WATER PLANT MACHINE REPAIRPERSON and

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These maintenance positions are within the Milwaukee Water Works (MWW) treatment plants and pumping stations; these are first shift positions. MWW offers work assignments and training opportunities to encourage promotion through this job series.  

The Water Plant Machine Repairperson provides journey level machining expertise and acts as lead worker for the preventive maintenance, repair, removal and installation of all mechanical equipment in the MWW facilities. This is the final phase in the promotional series for the Water Plants machine repair personnel.  

The Water Plant Machinery Mechanic independently performs system-wide installation, preventive maintenance and repair duties on medium-duty water system equipment, under the general direction of the Water Plant Maintenance Manager and Water Plant Maintenance Supervisor. The Water Plant Machinery Mechanic assists skilled trades personnel in performing complex and/or heavy-duty assignments. This is the second phase in the promotional series for Water Plants machine repair personnel.  

The Water Plant Facility Mechanic Performs minor maintenance repairs to all MWW system equipment and assists skilled trades personnel as needed. This entry-level position is the first in the three-step promotional series for Water Plants machine repair personnel.

Water Plant Machine Repairperson

• Perform complex preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair activities for all mechanical equipment such as compressors, pumps, valves, gear drives, and chemical feed equipment.
• Perform layout and design work as well as skilled machinist bench work to complete necessary part fabrication and repair.
• Conduct machining of tools and materials using lathes, drilling machines, milling machines, grinders, welding equipment and pneumatic tools necessary for performing repairs.
• Act as lead worker on repair jobs.
• Diagnose operating problems and defects to determine repairs needed.
• Use computerized Maintenance Management System (MMS) for maintaining records of preventive and demand maintenance requests.
• Maintain equipment logs and system status reports.  

Water Plant Machinery Mechanic

• Perform repair and preventive maintenance activities for mechanical equipment system-wide such as valves, compressors, chemical feed equipment, distribution system storage facilities, water filtration equipment, pumps, appurtenances, and other water system equipment.
• Perform basic equipment rigging and lifting techniques to facilitate small equipment repairs.
• Erect scaffolding, operate overhead cranes, and set up hitches as required to perform these duties, with due regard to safety of personnel and equipment.
• Use computerized maintenance management system to record preventive and demand maintenance requests.
• Assist in keeping perpetual inventory of spare parts required to perform preventive maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment.
• Perform oxyacetylene torch applications as well as arc and gas welding tasks.
• Remove and install ornamental and drinking fountains and associated tasks.  

Water Plant Facility Mechanic

• Assist with repairs of all mechanical equipment system-wide such as valves, compressors, chemical feed equipment, distribution system storage facilities, water filtration equipment, pumps, building appurtenances, and other water system equipment.
• Independently perform minor plumbing and piping repairs.
• Perform related duties, including custodial and snow removal, and assist other plant personnel, as assigned.  

Reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

All job levels:

• Must be able to perform duties related to custodial work and snow removal.
• Must be able to climb ladders, enter confined spaces and wear confined space safety equipment.
• Must be able to lift and handle 50 pounds or more of equipment or material.
• Must be able to work at heights up to 100 feet high, in confined spaces, in close proximity to hazardous chemicals, in all weather conditions and with high noise levels.
• Must be able to wear appropriate safety equipment including safety shoes, glasses, and hearing protection.
• Must be able to work mandatory overtime and respond to emergency call-outs when needed.
• Must be able to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions for extended periods of time.
• Must possess good manual dexterity.

Water Plant Machine Repairperson

1.       Four years of experience performing industrial machine repair or four years of machine shop experience performing duties closely related to the essential functions listed above.

2.       Certification for use of SCBA (Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus) equipment within six months of appointment and throughout employment.

3.        Ability to obtain a forklift and skid steer loader operator certification within six months of appointment and throughout employment.

4.        Valid Wisconsin driver’s license at time of application and throughout employment.  

Water Plant Machinery Mechanic

1.       Two years of experience performing industrial machine repair and maintenance duties related to this position.

2.       Certification for use of SCBA (Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus) equipment within six months of appointment and throughout employment.

3.       Ability to obtain a forklift and skid steer loader operator certification within six months of appointment and throughout employment.

