<p>Please note that applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 pm ET on the day prior to the close date listed on the job posting.</p> <p>Mission: Provide Superior Services that Inspire Community Pride</p> <p>Vision: To be the Community of Choice in Tampa Bay</p> <p>Values: Integrity, Collaboration, Passion, Creativity</p> <p>Largo's commitment to a High Performance Organization (HPO) model builds a flexible and resilient organization that intentionally builds leadership capacity at all levels of the organization.</p> <p>CITY OF LARGO ... Naturally A Great Place to Work!</p> <p>Closing:</p> <p>Continuous</p> <p>Salary:</p> <p>$23.83 hourly rate</p> <p>Job Summary:</p> <p>The Utilities Mechanic (UM) is a 3-tier level, Career Ladder position.</p> <p>The Environmental Services Department is accepting applications for a Utilities Mechanic (UM). We are seeking to find candidates at the top tier level UM Senior or with verifiable Industrial Maintenance/Mechanical experience. In the event we are not able to secure a UM Sr. or related Industrial Maintenance/Mechanical experienced candidate, we are next able to extend offers to the mid-level tier (UM II) or with verifiable Industrial Maintenance/Mechanical experience. In the event we are not able to extend an offer to a UM II, we are next able to extend offers to candidates at the entry-level tier (UM I) with mechanical experience outlined below.</p> <p>Skilled mechanical work in the installation, modification, maintenance, and repair of municipal wastewater equipment and infrastructure. An employee in this classification utilizes knowledge of mechanical systems, basic electricity, and plumbing to locate and correct malfunctions of wastewater lift station equipment, force mains, wet wells, and treatment plant equipment and associated utilities systems.</p> <p>Work is performed under supervision with independence in the application of technical procedures of the trades.</p> <p>The UM Senior position mentors Utilities Mechanics I and II and serves as a lead on assigned projects and may be assigned supervisory responsibilities during the supervisor's absence.</p> <p>Entry level, Utilities Mechanic I = $21.21 hourly</p> <p>Mid-level, Utilities Mechanic II = $23.37 hourly</p> <p>Top tier, Utilities Mechanic Senior = $24.54 hourly</p> <p>Additional Benefits:</p> <ul> <li>General benefits package with flexible spending accounts, leave time, etc. </li><li>Defined Contribution Plan 401(a) with a generous 6% City match </li><li>Benefits also include 12 paid holidays and 24-hour full access to City fitness center. Continuous learning is supported through tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities </li><li>May receive up to $1,000 in relocation assistance for candidates outside Pinellas, Pasco, Hillsborough, or Manatee counties </li></ul> <p>ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:</p> <p>All employees share components of leadership, management, technical, and team skills to assist in making the City of Largo the community of choice in Tampa Bay.</p> <p>Leadership</p> <ul> <li> <p>Demonstrates an understanding and reflection of the City's mission, vision, and values and a commitment to achieve organizational goals aligned with the City's strategic plan</p> </li><li> <p>Champions a high performance work culture that encourages and embraces new ideas, develops individuals and welcomes and encourages diverse perspectives</p> </li><li> <p>Articulates strategic and innovative thinking and provides clarity to deliver superior services</p> </li><li> <p>Approaches the job with enthusiasm and curiosity to promote a solutions-oriented work culture</p> </li></ul> <p>Management</p> <ul> <li> <p>Effectively manages assignments and priorities to ensure the fulfillment of projects, tasks, and responsibilities</p> </li><li> <p>Follows suggested procedures to assure the highest standards of risk management, employee safety and risk avoidance</p> </li></ul> <p>Technical</p> <ul> <li> <p>Operates</p> </li><li> <p>light to heavy duty trucks and equipment</p> </li><li> <p>mini excavator, backhoe, by-pass pumps, forklift, aerial lift, skid steer, knuckle-boom crane, and truck mounted crane</p> </li><li> <p>various types of hand and power tools</p> </li><li> <p>Performs corrective, preventative, and predictive maintenance on lift stations, wastewater reclamation facility, and