Plant Mechanic

Build Your Future with the City of Boca Raton!At the City of Boca Raton, a career in public service is more than a job — it's your chance to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant and sustainable coastal community. Driven by our core values of Fairness, Integrity, Respect, Service, and Trust, we are committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel appreciated, inspired, and supported.Why Boca Raton?As the second largest city in Palm Beach County, the City of Boca Raton offers robust benefits to their employees:Health Insurance Benefits: No-cost employee Medical, Dental & Vision plansGenerous Paid Time Off: 12 paid holidays + vacation, sick, and 3 floating holidaysContinuous Service Benefit: Paid out annually after 5 years of serviceWork-Life Balance: Flexible work scheduleRetirement Plans: Two pension/retirement options to choose fromWhether you're starting out or looking to take your public service career to the next level, the City of Boca Raton offers the tools, resources, and culture to help you succeed.Apply now and join the city that's building careers and shaping a stronger tomorrow!General Statement of the Job:The Plant Mechanic is responsible for performing skilled mechanical maintenance, repair, installation, and inspection of equipment used in the operation of water and wastewater treatment facilities and pumping stations. This position ensures the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of pumps, motors, compressors, conveyors, valves, engines, and other mechanical systems through preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities.The Plant Mechanic is expected to troubleshoot equipment failures, perform routine and emergency repairs, and conduct inspections to maintain operational reliability and minimize equipment downtime. This role requires the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment while prioritizing maintenance activities to support continuous plant operations.The Plant Mechanic is also responsible for maintaining accurate maintenance records, following manufacturer recommendations and City standards, and complying with all applicable safety and regulatory requirements.Essential FunctionsPerforms routine preventive maintenance work on water and wastewater systems such as pumps, motors, compressors, engines, and conveyors following suggested manufacturer and City benchmark standardsInstalls and/or makes major repairs to plumbing systems, pumps, valves, motors, controls, gearboxes, conveyors, and compressorsTroubleshoots and performs repairs on gas, sludge and chemical pumping systems and related equipment used in plant operationsChecks wells for proper operation; checks fluid levels of wells; records flowmeter readingsChecks and tests pumps, motors, conveyors, compressors, and valves; monitors and replaces belts, hoses, pipe connections, lubricantsPerforms predictive tests: infrared, temperature, vibration and laser alignment inspections on equipment used in water and wastewater operationsMaintains and repairs chlorine generating equipment including ammoniatorsMaintains and repairs lime slaker systemRepairs and rebuilds sludge pumps; water pumps, chemical and gas pumpsReplaces bearings, shafts, sleeves, seals, and repair other mechanical partsField tests pumps, motors, blowers and gearboxes for functionality, efficiency and completeness of repairsCompletes preventive maintenance logs on Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS)Performs related tasks as requiredRelated Tasks:Inspects tanks, pumping equipment, conveyors, wells and building support systems to ensure compliance with statutory and safety requirementsConducts emergency and routine repairs at various onsite and offsite pumping facilitiesKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of:Standard practices, methods, tools, and materials of the mechanical tradesCarpentry, masonry, and building maintenance work and related mechanical trades operationsThe occupational hazards connected with general maintenance operations and ability to observe and enforce appropriate safety precautionsGeneral office practices and procedureSkilled in:The use and care of bench and hand tools, machines, and equipment of the mechanical tradesThe use of Microsoft Office Suite products to include Word, Excel, and OutlookTroubleshooting and mechanical diagnosticsReading comprehension – both of routine communications as well as technical manuals, diagrams, or other work-related documentsAbility to:Should be able to use a shovel, sledgehammer, and air hammerWork a flexible work schedule that includes weekdays, weekends and evenings as neededEstablish and maintain effective and positive relations with City officials, associates, consultants, and the general publicPerform essential functions and related tasks while using best judgement and application of necessary safety precautionsPerform manual work over extended periods of timeUse hand and power tools applicable to tradeExercise time management and proficient with estimating time required to complete tasksMinimum and Preferred QualificationsHigh School diploma, GED equivalency or any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high schoolFour (4) years of experience in maintenance work involving plumbing and mechanical repairs, troubleshooting, and equipment installations including:Two (2) years of experience in preventative maintenance of mechanical systems in an industrial or manufacturing plant or a water/wastewater treatment facilityState of Florida Class 'E' driver's licensePost Offer Pre-Employment Screening Requirements:Criminal Background CheckEmployment VerificationMotor Vehicle Report (MVR) CheckPhysicalDrug and Alcohol ScreenSpecial Requirements:Abstained from the use of cigarettes, cigars, and other tobacco products for at least one year prior to their date of hire and shall abstain from the use of tobacco products at all times during the period of their employment with the City while both on and off duty.The City of Boca Raton is an Equal Opportunity, Inclusive, Veteran-Friendly Employer and Drug-Free Workplace.The City is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.Veterans' Preference: The City proudly supports veterans and provides employment preference to eligible veterans and other individuals as required by Florida law. Applicants eligible for Veterans' Preference are encouraged to indicate their eligibility and provide the required documentation during the application process.BenefitsCity of Boca Raton - Benefits Summary SEIU EmployeesAnnual Leave: Shall accrue prior to an employee attaining permanent status in the classified service and may be used after six (6) months of employment at the sole discretion of the Department Head, but it shall not be paid out upon resignation or termination unless the employee has attained permanent status (one full year). The maximum accrual is 360 hours. Cash Out of Annual Leave: Employees who have attained permanent status shall be permitted to cash out up to forty (40) hours of accrued and unused Annual Leave, either in a single lump sum payment or two or more partial payments, each fiscal year.Sick Leave: 8 hours per month. Any hours in excess of 960 will be paid off annually at 50%. Upon retirement, employees with a minimum of 5 years continuous service will receive 50% of sick leave balance. Termination for reasons other than retirement shall be entitled to payment for accrued, but unused sick leave, as follows: Continuous years of service Percentage Less than 2 full years 0% 2 to 5 full years 10% 5 to 10 full years 20% 10 full years or more 30% Retirement (normal, early or disability) 50%Health Insurance (Premiums): Employee Medical (Base Plan) - Paid 100% by City. Employee contributions are required for the buy up