FACILITIES PLANT MECHANIC I, II, III

Facilities Plant Mechanic

The City of Gastonia is seeking Facilities Plant Mechanics for its Water and Sewer/Utilities Maintenance division. This position offers a competitive salary range of $45,905.60 - $71,302.40 annually and is located at the Municipal Operations Center (1300 N Broad St), Gastonia, NC.

This job is full-time and the application period is open from 06/16/2026 to 6/30/2026 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada).

General Definition of Work

Facilities Plant Mechanic I and II perform technical and skilled trades work in the maintenance, repair, and replacement of machinery and equipment in a water and/or wastewater treatment plant. Facilities Plant Mechanic III performs difficult technical and skilled trades work under limited supervision of the Field Supervisor.

Essential Functions/Duties

Facilities Plant Mechanic I:

• Cleans, services and lubricates pumps, motors and related treatment equipment (15%)
• Dismantles and repairs various plant equipment (20%)
• Performs complete overhauls of water and wastewater treatment machinery and equipment (15%)
• Maintains and installs liquid chemical feed pumps (10%)
• Replaces control valves and valve position indicating lights (10%)
• Makes minor and emergency repairs (10%)
• Prepares records and reports on plant operations (10%)
• Performs minor electrical repairs (5%)
• Serves on the Utilities Maintenance emergency on-call rotation (5%)

Facilities Plant Mechanic II:

• Dismantles, and repairs varied plant equipment (25%)
• Performs complete overhauls of water and wastewater treatment machinery and equipment (20%)
• Cleans, services and lubricates pumps, motors and related treatment equipment (5%)
• Replaces control valves and valve position indicating lights (10%)
• Maintains and installs liquid chemical feed pumps (10%)
• Makes minor and emergency repairs (10%)
• Prepares, records and reports on plant operations (10%)
• Performs minor electrical repairs (5%)
• Serves on the Utilities Maintenance emergency on-call rotation (5%)

Facilities Plant Mechanic III:

• Discusses job requirements with and receives instructions from supervisor (5%)
• Makes and adjusts work assignments (5%)
• Performs or assists in performing more difficult tasks (30%)
• Inspects work in progress to assure conformance with instructions (20%)
• Trains and instructs unskilled semi-skilled workers (15%)
• Requisitions necessary equipment and materials (10%)
• Maintains time and material records (5%)
• Prepares sample work reports (5%)
• Serves on the Utilities Maintenance emergency on-call rotation (5%)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of the installation, repair and maintenance of the mechanical, hydraulic and electrical components of water and wastewater treatment and pump station equipment; thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions of the work; skill in the use and care of tools of the trade; welding and fabrication skills; ability to determine improper operation of water and wastewater pumping and treatment equipment and to take proper remedial action; ability to follow oral and written directions; ability to work under adverse conditions.

Education/Experience/Physical Demands/Special Requirements/Additional Information

Graduation from high school or equivalent and moderate experience in water and/or wastewater treatment plant maintenance, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Physical demands include climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. Special requirements include North Carolina AWWA-WEA Class I Maintenance Technologist Certification within 18 months of employment, NIMS 100, 200, and 700 training within twelve months of hire, valid driver's license, drug screening, criminal background check, and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

Benefits

High Deductible Health Plan with HSA, Dental, Vision, Life Supplemental Insurance Plans, Pension, 401(k), 457, Short-term/Long-term Disability, Dependent Care Plan, Employee Assistance Program, On-Site Health Clinic, Employee Educational Assistance Program, Sick Leave, Initial Employment Vacation, Holidays, Personal Day. A comprehensive list of benefits can be found online at City of Gastonia Employee Benefits Handbook.