MAINTENANCE MECHANIC - 2nd Shift

This is a second shift full-time position (M-F 2:30pm to 10:30pm) POSITION SUMMARY Maintenance Mechanic performs skilled work in the maintenance and repair of wastewater treatment equipment. Assignments are carried out in accordance with standard trade practices and general work instructions. The employee will perform scheduled preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance on mechanical and electro-mechanical machinery and equipment. The employee will also perform minor vehicle maintenance and repairs. Work is performed independently, but under the direction of the higher level Maintenance Mechanic, Superintendent or Director. Ensures that all interactions with peers and public are handled in a professional and courteous manner. TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF WORK Performs all duties and responsibilities of Maintenance Mechanic Helper. Tour treatment plant and pump stations to check equipment, pumps and instrumentation to ensure proper working order; respond to requests to inspect equipment problems; evaluate, diagnose, and repair routine problems. Replaces and repairs component parts according to a prescribed maintenance schedule. Replaces packing/seals, wearing rings, bearings, etc. in plant equipment. Determines malfunctions of machinery and performs emergency repairs to ensure continuance of wastewater plant operations. Performs minor duties of an electrician as related to plant and pump station controls. Performs minor vehicle maintenance, repairs, and type 7 vehicle inspections. Performs arc and/or gas welding and cutting of different types of metals. Performs plumbing and pipe fitting tasks. Installs and sets up new equipment. Performs general maintenance and repairs on buildings, structures, and grounds. Keeps maintenance and repair logs on all machinery and equipment. Instructs and directs work of Maintenance Mechanic Helper.