City of Tampa

This is technical work involving mechanical maintenance and repair activities for a a state licensed drinking water facility. Bargaining unit position.

An employee in this class performs apprentice level work in the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and makes routine repairs to water treatment plant mechanical equipment. Work is performed under general supervision and requires the application of reasonable initiative and independent judgment. Employee may be required to respond to emergency calls regarding the breakdown of plant equipment. Work is reviewed through observation while in progress and upon completion through results obtained.

Performs apprentice level inspections, preventive maintenance, and repair of plant equipment on a scheduled basis.

Operates hand tools and portable power tools.

Performs welding and steel fabrication throughout the plant; operates an oxygen and acetylene fuel heating and cutting torch.

Installs and maintains various types of threaded fasteners and retaining rings, piping, tubing and hose-type fluid transfer systems.

Troubleshoots, installs, maintains, or repairs the following: chemical feed systems, belt drive systems, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, couplings, bearings, pumps, motors, conveyors and valves.

Performs minor tasks requiring rigging and machinist skills; uses shop lathe and milling machine.

Follows standard safety procedures, and reports safety and environmental hazards to the maintenance supervisor; reads, understands, and applies information such as lockout/tagout procedures, safety rules, job hazard analyses, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Operates other equipment throughout the plant including, but not limited to, industrial forklifts, manlifts, and other mobile equipment.

Performs related work as required.

Knowledge of: occupational hazards within a water production facility and appropriate safety precautions and procedures; water treatment plant processes and equipment used in the processes.

Ability to: identify and correct routine mechanical malfunctions with valves, pumps, bearings, and piping systems; identify and perform proper lubrication on plant equipment; complete work orders in the computerized maintenance management system. Perform basic computer operations.

Skill in: basic mechanical work including pipe fitting, welding, rigging, machinist and steel fabrication; use of a variety of hand tools and portable power tools used in routine maintenance and mechanical repair work.

Ability to lift 40-60 lbs., mostly standing and a combination of working indoors and outdoors. Requires some use of computer, typing and viewing a monitor.

Graduation from an accredited high school or vocational school with one (1) year experience in the maintenance and repair of industrial mechanical equipment, such as pumps, motors, conveyors, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Candidates with two (2) years of experience as stated above is preferred.

Must meet all criteria for level I on the maintenance skills matrix within 1 year.

Possession of a valid Florida Driver’s license is required. Must meet all criteria for Level I on the Skills.

Evaluation of education and experience. Drug testing is included in all pre-employment processing.