biosolids pelletizer components and equipment</p> </li><li> <p>Disassembles, installs, and performs mechanical repairs</p> </li><li> <p>Participates in the installation:</p> </li><li> <p>and repair of various size gravity and force main pipelines</p> </li><li> <p>of a wide variety of pipeline fittings (megalug, flanged, PVC, ductile iron) and pipeline repair components such as pipe restraints</p> </li><li> <p>Maintains air release valves by following standard operating procedure (SOP)</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrates working knowledge and understanding of Wastewater Collection System maps: identify lift stations, force mains, valves, air releases</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrates proficiency in Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to include: entering work order data, detailed notes, assets research, and work order close out</p> </li><li> <p>Sets up mobile generators and bypass pumping equipment</p> </li><li> <p>Possesses general knowledge and understanding of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System (SCADA) operations (identify alarms, navigate screens, and manipulate operations)</p> </li><li> <p>Installs chemical feed lines, sample pumps, disinfection equipment, pneumatic lines and associated components, etc.</p> </li><li> <p>Repairs, rebuilds, and services wastewater treatment plant pumps, gear drives, and other related equipment</p> </li><li> <p>Implements Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) procedures following the departments SOP</p> </li><li> <p>Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other employees and the general public</p> </li><li> <p>Performs after hours stand-by duties as required</p> </li></ul> <p>Utilities Mechanic II</p> <ul> <li> <p>All essential duties and responsibilities covered under the UM I job description</p> </li><li> <p>Independently performs maintenance activities (preventative, predictive, corrective) on equipment associated with the wastewater reclamation facility and lift stations; items include (but not limited to) various types of pumps, (submersible, centrifugal, diaphragm, piston, positive displacement), gearboxes, biosolids equipment, barscreens, grit systems, blowers, belt filter press, conveyors shakers, induced draft (ID) fan, Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer, Dryer Drum Inspection, etc.</p> </li><li> <p>Performs laser alignment/sheave alignment on rotating equipment</p> </li><li> <p>Performs vibration analysis on rotating equipment</p> </li><li> <p>Trains and mentors UM I as required, needed or directed by the UM Senior or Utilities Supervisor</p> </li></ul> <p>Utilities Mechanic Senior</p> <ul> <li> <p>All essential duties and responsibilities covered under the UM I and II job description</p> </li><li> <p>Advanced proficiency in Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to include: entering work order data and detailed notes, assets research, review and quality assurance and quality control before work order close out</p> </li><li> <p>Verify completion and close out of work orders using CMMS</p> </li><li> <p>Actively participates in capital improvement plan (CIP) projects concerning the wastewater reclamation facility and/or Collections System</p> </li><li> <p>Evaluate preventative and predictive maintenance reports and recommends appropriate corrective actions</p> </li><li> <p>Train, mentor and coach UM I and UM II as required</p> </li><li> <p>Approve installation and repair plans submitted by UM II</p> </li><li> <p>Coordinate purchasing with departmental, administrative, and warehouse staff</p> </li><li> <p>Provide equipment updates to staff supervisors and managers</p> </li><li> <p>Research and recommend new products and equipment for maintenance staff</p> </li><li> <p>Assumes duties of Utilities Supervisor in his/her absence</p> </li></ul> <p>Team Skills</p> <ul> <li> <p>Supports honest and transparent decision-making</p> </li><li> <p>Collaborates with all team members in a way that builds upon ideas and takes personal accountability and ownership of projects, roles, and assignments</p> </li><li> <p>Openly exhibits a positive attitude, in words and action, and encourages others to do the same</p> </li></ul> <p>Performs related work as required.