Plant Maintenance Mechanic I

Utility Plant Maintenance Technician

Performs skilled mechanical work that utilizes heavy equipment and tools necessary to perform all maintenance associated with utility plants and lift stations. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Instrument and Controls Supervisor.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs general preventive and corrective mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, and general construction on all utility plants and lift station equipment.

• May operate heavy equipment including but not limited to man lifts, forklifts, overhead crane lifting operations and inspections.

• Lubrication of small and large diameter valves, actuators and bearings; rebuilding various pumps and valves; repairing and installing piping; repairing plant system equipment failures.

• Maintenance of manually, hydraulically, and electrically operated regulating valves, slide gates, various sizes and types of pumps, stationary and mobile overhead hoists and cranes, compressors and pneumatic systems, hydraulic power units, domestic water systems, and plant mechanical equipment.

• Assists in rebuilding, replacing, and installing pumps; refurbishing and/or rebuilding valves and associated piping.

• May perform rotating on call duties and after-hours emergency response.

• May remove and install large diameter pipeline fitting including but not limited to flanged and MJ.

• May perform plant inspections, safety-related inspections and maintenance and overhead crane lifting operations and inspections.

• Performs other related work as required.

• Maintains cleanliness of work area.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to troubleshoot and repair chemical metering pumps.

• Knowledge of maintenance and repair procedures for water and wastewater utilities system.

• Knowledge of the occupational hazards of the trade and of proper use of safety procedures.

• Knowledge of greasing and maintenance on equipment.

• Knowledge of proper repair of PVC piping.

• Knowledge of proper use of all hand tools and safety equipment; Ability to operate equipment in general plant and system maintenance.

• Ability to understand and carry out instructions and to complete work assignments correctly.

• Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods, often under hot and humid conditions.

• Ability to work a flexible work schedule, including call outs.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other City employees.

• Ability to test, detect malfunctions, calibrate and repair specialized equipment.

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

• Ability to respond in a professional manner to complaints or inquiries from a variety of sources.

Education, Experience, Licenses and Certifications

• High School Degree or equivalent.

• Two (2) years of experience with operations, preventive and corrective maintenance, and repair of mechanical equipment and systems associated with water and wastewater treatment, conveyance and distribution systems.

• Some plumbing experience preferred

• Sheet metal and pipe fabrication experience desired.

(A comparable amount of training, education and/or experience may be substituted for the above qualifications.)

Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License.

Emergency Response Responsibility

Every City employee has emergency response responsibilities, though not every position will require routine assignments during an emergency event. All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official job description. Assignments in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature, with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically and operationally challenging conditions.

Vets Preference Statement

The City of North Port, FL is an Affirmative Action/ADA/Veterans' Preference and Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities are Encouraged to Apply.

Benefits

All benefits are effective the 1st of the month following 30 days.

Aetna – Health Insurance The City offers eligible employees the choice of 2 Open Access In Network plans and 1 Open Access PPO Plan. Premiums and co-pays are dependent upon your plan choice.

Cigna Dental– Dental Insurance The City's dental plan is a PPO plan providing eligible employees with in network or out of network options. You are entitled to two (2) preventive care treatments per calendar year (6 months apart). There is a $1,500 lifetime maximum for Orthodontia (children up to age 19). Premiums will depend on which tier you choose.

EyeMed Vision Care – Vision Insurance The City's vision plan allows eligible employees to stay in network or go out of network. Your co-pays will vary depending on the network you use. You are entitled to an exam, frames and lenses once every 12 months.

Cigna Life - Life, Voluntary Life, Dependent Life Insurance The City offers eligible employees a basic term life insurance benefit equal to their annual salary up to a $75,000 maximum at no charge. You can purchase additional voluntary life insurance for yourself and your dependents.

Cigna – Short Term Disability The City provides short term disability coverage to all eligible employees at no cost to the employee. This coverage is used in the event of an accident or illness outside of work. The plan pays 66.67% of your weekly salary up to a maximum of $1,000. Benefits begin on the 31st day of your disability. The City offers a buy-up to the Short Term Disability Benefit with a 7 day wait period.

E-Flex – Flexible Spending Account A flexible spending account helps you pay out-of-pocket medical, dental, eye care, daycare and other expenses, with tax deferred money deducted from your paycheck each payroll. The maximum annual election is $2,500.00. Over-the-counter medications must be accompanied by a doctor's prescription although other medical supplies will still be eligible for reimbursement. This is a voluntary benefit.

Trustmark– Supplemental Polices Trustmark Insurance Company offers voluntary supplemental Critical Illness/Cancer, Accident and Universal Life policies which are paid for by the employee.

LifeLock Benefit Solutions Protect your personal information and defend against attacks with 24/7, proactive identity theft protection from LifeLock. This is an employee paid voluntary program.

ICMA-RC - Deferred Compensation Plans The City offers eligible employees the opportunity to enroll in a deferred retirement plan. The money that is deducted from your paycheck each payroll is put into this account and is tax deferred at the end of the year. One-on-one meetings with each company are held quarterly so employees can speak with the representative confidentially on preparing for their retirement. This is a voluntary program.

Florida Retirement System – FRS Eligible employees are enrolled in the Florida Retirement System with an 8 year vesting period. Employees contribute 3% of their gross earnings per payroll which is subject to change with the IRS.

Cigna – Employee Assistance Program The City offers this program to all employees. This is a confidential counseling program for employees and their families. The City pays for 3 visits and if you choose to continue, you would use the specialist co-pay on your insurance plan. Counseling can include stress, alcoholism, family problems, marriage difficulties, financial trouble, depression, work/life and more.

VPI - Veterinary Pet Insurance The City offers Pet Insurance as a voluntary benefit. This benefit is not payroll deducted.

Florida Prepaid College Board Employees are eligible to enroll in college savings programs as well as 529 plans.

Educational Assistance Program Employees are eligible for job-related or degree required educational assistance reimbursement up to $2,500 per fiscal year (subject to the availability of funds).

Paid Holidays The City observes 13 paid holidays per year.

Sick Leave and Annual Leave Full time employees accrue eight (8) hours per month starting on the first day of employment. Accruals and usage will appear on your pay stub each payroll. Full time employees accrue annual leave (vacation) bi-weekly, based on years of service.

Sick Leave Incentive Employees receive an incentive of up to four (4) days per calendar year for every 250 hours remaining in their sick leave bank. Sick leave incentive days cannot be carried over to the next year.

Personal Leave Employees are eligible for a maximum of two (2) personal leave days per calendar year when they have accrued 96 or sick more hours. This leave is approved by the department director through the department leave approval process.