City of Tampa

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

An employee in this class performs journeyman level work in the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and make 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 journeyman 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 shift 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: pipe fitting, hydraulic systems, lubricants, occupational hazards within a water production facility and appropriate safety procedures and precautions; pumps, motors, water treatment plant processes and the equipment, department policies and procedures.

Ability to: read and interpret mechanical diagrams and symbols, identify and correct mechanical malfunctions with valves, pumps, bearings, and piping systems; identify and perform proper lubrication on plant equipment; adjust tension on belt and chain driven equipment; complete work orders in the computerized maintenance management system with material cost and labor hours. Perform basic computer operations.

Skill in: 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.

Graduation from an accredited high school or vocational school with four (4) years of 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.

Must meet all criteria for level II on the maintenance skills matrix.

Possession of a valid Florida Driver’s license is required.

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

Employees may be required to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays and overtime as needed. During periods when the Mayor issues an emergency declaration for the City of Tampa, all employees may be required to work in preparation, response or recovery activities related to the stated emergency.