</p> <p>EMERGENCY RESPONSE STATUS: As a condition of employment, City of Largo employees will be required to work as directed during an undeclared and/or a declared emergency. All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the official job description.</p> <p>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS</p> <p>Education and Experience:</p> <p>Utilities Mechanic I</p> <ul> <li> <p>High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) and one (1) year in a Mechanical related field or position</p> </li><li> <p>Class "B" CDL with Tanker endorsement (CDL) Required for UM Sr, or the ability to obtain one within six months of hire</p> </li><li> <p>For continued employment, the following training must be completed:</p> </li><li> <p>Within one year from hire date:</p> </li><li> <p>Intermediate Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) training</p> </li><li> <p>Stormwater Erosion and Sedimentation Control Inspector Training Program</p> </li><li> <p>Disaster Preparedness / Response Plan Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Training Incident Command System (ICS) 100</p> </li><li> <p>Confined Space Training</p> </li><li> <p>Trench Safety/ Competent Person Training</p> </li><li> <p>Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) / First Aid Training</p> </li><li> <p>Lock-out/tag-out certification</p> </li><li> <p>Perform standby duties after 1 year or as designated by supervisor</p> </li><li> <p>Fork Lift / Aerial Lift Certified (On-site training)</p> </li><li> <p>Within two years from hire date:</p> </li><li> <p>Florida Water and Pollution Control Operators Association (FWPCOA) Wastewater Collections "C" Certification</p> </li><li> <p>Completion of 40 hour class that covers 14 Principles of Precision Maintenance</p> </li><li> <p>Precision Measurement</p> </li><li> <p>Understanding & Measuring Vibration</p> </li><li> <p>Pipe Strain, Fits & Tolerances</p> </li><li> <p>Fastening & Torquing</p> </li><li> <p>Keys & Keyways</p> </li><li> <p>Precision Alignment</p> </li><li> <p>Thermal Growth, Couplings, Critical Maintenance Points</p> </li><li> <p>The Cost of Unplanned Maintenance, Maintenance Strategy & Risks</p> </li><li> <p>Predictive Maintenance, Record Keeping & Its Importance</p> </li><li> <p>Bearings</p> </li><li> <p>Thermography</p> </li><li> <p>Introduction to Tribology</p> </li><li> <p>Belts & Chains</p> </li><li> <p>Completion of approved course or demonstrated equivalent knowledge skills and abilities</p> </li><li> <p>Valid Driver's License - (All levels)</p> </li></ul> <p>Utilities Mechanic II</p> <ul> <li> <p>All levels and UM II noted above</p> </li><li> <p>Two (2) years as a UM I or three (3) years in an industrial maintenance/mechanical related field or equivalent, verifiable work experience</p> </li><li> <p>Class "B" CDL with Tanker endorsement (CDL) or the ability to obtain one within six months of hire</p> </li><li> <p>For continued employment, the following training must be completed</p> </li><li> <p>Within one year from hire date:</p> </li><li> <p>Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Training course - Incident Command System (ICS), 200, 700 and 800</p> </li><li> <p>Crane operator certification/Rigging course</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrated proficiency in all categories outlined in the Certified Maintenance & Reliability Technician Guideline Manual</p> </li><li> <p>Industrial Mechanics Courses (complete 3 of 7)</p> </li><li> <p>Bearing & Lubrication (required)</p> </li><li> <p>Laser Alignment (required)</p> </li><li> <p>Vibration Analysis</p> </li><li> <p>Thermography Course</p> </li><li> <p>Oil Analysis Course</p> </li><li> <p>Basic Welding Class</p> </li><li> <p>Other related maintenance or mechanical course approved by Supervisor</p> </li><li> <p>Within two years from hire date:</p> </li><li> <p>Florida Water and Pollution Control Operators Association (FWPCOA) Wastewater Collections "B" Certification</p> </li></ul> <p>Utilities Mechanic Sr.