Plant Mechanic - Wastewater Treatment Plant

Description

(Regular, Non-Exempt)

Starting Salary Range: $22.80 - $27.36/hour, DOQ Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Shift/Workdays and Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

How to apply: Using the “apply now” button on this page, please complete the required online application, upload a resume and a list of three professional references with full contact information. For general questions about the position, contact Unique Hiram at (785) 587-2447 or [email protected].

The City of Manhattan values diversity and draws strength from the diversity of the team. The City is committed to providing opportunities for all employees to succeed by creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. The City is always seeking qualified Minority, Veteran, Women and Disabled applicants to fill available employment vacancies. The City of Manhattan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Summary/Objective

Participates in the daily activities of the Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant maintenance program to completes the preventative, diagnostic, and emergency asset maintenance at the Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant and associated satellite facilities. Assists the Plant Mechanics in servicing, maintaining, and repairing the machinery and equipment of the Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant and associated facilities.

Essential Functions

Performs maintenance activities at the Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant and/or other satellite facilities.

• Assists with the management of a database of Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant assets, schedules maintenance, assigns work orders and maintains records of repairs and maintenance activities for water/wastewater treatment plant assets through a computerized maintenance management system.
• Performs routine visual/diagnostic checks, inspects, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and basic repairs for various equipment and machinery assets.
• Completes basic repairs and maintenance of a variety of common water/wastewater treatment plant machinery and equipment, including pumps, air compressors, blowers, mixers, motors, generators, variable frequency drives and other electrical gear, electronic SCADA components, HVAC units and programmable logic controllers.
• Utilizes “SCADA” system (supervisory control and data acquisition) for process monitoring and automation.
• Repairs and maintains Lift Stations, Biosolids facilities and related machinery and equipment as required.
  
  

Performs Other Duties As Assigned.

• Provides guidance and training as needed to less experienced operations and maintenance staff.
• Performs assigned duties in the event of an emergency and performs “on-call” to complete troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairs for water/wastewater treatment facilities equipment after normal business hours.
• Comprehends and learns the principals of water/wastewater and apply them as needed.
• Manages stress brought about by interacting with potentially irate and/or defensive customers.
• Provides snow and ice removal at Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant sidewalks and driveways.
• Performs ground maintenance, and janitorial services as needed.
• Attends meetings and training.
• Prepares reports.
• Ensures compliancy with all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures in all duties.
  
  

Requirements

Required Education and Experience

• High school education, or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
  
  

Preferred Education And Experience

• Specialized technical training or experience related to industrial equipment maintenance.
• Safety and Emergency Training: NIMS training – Basic Level Courses; Hazardous Communication Training; Lockout/Tagout Training; Certification as Competent Person (Trenching and Excavation Safety) o CPR/First Aid Training; Climbing and Fall Protection Training; and Basic Electrical Safety Training.
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

• Boot, Clothing and Vehicle Allowances, if applicable.
• City issued Cell Phone, if applicable.
• Retirement/Pension - City employees are required by statute to contribute to the Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS). Voluntary retirement contributions are offered with Nationwide, Mission Square, and Empower KPERS 457.
• Medical, Dental, Vision - The City offers an excellent benefits package that includes wellness, medical, vision, dental, and prescription drug benefits.
• Paid Holidays – 10.5 paid holidays per year plus one additional floating holiday.
• Paid Vacation - 12 to 26 days per year based on years of service.
• Paid Sick Leave - 12 days per year.
• Paid Parental Leave - up to 6 weeks of paid leave.
• Education Reimbursement, Professional Development. Certifications/Licensure - The City will reimburse up to $8,000 per calendar year for tuition and fees. Professional Development funds are based on department budget. Certification/licensure may be reimbursed by the City.
• Other Benefits - Long-term disability, employer paid group life insurance, basic life insurance, employee assistance program and an array of voluntary benefit options.