Industrial Mechanic - All Tiers-Pump… at Hillsborough… · Tampa

Job Overview

Industrial Mechanic performs entry maintenance, fabrication, overhaul and repair of mechanical equipment located within a water, wastewater, or reclaimed treatment sewer pump station or LPSS facilities. Assists and/or leads crews in a broad range of preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, and new equipment installations, and assists with planning and estimating costs of maintenance work.

Salary

$45,219 - $86,320

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have prior experience in maintenance best practices and procedures that support the duties, responsibilities and skill sets required of an Industrial Mechanic. This position deals with maintenance of lift stations, water, wastewater, and reclaimed water treatment equipment such as, but not limited to the following: pumps (centrifugal, split case, submersible, positive displacement, diaphragm, vertical turbine) valves, piping, gearboxes, air systems, gas compressors, gas service turbine generator, grit chambers and chemical systems (sodium hypochlorite, Hydrofluorosilicic acid, Aqueous ammonia, Sodium aluminate, and Sodium hydroxide caustic soda). This candidate will be able to troubleshoot and repair any of the above listed equipment as well as perform predictive and preventative maintenance utilizing the following tools and technologies; perform alignments on pumps and motors, utilize laser alignment equipment on blowers and motors; be able to perform vibration and ultrasound testing on motors, gearboxes, pumps, and blowers with provided vibration and ultrasound tools. Candidate should possess advanced knowledge of preventative maintenance practices, procedures and technics for lubrication and greasing of all above equipment. Candidates should have some background in Stick, TIG or MIG welding and PVC, CPVC, and flanged piping repairs. Candidates will be willing to work overtime as needed, must understand that participation in a 24/7 afterhours standby rotation program is required after successful completion of probation. Candidates should possess basic computer skills with standard software such as Excel, Word, Outlook, etc. and knowledge of a computer operated work management system. Some positions may require possession of a CDL driver’s license and/or a collection license.

Core Competencies

• Customer Commitment - Proactively seeks to understand the needs of the customers and provide the highest standards of service.
• Dedication to Professionalism and Integrity - Demonstrates and promotes fair, honest, professional and ethical behaviors that establishes trust throughout the organization and with the public we serve.
• Organizational Excellence - Takes ownership for excellence through one's personal effectiveness and dedication to the continuous improvement of our operations.
• Success through Teamwork - Collaborates and builds partnerships through trust and the open exchange of diverse ideas and perspectives to achieve organizational goals.

