Maintenance Mechanic

Salary : $60,121.00 - $84,876.00 Annually
Location : Water Utilitiy 100 Hubbard Street, Racine, WI
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202600072
Department: Water Utility
Division: Water
Opening Date: 08/17/2026
Closing Date: Continuous


Job Description

CONTINUOUS POSTING UNTIL POSITION FILLED

We strongly encourage City of Racine residents to apply. We're committed to building a workforce that reflects and understands the community we serve. City residents will earn a 4% differential on top of the hourly pay range. Learn more and apply today!
POSITION PURPOSE:
The purpose of this position is to efficiently perform general maintenance, upkeep, and repair of the Racine Water Utility's buildings, equipment, structures, and grounds.
Starting Pay is $60,121 - $ 63,657 ($28.90-$30.60), work schedule Monday - Friday 6 am - 2:30 pm

Essential Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Installs, maintains, inspects, and repairs pumps, pipes, gauges, meters, valves and plumbing.
• Installs, maintains, inspects, and repairs chemical feed systems, pumps, injectors, and piping.
• Installs, maintains, inspects, and repairs the HVAC system, including heating system valves, radiators, and plumbing.
• Dismantles machinery or equipment to access defective parts, and repairs or replaces using various hand tools.
• Maintains and repairs small gasoline engines and related power equipment.
• Follows equipment O&M manuals for proper intervals of preventative maintenance, and maintains accurate O&M repair records and reports.
• Verifies delivery manifests and unloads and stores supply shipments; notifies supervisor when inventory supplies require restocking.
• Performs grounds maintenance, including snowplowing, grass cutting, and landscaping.
• Performs custodial duties on equipment and buildings, and maintains clean and orderly equipment storage areas, restrooms, locker facilities, and vehicles.
• Assists electrician in installing, maintaining, or replacing electrical equipment and apparatus.
• Checks plant boiler systems for proper operation and water levels, and maintains as necessary.
• Maintains generator plant for preparedness during emergency events and non-emergency testing.
• Works cooperatively with other Utility departments and staff to respond appropriately to emergency situations, or assist on projects in the plant, service building and distribution system.
• Adheres to all safety procedures as defined by the Utility work and safety rules.
• Ability to work under moderately safe and comfortable conditions where exposure to environmental factors such as toxic agents and machinery poses a slight risk of injury; exposure to water treatment chemicals, noise, odor, welding fumes, step climbing, trip hazards, and large water basins with fall risk; exposed to outdoor climatic conditions.

Qualifications

ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Strong mechanical skills, including a working knowledge of electro-mechanical functions, principles and techniques, verifiable by past work experience.
• Skill in analyzing, diagnosing, correcting mechanical failures and defects.
• Skill in using specialized tools and equipment common to maintenance functions.
• Advancement in the Maintenance Department will commensurate dependent of job performance and routine evaluations. This includes obtaining required and recommended licenses noted in minimum qualifications and meeting the requirements in the essential duties and responsibilities. Pay will be reflected in the satisfactory performance as a maintenance department worker.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent, and at least 18 years of age
• A minimum of a full 2 years prior professional mechanical experience working with pumps, compressors, blowers, or engines; or a combination of equivalent experience and related education that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• ASOPE and City of Racine Facilities Engineer license is required within 1 year of hire.
• Valid state-issued motor vehicle operator's license is required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

• Mechanical training and certification in electro-mechanical technology, HVAC, automotive maintenance, pipefitting, or plumbing is preferred.
• Proficiency with computer applications is a plus; including desired knowledge of programmable logic controllers.
• Wisconsin DNR Waterworks Operator Surface Water license certification is strongly encouraged.

Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL ABILITY REQUIREMENTS
Language and Interpersonal Communication.

