Chief Maintenance Mechanic - Water Production

This is Supervisory work in a first line, technical capacity directing the activities of skilled personnel engaged in the daily maintenance of a Public Drinking Water Supply. Incumbent is responsible for the oversight of teams engaged in the mechanical and electrical activities associated with the construction, upgrade, and maintenance of treatment process or conveyance system equipment and infrastructure. Works closely with the Chief Operator to continuously improve process efficiency. Systems include but are not limited to: pumps, chemical feed systems, treatment basins, pump stations, electrical switch-gear, motor controls, wells, and water transport systems. Works with minimal direction, utilizing independent judgment in a team environment. Work is subject to review by the divisional Public Works Manager.
 

• Organizes, schedules, and monitors maintenance activities as required.
• Plans and implements system repairs and upgrades in a proactive, preventive fashion utilizing a team building approach.
• Performs daily, random inspection of all systems to ascertain necessary corrective/ preventive measures. Reports malfunctions and or potential hazards to supervision.
• Administer and monitor team records such as work time, absences and safety practices. Insures that policies and procedures are clearly communicated to team members and followed. Reports violations to supervision as necessary.
• Develops and maintains system and equipment maintenance records. Maintains and monitors inventory base and usage. Purchase materials and equipment and supervise employees’ purchases.
• Prepares employee performance evaluations, corrective actions, and employee I team recognition in concert with the Public Works Manager II.
• Attends continuing technical and supervisory training to stay abreast of the latest techniques as required. Train employees in maintenance procedures and protocols. Performs other duties when assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS: 

• Working knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of water treatment systems and related maintenance.
• In-depth knowledge of the mechanical and electrical aspects of process equipment and control systems.
• Knowledge of basic electrical theory and motor controls.
• Ability to lead effectively in a team environment and apply team-building skills.
• Ability to implement effective training, coaching, reinforcement, and process improvement programs.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, plans, and schematics.
• Ability to operate computers and commercial software applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, report preparation, and project tracking systems.
• Ability to effectively communicate ideas, principles, and technical concepts to team members, supervisors, and other personnel.
• Knowledge of standard safety practices and occupational hazards associated with an industrial water treatment environment.

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required. 
• Five (5) years' experience in the technical and administrative aspects of Water Treatment Systems maintenance. A combination of education and experience may be considered.

If applicants are otherwise equally qualified, preference may be given to candidates who possess a valid Florida Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Must possess or have the ability to obtain within 1 year of hire one of the following certifications:

• State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection Drinking Water Operator Certification
• State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection Water Distribution Operator Certification
• Florida Water Pollution Control Operators Association Utilities Maintenance Mechanic Level I Certification

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 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:
 

Requires lift up to 85 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.  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 wet trenches and other adverse situations on a daily basis.
• Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. 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, laboratory equipmentand 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.

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