Utility Maintenance Mechanic Apprentice, III or II

Utility Maintenance Mechanic

This is maintenance and repair work of electrical and/or mechanical systems on equipment, structure, and vehicles. Incumbent may assist Senior Maintenance Mechanics or Electricians in carrying out specific duty assignments. Incumbent may also work under indirect supervision using independent judgement in carrying out routine duty assignments.

Essential Job Functions (Illustrative Only)

• Assists in the installation, modification, and repair of mechanical/electrical equipment and structures.
• Assists in general maintenance and repair of assigned equipment and machinery including, but not limited to, lubricating pumps and motors; replacing parts; fabricating parts; painting, cleaning tools and equipment; threading, cutting and fitting pipe. Installs new parts and equipment as needed.
• Inspects for needed repairs.
• Conducts checks of electrical systems to determine repair needs as assigned.
• Performs gas and/or arc welding as required using equipment to heat, cut, braze, and weld depending on assignment.
• Coordinates work with Utilities Maintenance Mechanic Apprentice(s) or other personnel.
• Follows scheduled maintenance programs, keeps routine maintenance records.
• Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills

• Knowledge of tools, methods, materials and equipment used in general electrical and/or mechanical system repair.
• Knowledge of hazards and applicable safety precautions. Knowledge of welding techniques, depending on assignment.
• Ability to follow oral/written instructions.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and sketches.
• Ability to make inspections to determine operating conditions and repair needs.
• Ability to operate special equipment including but not limited to, dump truck, boom truck, and air compressor, depending on assignment.

Education & Experience

Utility Maintenance Mechanic Apprentice: High school graduate or equivalent diploma is required plus one years' experience in the repair and maintenance of electrical and/or mechanical systems in buildings, machinery, or equipment is preferred however, not required. A combination of education and experience may be considered.

Utility Maintenance Mechanic III: High school graduate or equivalent diploma is required plus one years' experience in the repair and maintenance of electrical and/or mechanical systems in buildings, machinery, or equipment. Confined space entry and lock out tag out certifications.

Utility Maintenance Mechanic II: High school graduate or equivalent diploma is required plus two years' experience in the repair and maintenance of electrical and/or mechanical systems in buildings, machinery, or equipment. Confined space entry and lock out tag out certifications. Florida Water and Pollution Control Operators Association (FWPCOA) Utilities Maintenance Mechanic II certification.

Special Requirements

Possession of a valid Florida Non-Commercial or commercial driver's license with acceptable driving record, depending on assignment. Must be able to drive a City vehicle to various places to get materials and/or deliver constructed items on a daily basis.

Incumbents are subject to emergency call-out during off-duty hours and on weekends as required.

This position is safety sensitive and is subject to testing for alcohol and controlled substances in accordance with the City's current Drugs and Alcohol policy.

During occasions of local emergencies this position may be required to report to perform emergency tasks, which may result in extended work hours as well as extended work periods of time away from family members. The Incident Commander and the employee's department head will make the determination as to who will be required to work.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Requires lift up to 75 pounds with assistance, and/or up to 50 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Must have sufficient physical strength and ability to perform heavy manual labor work occasionally under adverse weather conditions to initiate repairs on an as-needed basis. Additional physical abilities required:

• Speaking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken English word including the ability to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately and concisely. Ability to communicate verbally both in person and over the phone.
• Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time.
• Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. Occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles.
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Visual Acuity: Have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles, include close vision, distant vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another. Including ability to walk on uneven terrain and work in unimproved areas under construction during utility installations and maintenance tasks, including ability to enter confined spaces such as well pits, tanks, and valve pits, frequently.
• Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Must be able to climb 20-foot ladder to reach various roofs to perform repairs as needed. Must be able to climb 100-foot access ladder to reach overhead storage tanks, depending on assignment. Body agility is emphasized. Enter confined spaces for internal repairs. Ability to enter confined spaces such as valve pits, tanks, infrequently to perform assigned duties.
• Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
• Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• Handling: Picking, holding, or otherwise working, primarily with the whole hand. Must be able to use hand and power tools (these tools are, but are not limited to: table saw, planer, radial arm saw, band saw, drill press, etc.)
• and safety equipment required for performance of assigned duties.
• Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discrimination in sound.
• Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
• Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. Occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles.
• Mental Acuity: Ability to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes.
• Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Repetitive Motion: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

The City of Titusville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the American's with Disabilities Act, the City of Titusville will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

E.O.E. The City of Titusville prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.