• Ability to utilize, interpret, and apply a variety of advisory data and information such as blueprints, line diagrams, meters, gauges, operation and maintenance manuals, charts, and graphs.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing with varied and diverse contacts, such as Utility personnel, general public customers, contractors, and regulatory personnel; also effectively correlate customer complaints and disseminate Utility information.
• Ability to communicate and follow instructions both orally and in writing; and perform duties with a minimum of direct supervision.
• Ability to maintain effective and professional working relationships with fellow employees and customers.
• Must have good dexterity with ability to hand operate tools and instruments, some requiring complex and rapid adjustments in coordination with eye movement.
• Ability to exert strenuous physical effort to lift and carry objects up to 80 lbs, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, turning/torqueing valves and apparatus, climbing steps and ladders, and extensive walking.
• Must be able to enter and work in confined spaces.
• Must be able and comfortable to work at heights.
• Ability to recognize and identify degrees of similarity or difference between characteristics of color, sound, and odor.

Judgement and Situational Reasoning

• Ability to apply rational and ethical judgment, tact, courtesy, and diplomacy when dealing with Utility personnel, public customers, contractors, and city representatives.

Work Environment and Conditions

• Ability to work under moderately safe and comfortable conditions where exposure to environmental factors such as toxic agents and machinery poses a slight risk of injury; exposure to water treatment chemicals, noise, odor, welding fumes, step climbing, trip hazards, and large water basins with fall risk; exposed to outdoor climatic conditions.

EQUIPMENT USED

• Computers, calculators, telephones, office equipment, electronic instrumentation, personal protective equipment, water treatment equipment and machinery such as pumps, motors, engines, compressors, membranes, gauges, sensors, miscellaneous hand tools, shovels, snowblowers, lawnmowers, power vehicles, fork lift, hoists, tanks, drums, hoses, ladders, scaffolding, power tools, welder, gas torch, hydraulic and drill press, power washer, steam cleaner, and miscellaneous tools and equipment.
• Software technology used may include Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Time Management Software (TMS); Other software may be applied.

The City of Racine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
If you would like assistance completing an application or have any questions, please contact the HR Recruiter at
City Employee Benefits - 2026

