Facilities Maintenance Mechanic I

As part of the Water and Sewer Department, the Facilities Maintenance Mechanic I performs journey level mechanical/electrical maintenance work in the operation, maintenance and repair of heavy duty and specialized equipment in the municipal water and sewer pumping operations. Work involves responsibility for maintaining and repairing a variety of pumps and motors and other equipment requiring specialized knowledge of trade skills in mechanical, electrical and plumbing areas. This employee troubleshoots, diagnoses and repairs pumps and motors, re-builds rotating assemblies and air release valves; clean out check valves; re-build and change out pumps and motors and other equipment. Installs new equipment and participates in regular preventative maintenance, orders and maintains needed supplies. Maintains grounds by mowing, weed eating, spray herbicides, etc. and maintains mowers.  Employee should have knowledge of pump and motor parts and ability to diagnose and replace parts. Knowledge of state and federal regulations affecting water and sewer operations. Ability to detect and resolve routine operational problems with mechanical equipment. Ability to read meters, charts and record results. Knowledge of the tools, parts and methods associated with diagnosing, repairing and maintaining equipment; some knowledge of electrical wiring and parts and ability to diagnose. Ability to read and follow schematic drawings, blueprints, written and oral instructions. Knowledge of effective communication techniques when speaking with coworkers, vendors as well as the public and ability to make operational decisions in the absence of a supervisor. Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Work is defined as heavy work requiring the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Work is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions including extreme heat and extreme cold. Employee is exposed to oils and greases, sewage flows and sludge, bacteria, and blood-borne pathogens. Employee is required to wear a respirator when necessary. Employee may frequently work in close quarters, crawl space, shafts, manholes and other small spaces. Employee could be called back to work on weekends, holidays and in emergencies.

Education: The position requires a High School diploma or equivalent, supplemented by courses in mechanical, electrical or plumbing trades. Valid drivers’ license required. 

Experience:  One (1) year of less experience in water distribution and/or wastewater collections pumping systems repair, maintenance and/or construction is required with some basic knowledge of equipment operations and safety. Must be certified at the NC maintenance technologist grade I level or NC water distribution system operator grade C level or NC wastewater collection system operator grade I level or ability to obtain NC maintenance technologist grade I within 18-months of employment.