Water Plant Mechanic

Job Title

Under general supervision, performs skilled and semi-skilled work in the maintenance and repair of system components to ensure uninterrupted operation of the City's reverse osmosis water plant, raw water supply wells and off-site storage tanks. Coordinates the work of contractors, professionals and vendors providing technical assistance. Performs related work as required. Reports to the Water Plant Manager.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Performs skilled mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and installation of water treatment plant and wellfield equipment, including pumps, motors, valves, piping systems, and related mechanical infrastructure.

Conducts preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical systems to ensure reliable operation of water treatment processes and distribution facilities.

Diagnoses equipment malfunctions using visual inspections, diagnostic tools, and operational data, and implements appropriate repairs to restore system functionality.

Performs alignment, lubrication, rebuilding, and replacement of mechanical components such as bearings, seals, shafts, couplings, and pump assemblies.

Assists with installation, modification, and commissioning of new mechanical equipment and system upgrades within treatment facilities and remote sites.

Responds to emergency maintenance calls and operational failures to minimize system downtime and restore critical water service operations.

Operates hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, and specialized mechanical testing equipment in the performance of maintenance and repair activities.

Assists with inspection, maintenance, and repair of chemical feed systems, piping networks, and process mechanical equipment to support water treatment operations.

Performs routine inspections of plant and wellfield equipment to identify wear, leaks, inefficiencies, or potential failures and recommends corrective actions.

Maintains accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, parts usage, and equipment condition in accordance with departmental procedures and regulatory requirements.

Coordinates with operators, supervisors, contractors, and vendors to support maintenance scheduling, equipment repairs, and system improvements.

Ensures compliance with all safety policies and procedures, including lockout/tagout (LOTO), confined space entry, and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Supports preventive maintenance programs by completing scheduled inspections and servicing of critical mechanical systems and assets.

Performs welding, fabrication, and mechanical modifications as needed to repair or improve plant and system components.

Performs routine office work as required, including but not limited to attending meetings, answering the telephone, typing reports and records, entering computer data, copying and filing documents, etc.

Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Training & Experience

Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent, and vocational coursework in welding, electrical and mechanical repair, pneumatics, hydraulics, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), programmable logic controller (PLC) and telemetry systems, etc.

Requires a minimum of five (5) years of verifiable experience in water treatment plant maintenance or related mechanical, instrumentation, or electrical maintenance.

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.

Special Requirements

Requires a valid Florida driver's license.

This is a Category A position for the purposes of Emergency Management. Employees in this category may be assigned to work a variety of schedules, including compulsory work periods in special, emergency, and/or disaster situations. Category A employees are required to stay on premises during a declared state of emergency, or as otherwise mandated.

Benefits

Full-time employees who work a minimum of 35 hours per week are eligible for insurance benefits. Coverage will be effective the first day of the month following 30 calendar days of employment. Health Insurance: The City offers medical insurance plans through Cigna to benefit-eligible employees. Medical insurance is provided for employees and their eligible dependents with in-network and out-of-network benefits. Health insurance (Medical & Dental) is provided through Cigna. Dental Insurance: Group Dental Plan coverage is available Life Insurance and Long Term Disability: The City of Dunedin provides a Term Life insurance benefit equal to one and a half times annual salary to a maximum of $100,000, and Short-Term Disability (STD) coverage to all full-time employees. Prescription Coverage: Prescription benefits are included with the City's medical insurance. Vision Care: City of Dunedin offers a vision plan through Cigna Health Reimbursement Account (HRA): Funded by the City according to the employee's participation in the City's wellness program. Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Voluntary employee benefit

Annual & Sick Leave: All classified service status employees shall be entitled to earn and accrue annual leave with pay. New Employees earn annual leave at a rate of five percent (5%) of scheduled annual hours worked. Sick leave will be accrued at the rate of five percent (5%) of scheduled annual hours worked. Defined Contribution Plan (City Plan) 401(a): Employees hired after January 1, 2010 will receive a contribution of 8% of the participant's compensation. Holidays: Ten (10) paid holidays per calendar year. One (1) Floating Holiday per year. Floating Holidays are annually designated by the City Manager To view more on benefits, please visit the City's benefits (Download PDF reader) page.