• Health Insurance
  1. 92.5% of the Premium is paid by the City of Racine - either single or family.
     • Centivo administers the PPO Plans that are offered. You can chose from two high-deductible health plans and one low-deductible health plan, with two different networks offered.
     • CVS Caremark administers our prescription plan
  2. Payment of $50 per month to employees who waive health coverage
• Health Savings Account (H.S.A.)
  1. A Health Savings Account (H.S.A.) is a tax beneficial savings account that can be used in conjunction with a qualified High - Deductible Health Plan. The funds put into an H.S.A. may be used on future, eligible health care expenses without any taxation. The City makes a prorated, one-time contribution to an employee's Health Savings Account, with the amount of the contribution determined at the time of hire.
  2. The maximum contribution amounts are determined by the IRS each year.
• Racine Employee Health & Wellness Center
  1. The Employee Health and Wellness Center run by Ascension Wisconsin is available to you and your dependent(s) if enrolled in the medical insurance
  2. It provides comprehensive services including clinic visits, health coaching, and preventative exams and health screenings.
• Life Insurance
  1. City provides one unit equal to your annual earnings
  2. Employee may buy additional insurance - each unit is equal to your annual earnings.
  3. Maximum additional life insurance is four units; For a total of five (5) units at the maximum coverage.
  4. Cost depends on age and annual salary
  5. Spouse and Dependent Life Insurance is available - maximum coverage is $20,000 for spouse and $10,000 for dependents, cost is $3.20 per month or half for $1.60/month
• Pension
  1. Wisconsin Retirement System, the contribution rate for 2026 is 14.4% Funded 50% by the City of Racine and 50% by the employee.
  2. Rates can change per year depending upon what is approved through WRS.
• Vacation
  1. Less than 4 years of continuous service - 96 hours
  2. At least 4 years but less than 9 years of continuous service - 136
  3. At least 9 years but less than 14 years of continuous service - 176
  4. At least 14 years but less than 21 years of continuous service - 216
  5. At least 21 years of continuous service - 256
  6. You may carry over up to 80 hours into the next year.
  7. During the first calendar year of employment, new employees shall earn vacation on a prorated basis based on the new employee's start date.
• Holidays
  1. 13 paid holidays, 12 scheduled and 1 floating
• Sick Leave
  1. Accrues at the rate of 1 day per full month worked.
• Casual Days
  1. You can earn up to 4 casual days based off the amount of sick time that you have accrued.
  2. You are also eligible for an additional casual day if you use 16 hours or less of sick time in the preceding year.
• Dental Insurance
  1. MetLife administers our dental plan with two options available to employees (Basic plan or Advanced plan). Employees pay the premium with a pre-tax payroll deduction.
  2. The City of Racine pays for the Basic Employee premium if you are enrolled in the medical insurance.
• Vision Insurance
  1. Superior Vision administers our vision plan with one option. Employees pay the premium with a pre-tax payroll deduction.
• Flexible Spending Plans
  1. Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts administered by Health Equity.
  2. The maximum contributions are determined by the IRS each year.
• Short Term Disability Policy
  1. Automatically enrolled in a short-term disability insurance policy through MetLife, excludes Water and Wastewater Utility Employees.
  2. 70% of annual income, up to 13 weeks with a maximum benefit of $2,000 weekly.
• Employee Assistance Program
  1. The City of Racine offers an employee assistance program through Advocate Aurora.
• Parental Leave
  1. 320 hours of paid parental leave, if eligible for FMLA. Water and Wastewater Utility employees are eligible for 80 hours.
• Deferred Compensation
  1. Provided through Nationwide, Security Benefit (RPA/The Standard) or Wisconsin Deferred Comp.
• Supplemental Insurance
  1. Provided through AFLAC Funded by payroll deduction
  2. Accident, Hospital & Cancer policies are available
• Tuition Reimbursement
  1. $4,000 per year, or 80% of the employee's total tuition cost, whichever is lower.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
  1. The PSLF Program promotes full-time public sector employment. Public Employees, may qualify for public service loan forgiveness after making 120 payments toward their student loans while working full-time in public service. This means that nurses, policeman, firefighters, public health, and government employees can be eligible for participation. The Forgiveness Program was designed uniquely to provide relief to those who are doing the best for our communities every day. To find out if you qualify for a forgiveness program call View phone number on click.appcast.io.
• Wellness Incentive
  1. Employees, spouses, and retirees covered by the City health insurance plan who complete the Wellness Incentive requirements are eligible to receive $200, spouses receive $100.
• Fitness Reimbursement
  1. Employees, spouses, and retirees covered by the City health insurance plan are eligible for 50% reimbursement of their annual membership fee up to a maximum of $200 per household.
  2. Reimbursement also includes fitness classes and weight reduction programs.
• City of Racine Residency
  1. City of Racine employees that are non-represented are eligible for a 4% per hour pay differential if you provide proof that you are City of Racine resident.
     • City of Racine residency pay differential rates are different for:
       • Racine Police Association - 3% differential rate
       • Local 321 Firefighter Union - 3% differential rate
       • Transit Union - 2% differential rate
  2. You can receive additional City contribution into your H.S.A. account if you are a City of Racine Resident. Residency contributions are based on what

Additional information about the City's comprehensive benefits package can be found on the following website;
01


What is your highest level of education?

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• High School Diploma or Equivalent with Some College
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate (PHD)
• None

02


How many years of mechanical experience with pumps, compressors, or engines?

• 0-2 Years
• 2-4 Years
• > 4 Years

03


Do you have an ASOPE Facility Operating Engineer License?

• Yes
• No

04


Do you currently possess training certification related to electro-mechanical technology, HVAC, automotive maintenance, pipefitting or plumbing?

• Yes
• No

05


Do you have a WI DNR Water Operator Surface Water License?

• Yes
• No

06


Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

Required Question