Tier 1	Tier 2
Duties and Responsibilities Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform one or more of the activities described below: Reviews system designs, specifications, and products, attends pre-construction meetings, and recommends changes in water/wastewater/reclaim facilities mechanical systems. Monitors, reviews and validates work practices for quality control assurance of wastewater processes and to ensure adherence to safety standards in operation of water/wastewater/reclaim water facilities. Trouble-shoots problems and recommends corrective actions based on skilled knowledge of mechanical repair practices. Inputs and gathers data from Supervisory Control Data Acquisition system (SCADA), and Comprehensive Asset Management System (CAMS). Runs reports as necessary. Performs preventative maintenance and corrective repair work on water/wastewater/reclaim facilities and equipment. Fabricates and machines repair parts for equipment, with the ability to weld steel, brass, and aluminum. Operates lathes, mill/drill presses, welder and various other metal working power tools as needed. May direct and/or oversee the work of other employees, provide instruction, guidance, and training as required. Locates leaks, and detects defects in water/wastewater/reclaim equipment in conformance to established plans and standards. Expected to temporarily perform duties outside normal classification in the event of a declared emergency. Operates a personal computer and work in software programs associated with job. Completes various maintenance jobs on buildings and grounds. Performs other related duties as required.	Duties and Responsibilities Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform one or more of the activities described below: Reviews system designs, specifications, and products, attends pre-construction meetings, and recommends changes in water/wastewater/reclaim facilities mechanical systems. Monitors, reviews and validates work practices for quality control assurance of wastewater processes and to ensure adherence to safety standards in operation of water/wastewater/reclaim water facilities. Trouble-shoots problems and recommends corrective actions based on skilled knowledge of mechanical repair practices. Inputs and gathers data from Supervisory Control Data Acquisition system (SCADA), and Comprehensive Asset Management System (CAMS). Runs reports as necessary. Performs preventative maintenance and corrective repair work on water/wastewater/reclaim facilities and equipment. Fabricates and machines repair parts for equipment, with the ability to weld steel, brass, and aluminum. Operates lathes, mill/drill presses, welder and various other metal working power tools as needed. Direct and/or oversee the work of other subordinate employees, provide instruction, guidance, and training as required. Locates leaks, and detects defects in water/wastewater/reclaim equipment in conformance to established plans and standards. Expected to temporarily perform duties outside normal classification in the event of a declared emergency. Operates a personal computer and work in software programs associated with job. Completes various maintenance jobs on buildings and grounds. Performs other related duties as required.
Job Specifications Knowledge of the maintenance and repair of machinery and related mechanical equipment. Knowledge of the water, reclaim, wastewater treatment systems and sewer pump/lift stations and low pressure sewer systems. Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of the water/wastewater/reclaim facilities operating equipment. Knowledge of the principals of hydraulics, electricity, combustion, and standard safety practices. Knowledge on the principles and practices of odor control and/or disinfection processes. Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose equipment problems to determine the proper remedial action to be taken, and to make the necessary repairs to equipment. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to read piping and electrical diagrams, schematics, and blueprints. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to pass medical testing and to wear various types of respiratory protection deemed necessary for the environment being worked in for the protection of the employee. The types of respiratory protection devices used are (but not limited to) Half Facepiece, Full Facepiece, Filtering Facepiece, Powered Air-Purifying (PAPRs), Supplied-Air, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBAs), or Combination Type. Ability to perform predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance on assigned equipment and machinery. Ability to estimate time, materials, and equipment required for assigned jobs; may requisition materials as required and/or instructed. Ability and willingness to respond to emergency situations such as floods, hurricanes, tornadoes and other natural and/or unnatural crises to provide for public health and safety. Ability and willingness to work overtime, rotating shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays. Ability to use a computer and related software. Ability to operate a fork lift, backhoe, boom/bucket truck or other heavy equipment. Ability to work effectively with others.	Job Specifications Knowledge of the maintenance and repair of machinery and related mechanical equipment. Knowledge of the water, reclaim, wastewater treatment systems and sewer pump/lift stations and low pressure sewer systems. Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of the water/wastewater/reclaim facilities operating equipment. Knowledge of the principals of hydraulics, electricity, combustion, and standard safety practices. Knowledge on the principles and practices of odor control and/or disinfection processes. Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose equipment problems to determine the proper remedial action to be taken, and to make the necessary repairs to equipment. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to read piping and electrical diagrams, schematics, and blueprints. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to pass medical testing and to wear various types of respiratory protection deemed necessary for the environment being worked in for the protection of the employee. The types of respiratory protection devices used are (but not limited to) Half Facepiece, Full Facepiece, Filtering Facepiece, Powered Air-Purifying (PAPRs), Supplied-Air, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBAs), or Combination Type. Ability to perform predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance on assigned equipment and machinery. Ability to estimate time, materials, and equipment required for assigned jobs; may requisition materials as required and/or instructed. Ability and willingness to respond to emergency situations such as floods, hurricanes, tornadoes and other natural and/or unnatural crises to provide for public health and safety. Ability and willingness to work overtime, rotating shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays. Ability to use a computer and related software. Ability to operate a fork lift, backhoe, boom/bucket truck or other heavy equipment. Ability to work effectively with others. Ability to serve as the lead employee as directed on project teams assigned to a given assignment.
Physical Requirements May require shift work which will include working nights, weekends, and holidays as well as working extended hours during times of emergency. Employee is expected to be able to work in and around confined spaces such as wet wells, vaults, manholes, trench boxes, tanks, and in areas of height using ladders, man-lifts of any kind, on top of buildings or tanks/structures wearing a harness and protective safety gear and/or in environments where toxic or chemical fumes not natural to the atmosphere exist while wearing protective respiratory equipment, as necessary. Work Category Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.	Physical Requirements May require shift work which will include working nights, weekends, and holidays as well as working extended hours during times of emergency. Employee is expected to be able to work in and around confined spaces such as wet wells, vaults, manholes, trench boxes, tanks, and in areas of height using ladders, man-lifts of any kind, on top of buildings or tanks/structures wearing a harness and protective safety gear and/or in environments where toxic or chemical fumes not natural to the atmosphere exist while wearing protective respiratory equipment, as necessary. Work Category Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Minimum Qualifications Required Graduation from high school or possession of a GED Certificate; AND Four (4) years of experience in mechanical maintenance and repair/replacement of water and wastewater related equipment; OR An equivalent combination of education, training and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job-specific competencies noted above; AND Possession of a valid Florida Driver's License. NOTE: Some of positions in this job classification may require: Possession a valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License with tanker endorsement will be required for positions associated with LPPS and Pump Stations. Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain an appropriate level Florida wastewater collections license. A passing score on a math and technical comprehension test.	Minimum Qualifications Required Graduation from high school or possession of a GED Certificate; AND Six (6) years of experience in mechanical maintenance and repair/replacement of water and waste water related equipment; AND Possession of a valid Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT); OR An equivalent combination of education, training and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job-specific competencies noted above; AND Possession of a valid Florida Driver's License. NOTE: Some of positions in this job classification may require: Possession a valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License with tanker endorsement will be required for positions associated with LPPS and Pump Stations. Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain an appropriate level Florida wastewater collections license. A passing score on a math and technical comprehension test.

Emergency Management Responsibilities

In the event of an emergency or disaster, an employee may be required to respond promptly to duties and responsibilities as assigned by the employee’s department, the County’s Office of Emergency Management, or County Administration. Such assignments may be for before, during or after the emergency/disaster.