the community.

Benefits: This position is benefits eligible. Please view our benefits guide here.

Experience, Education, and Skills: Minimum Requirements:

• All levels:

  • Valid unrestricted driver's license.

  • High school diploma or equivalent.

  • Basic mechanical and electrical skills; familiarity with hand tools and equipment maintenance.

  • Familiarity with electrical safety techniques, electrical diagrams and multi-meters.

  • Required to participate in a rotating on call schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.

  • Must be able to respond on-site within 45 minutes for after-hours emergencies.

  • Must be able to pass a drug screen and physical as part of the pre-employment process.

• Mechanic I:

  • Six (6) months to two (2) years of experience maintaining equipment of a small water system or similar field.

  • Basic skills using hand and power tools.

  • Basic knowledge of construction prints, as-built drawings, and GIS mapping.

  • Basic knowledge of confined space entry safety processes.

  • Basic knowledge of small electrical crane operation.

• Mechanic II:

  • Two (2) to three (3) years of experience operating a small water system or similar field.

  • One (1) year of experience with SCADA and asset management related systems.

  • Demonstrated experience using hand, power tools, and multimeters.

  • Demonstrated knowledge of equipment such as valves, PRV's, bearings, seals, packing, belts, and how they are used.

  • Moderate knowledge of construction prints, as-builts, and GIS mapping.

• Mechanic III:

  • Four (4) years of experience repairing and troubleshooting a variety of mechanical equipment desired.

  • Four (4) years of experience in wastewater treatment field or industrial environment preferred.

  • Two (2) years of experience with SCADA and asset management related systems

  • Familiarity with electrical safety techniques, electrical diagrams, and multimeters.

  • Electrical troubleshooting skills desired or the ability to learn.

  • Current Colorado Water Professional Wastewater Operator Class D Certification or ability to obtain within one (1) year of hire.

  • Specialized training beyond high school as normally gained in a program of less than 18 months duration.

• Mechanic IV:

  • Five (5) years of experience repairing and troubleshooting a variety of mechanical wastewater treatment related equipment at a comparable municipal or industrial facility.

  • Two (2) years of experience with SCADA and asset management related systems

  • May perform lead responsibilities in the absence of the Reservoirs Supervisor.

  • Current Colorado Water Professional Wastewater Operator Class C Certification or ability to obtain within one (1) year of hire.

  • Current Class B CDL or higher, or the ability to obtain within one (1) year.

  • Qualifications may include a combination of related education, experience, certifications, and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job.

OR

Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job, AND Possession of a valid driver's license.

Preferred:

• Maintenance background in repair and upkeep of rotating equipment specifically as it applies to wastewater related processes (blowers, boilers, biogas equipment, UV disinfection equipment, etc.).

• Current Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or higher, or the ability to obtain within one (1) year preferred.

• Two (2)-year certificate from a trade school related to the industrial, mechanical, or electrical environment preferred.

• Current Colorado Wastewater Operator C Certification or higher or the ability to obtain within one (1) year of hire.

• Confined Space Rescue Certified

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of equipment parts such as bearings, seals, packing, belts, etc.

• Knowledge of SDS sheets for chemical handling.

• Ability to work safely around an industrial environment with 480-volt power and rotating equipment

• Ability to use a variety of hand and electric powered tools.

• Ability to follow safe work practices.

• Ability to read and comprehend Operations & Maintenance (O&M) manuals, and mechanical and electrical drawings and diagrams, and safely use a multimeter.

• Knowledge and basic understanding of PLC and related I/O.

• Collaboration skills, including the ability to work with others from different areas and backgrounds to reach a common goal.