4.       Valid Wisconsin driver’s license at time of application and throughout employment.  

Water Plant Facility Mechanic

1.       One year of experience performing industrial machine repair and maintenance duties related to this position.

2.       Certification for use of SCBA (Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus) equipment within six months of appointment and throughout employment.

3.        Ability to obtain a forklift and skid steer loader operator certification within six months of appointment and throughout employment.

4.        Valid Wisconsin driver’s license at time of application and throughout employment.  

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may also be considered.

• Industrial/commercial machine repair experience
• Journey level Machine repairperson
• Pump repair experience (250gpm or larger)

Water Plant Machine Repairperson in addition to job level requirements below

• Ability to direct the work activities of assigned personnel.
• Advanced degree of mechanical aptitude and skill in machinery repair.
• Ability to solder and weld using gas and electric cutting and welding equipment.
• Ability to perform advanced rigging and crane/hoist-assisted lifting procedures.
• Advanced knowledge of job-related mathematics and mechanical drawing.  

Water Plant Machinery Mechanic in addition to job level requirements below

• Ability to perform precision repairs on medium-duty equipment.
• Ability to perform minor rigging and crane/hoist-assisted lifting procedures.
• Ability to perform basic pipe-fitting and plumbing tasks.
• A high degree of mechanical aptitude and skill in machinery repair.  

Water Plant Facility Mechanic-in addition to job level requirements below

• Skill in using drill presses, bench grinders, and hand tools common to the trade.
• Ability to conduct basic grab sampling procedures to monitor equipment.  

All job levels

• Knowledge of and ability to apply safety principles and practices as they apply to all components of this job.
• Basic knowledge of job-related mathematics and mechanical drawing.
• Ability to utilize applicable computer hardware and software like the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) programs. Willingness and ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to read, diagnose and troubleshoot from service/technical manuals, blueprints, plans, specifications and other work-related documents.
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
• Ability to create mechanical drawings to manufacture or install department equipment.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with coworkers and citizens whose backgrounds may differ from one’s own.

Water Plant Machine Repairperson*: The current salary range (PG 7QN) for City of Milwaukee residents is $57,703 - $72,738 annually and the non-resident salary range is $56,287 - $70,954 annually.  

Water Plant Machinery Mechanic*: The current starting salary range (PG 7LN) for City of Milwaukee residents is $47,602 - $61,046 annually and the non-resident salary is $46,434 - $59,549 annually.  

Water Plant Facility Mechanic*: The current starting salary range (PG 7HN) for City of Milwaukee residents is $44,099 - $57,007 annually and the non-resident salary range is $43,017 - $55,609 annually.  

* Appointment above the minimum is possible based upon level of experience and other qualifications and is subject to approval.  

Benefits
The City of Milwaukee provides a comprehensive benefit program that includes the following:

• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Comprehensive Wellness Program
• Onsite Clinic Services
• Onsite Employee Assistance Program
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Tuition Benefits
• Paid Vacation
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave and other paid leaves
• Flexible Spending Arrangement
• Commuter Value Pass  

For full details of the benefits offered by the City of Milwaukee, please visit http://city.milwaukee.gov/Benefits2019

THE SELECTION PROCESS will be job related and will consist of one or more of the following: education and experience evaluation; written, oral, or performance tests, or other assessment methods. The Department of Employee Relations reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates to oral and performance examinations. Oral examinations may include written exercises. Selection process component weights will be determined by further analysis of the job.  

INITIAL FILING DATE - The examination will be held as soon as practical after the deadline listed above. Receipt of applications may be discontinued at any time after this date without prior notice. However, recruitment may continue until the needs of the City have been met. Qualified applicants will be notified of the date, time, and place of the examination. Unless otherwise required by law, the City of Milwaukee will not provide alternative test administration. The applicant is responsible for attending all phases of the job selection process at the time and place designated by the City of Milwaukee.

• APPLICATIONS and further information may be accessed by visiting, http://city.milwaukee.gov/jobs.
• If you would like assistance completing an application, please contact the Department of Employee Relations at (414) 286-3751 or staffinginfo@milwaukee.gov.
• The Department of Employee Relations is located at City Hall, 200 E. Wells St., Room 706, Milwaukee, WI 53202

The City of Milwaukee values and encourages diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.