Lift Station Mechanical Technician Lead

Under general supervision performs advanced mechanical, electrical, and preventative maintenance work associated with the inspection, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of wastewater lift stations and related equipment. This classification serves as a first line working lead, coordinating day-to-day field activities of assigned staff while continuing to perform complex technical work. The employee provides work direction and technical guidance, helps prioritize assignments, monitors work progress and quality, reinforces safe work practices, and communicates operational issues and resource needs to the foreman or supervisor. 

Work includes installing, maintaining, repairing, and replacing pumps, motors, valves, piping, control panels, instrumentation, SCADA equipment, generators, and related mechanical and electrical systems. The employee assists with coordinating preventive maintenance, responding to equipment failures and emergencies, maintaining records, and ensuring work is completed in accordance with department procedures and applicable safety and regulatory requirements. 

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position. 

• Coordinates daily field assignments for lift station maintenance staff in consultation with the foreman or supervisor; communicates priorities, work expectations, and schedule changes. 
• Provides day-to-day work direction, technical guidance, and instruction to technicians, particularly in complex mechanical, electrical, pump, motor, and control-system work. 
• Performs complex installation, inspection, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, rebuilding, and replacement of pumps, motors, control panels, valves, piping, and related equipment. 
• Diagnoses and troubleshoots lift station equipment and peripheral components, including pumps, engines, motors, gearboxes, rotating equipment, switches, controls, and electrical systems. 
• Operates equipment through testing and sequencing to verify proper operating conditions; inspects gauges, meters, readings, and other indicators to identify irregularities. 
• Performs work in accordance with established preventive maintenance schedules and practices to identify wear, prevent equipment failures, and support reliable operations; performs unscheduled maintenance as needed. 
• Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots SCADA systems and related instrumentation and control equipment within the employee's training and authorization. 
• Reads and interprets schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, equipment manuals, maintenance instructions, and applicable safety procedures. 

• Reviews work in progress and completed work for quality, completeness, adherence to procedures, and safe work practices; brings deficiencies or performance concerns to the foreman or supervisor. 
• Reinforces safe work practices and proper use of tools, power equipment, personal protective equipment, and procedures for electrical work and wastewater facilities. 
• Assists the foreman or supervisor with coordinating preventive maintenance, work orders, equipment outages, materials, staffing needs, and emergency response activities. 
• Coordinates with other utility crews, City divisions, contractors, and vendors on maintenance projects, equipment repairs, leaks, main breaks, and other operational matters as assigned. 
• Maintains daily work reports, preventive maintenance records, work orders, equipment readings, and documentation of identified deficiencies and corrective actions. 
• Identifies required parts, supplies, tools, and services; initiates purchase requisitions in accordance with City procedures and delegated authority. 
• Operates and performs minor maintenance on heavy equipment and vehicles, as qualified and authorized, ensuring safe and proper operation. 
• Responds to emergency call-ins, equipment failures, alarms, power outages, and other critical events; assists with coordinating field response when assigned. 
• Participates in the department's rotating after-hours on-call schedule. 
• Communicates work status, equipment conditions, safety concerns, resource needs, and other issues requiring supervisory attention to the foreman or supervisor. 
• Performs the full range of Lift Station Mechanical Technician duties as operational needs require. 
• Performs related duties as directed. 

High School Diploma or GED required; supplemented by four (4) years of professional experience performing maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, or installation of pumps, motors, mechanical equipment, electrical equipment, or related industrial/commercial equipment. 

Experience involving wastewater pumping stations, lift stations, water/wastewater facilities, or electrical controls is preferred. 

Experience providing work direction, technical guidance, or on-the-job training to other employees is preferred. 

Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Class B Commercial Driver's License with tanker endorsement.

Must possess and maintain FWPCOA Class “A” certification in Wastewater Collection.

An equivalent combination of education, technical training, and relevant experience may be considered.

• Thorough knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, pumps, motors, controls, and equipment used in wastewater lift station operations. 
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance practices, equipment testing, troubleshooting, repair methods, and maintenance documentation. 
• Knowledge of applicable safety procedures, regulatory requirements, and safe work practices for electrical systems, mechanical equipment, and wastewater facilities. 
• Skill in reading and interpreting schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, equipment manuals, safety rules, and maintenance instructions. 
• Ability to coordinate daily work assignments, communicate priorities, and adjust work plans in response to emergencies and changing operational needs. 
• Ability to provide clear work direction, technical guidance, and practical instruction to employees with varying levels of experience. 
• Ability to monitor work progress and quality, identify deficiencies, reinforce safety expectations, and elevate personnel or operational concerns to the foreman or supervisor. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate professionally with employees, supervisors, contractors, vendors, other City divisions, and the public. 
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment within established procedures, meet deadlines, and follow up on assignments with limited direction. 
• Ability to maintain accurate work orders, maintenance records, inventory information, and other required reports and electronic records. 
• Ability to safely use and care for manual and power tools, testing equipment, heavy equipment, and other equipment required for the work. 
• Ability to respond to emergencies and work flexible hours, including participation in an after-hours on-call rotation. 

• While performing the essential functions of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to lift, move or carry objects up to 50 pounds; ascend or descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles; utilize feet and legs or hands and arms; maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, or navigating narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces; bend body downward and forward by bending spine and legs; move about on hands and knees or hands and feet; use hands to handle or feel objects.

• While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is occasionally required to push and/or pull over 100 pounds.
• While performing the essential functions of this position the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic substances, excessive noise, vehicular traffic, and dampness/humidity. While performing the essential functions of this job, the incumbent is regularly exposed to possible bodily injury from electrical shock; falling from high, exposed places and confined spaces; and moving mechanical parts of equipment, tools, and machinery.