Plant Mechanic/Senior Plant Mechanic

City Equity Statement

The City of Westminster welcomes diverse candidates from the broadest base possible. Our goal is to find the best candidate for the jobsomeone who belongs, not just fits. We value life and professional experiences, recognizing equivalent combinations of knowledge skills and education. Aligned with our city SPIRIT values, the successful candidate will have a passion and commitment to serving a diverse population of residents and must respect and uphold the principles of justice, equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging. We encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for this role, even if you believe you have a less traditional background than described we invite you to apply.

Position Purpose / Important Application Information

The Plant Mechanic position is a skilled, journey-level labor position involving use and operation of light machinery and hand and power tools in the preventive maintenance, moderate to complex repair, and modification of process equipment and water/wastewater plant facilities and related pumping stations. Candidates with a background in construction/maintenance labor trades, with strong skills and experience in pump maintenance and repair, equipment trouble-shooting, and instrumentation and control trouble-shooting are encouraged to apply! It is a mandatory requirement of this position to work overtime and to be on-call as required. When on-call, must be able to respond to work within 60 minutes for emergencies. This is a safety-sensitive position The Plant Mechanic will receive training and instruction to learn the essential functions of a Senior Plant Mechanic. Starting position and pay for Plant Mechanics is also dependent on the applicant's maintenance experience and certification, as follows:

• Plant Mechanic: one (1) year of acceptable maintenance experience
• Senior Plant Mechanic: three (3) years of acceptable maintenance experience and Plant Maintenance Technologist Class I certification, or approved equivalent

The full salary range for this position is stated above. The starting range of pay is dependent on qualifications and experience of each individual candidate. The City of Westminster has a Multilingual Stipend Program to encourage, and reward benefited employees who are conversationally fluent in languages other than English. Benefited employees have the opportunity to test their language proficiency skills and qualify for a bi-weekly stipend that will vary based on the employee's level of proficiency and usage.

Organizational Competencies And Cultural Values/General Competencies

The City's work culture encourages passionate, positive and enthusiastic employees who, along with our City Council and City Manager, are strong supporters of our mission: The City of Westminster provides high-quality core services and fosters resilience in order to promote a safe and thriving community. Westminster is a city of beautiful, safe, well-maintained neighborhoods and destinations with a vibrant, diverse economy, rich and resilient environment and a strong sense of community belonging. Our core values are embodied in our SPIRIT (Service People Integrity Respect Innovation Teamwork). This position supports the goals of the Public Works and Utilities Department, which maintains and enhances the safety and well-being of the community by providing exceptional water and wastewater service and maintaining the city's extensive network of street infrastructure. The department continuously strives to meet the needs of the community by constantly focusing on customer service, efficient and effective utilization of resources, safety, innovation, and teamwork.

Every employee is accountable to:

• Demonstrate a high level of customer service; encourage others to focus on the customer; foster an environment where customer service is a priority
• Communicate with customers to ensure that, where possible, they are satisfied, and that their needs are being addressed; solicit and evaluate customer feedback
• Act as an ambassador by understanding and fostering the organization's mission and vision
• Exhibit pride in self, the department, the city, and the community; conduct self in a professional manner
• Demonstrate integrity and builds trust through credibility, reliability, commitment, loyalty, and ethical behavior
• Address difficult or contentious issues in a constructive manner
• Support and promote change; demonstrate flexibility, and take calculated risks when appropriate
• Participate in personal growth opportunities, and attend trainings designed to enhance capacity to bring new skills and ideas to the job and the organization
• Work to continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the service or product being delivered
• Demonstrate support for team efforts by accepting new roles and responsibilities, and helping others achieve objectives
• Value diversity; demonstrate an awareness of differences; demonstrate sensitivity, and adapt behaviors and communication to accommodate these differences

General competencies:

• Establish effective interpersonal relationships through honest, open communication and follow-through on commitments
• Recognize personal strengths and weaknesses, and target areas for personal self-development
• Demonstrate initiative in performing job tasks
• Exhibit problem-solving skills leading to sound judgment and quality decisions
• Achieve goals, and handle assigned workload and new assignments effectively; demonstrate an ability to work independently
• Communicate effectively with individuals and groups using clear and concise verbal and written communications
• Demonstrate accountability for work and take ownership in job performance
• Demonstrate concern for the accuracy and quality of work; take steps to correct mistakes and improve the overall product

Job Specific Functions

Essential Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Tasks

• Performs plant maintenance duties including:
• Performs preventative maintenance and condition monitoring on facility equipment
• Performs moderate to complex repairs/rebuilds, and modifies and installs pumps, motors, compressors, and related equipment
• Installing, aligning, grouting, and adjusting new and rebuilt pumps and other equipment
• Demonstrate competency in practices, methods, and tools used in pipe fitting, soldering, millwright general metal fabrication skills including: metal turning lathe, drill presses, metal press, and various methods of welding
• Ability to construct unique solution repairs or new creations from many different materials including wood, plastics, rubber, metals and any other materials needed
• Working under the direction of certified plant electricians, have the ability to learn basic troubleshooting of electrical circuits ranging from 24 volt through three-phase 480 volts
• Cleans lagoons, sedimentation basins, clarifiers, filters, demineralizers, degasifiers, centrifuges, and sludge dryers
• Picks up and delivers parts

2. Schedules vehicle maintenance with the Fleet Division

3. Operates light and heavy construction equipment, including:

• Plow-equipped pickup for snow removal
• High pressure sewer cleaning equipment
• Air compressors
• Power or hand tools
• Confined space equipment
• Closed circuit televising equipment
• Other equipment as required

4. Performs work safely, including:

• Operating City vehicle
• Maintaining safe driving record

5. Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a safe driving record

6. Perform maintenance record data entry, work-flow tracking and monitoring, and electronic O&M input within Maintenance Management program

7. Maintain regular and punctual attendance

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Will be required to perform maintenance duties from other primary assignment areas, such as snow removal duties
• May perform cleaning of work area, parts cleaning, painting, and building maintenance

Incumbent is accountable for all duties of this job, and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City's discretion.

Position Requirements/Working Conditions/Pre-Employment Requirements

Education, Experience, Skills, Formal Training, Licenses, and Certifications Required:

• Graduation from high school or completion of GED
• Minimum of one (1) year of acceptable maintenance experience in a water or wastewater system; acceptable maintenance experience includes basic mechanical equipment operation, lubricating, performing readings, conducting rounds, and performing routine preventative maintenance
• Experience in safe operation of tools, equipment, and light vehicles
• Valid driver's license with safe driving record
• It is a mandatory requirement of this position to work overtime, take weekend duty and be on call for emergency work or as otherwise required