</p> <ul> <li> <p>All levels and UM Sr. noted above</p> </li><li> <p>2 years as a UM II or 5 years in an industrial maintenance mechanical related field or equivalent verifiable work experience</p> </li><li> <p>Class "B" CDL with Tanker endorsement</p> </li><li> <p>Prior experience as a crew leader and/or project lead</p> </li><li> <p>Industrial Mechanics Courses (complete 3 of 4)</p> </li><li> <p>Vibration Analysis</p> </li><li> <p>Thermography Course</p> </li><li> <p>Basic Welding</p> </li><li> <p>Other related maintenance or mechanical course approved by Supervisor</p> </li><li> <p>Within two years from hire date or promotion:</p> </li><li> <p>Florida Water and Pollution Control Operators Association (FWPCOA) Wastewater Collections "A" Certification</p> </li></ul> <p>Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:</p> <p>Utilities Mechanic I</p> <ul> <li> <p>Knowledge of:</p> </li><li> <p>methods and techniques used in the:</p> </li><li> <p>installation, repair and maintenance of a wide variety of mechanical equipment</p> </li><li> <p>maintenance and repair of sewer collection systems and wastewater reclamation facility</p> </li><li> <p>pipe materials & fittings (i.e., Ductile Iron, VCP, PVC, HDPE, Orangeburg and Concrete)</p> </li><li> <p>types of valves associated with wastewater operations (i.e., Gate, Plug, Ball, Butterfly, Check)</p> </li><li> <p>operation of construction equipment (i.e., Skidsteer, backhoe, mini excavator, by-pass pumps, truck-mounted crane)</p> </li><li> <p>and proficiency in using proprietary software such as SCADA, Computer Maintenance Management Software (CMMS), etc.</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to demonstrate learned competency in each of the following:</p> </li><li> <p>Make inspections to determine operational conditions</p> </li><li> <p>Follow written and oral instructions</p> </li><li> <p>Read and work from schematics and blueprints</p> </li><li> <p>Perform line repair (up to 30" diameter) under supervision of Utility Mechanic (UM) II or UM Senior</p> </li><li> <p>Employ proper sanitary sewer overflow (SSO) procedures</p> </li><li> <p>Disassemble, install, and perform mechanical repairs under supervision of UM II or UM Senior</p> </li><li> <p>Set up mobile generators under supervision of UM II or UM Senior (3-phase - plug and play)</p> </li><li> <p>Maintain air release valves under supervision of UM II or UM Senior</p> </li><li> <p>Perform preventative maintenance on equipment; duties include greasing, changing oil, changing filters, maintaining proper lubrication levels, cleaning, and painting</p> </li><li> <p>Perform minor troubleshooting of mechanical equipment</p> </li><li> <p>Complete a minimum of 80 hours annual apprenticeship in the wastewater reclamation facility (WWRF) or Lift Station Program - Full 8 hour days</p> </li><li> <p>The employee and supervisor will establish a tentative annual apprenticeship calendar to include dates to reach the minimum 80 hour requirement</p> </li><li> <p>Extra hours may be required based on the supervisor's observation of apprentice's ability to understand new information, proficiency, and feedback</p> </li><li> <p>Annually, complete a minimum of 40 hours of cross-training at the WWRF or Lift Stations</p> </li><li> <p>The employee and supervisor will establish a tentative annual calendar to include dates to reach the minimum 40 hour requirement</p> </li><li> <p>Extra hours may be required based on the supervisor's observation of employee's ability to understand new information, proficiency, and feedback</p> </li><li> <p>Work in adverse weather conditions as well as emergency situations including holidays and weekends</p> </li><li> <p>Skilled in proper use of mechanic's tools and shop equipment</p> </li><li> <p>Utilities Mechanic II</p> </li><li> <p>All Knowledge, Skills and Abilities under the UM I job description</p> </li><li> <p>Knowledge of advanced methods and techniques used in the:</p> </li><li> <p>installation, repair and maintenance of a wide variety of mechanical equipment</p> </li><li> <p>maintenance and repair of sewer collection systems and wastewater reclamation facility</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to:</p> </li><li> <p>perform repairs to various components, piping, pumps associated with chemical feed systems including methanol, sodium hypochlorite (bleach), sodium bisulfite, Peracetic Acid, etc.</p> </li><li> <p>troubleshoot minor electrical issues using a volt/ohm meter and make minor repairs</p> </li><li> <p>set up and operation of by-pass pumps and generator</p> </li><li> <p>train and supervise UM I in proper repair and maintenance techniques</p> </li><li> <p>perform tasks with minimal direct supervision</p> </li><li> <p>plan projects that include excavations or lifting/rigging involving a crane</p> </li><li> <p>Utilities Mechanic Sr.</p> </li><li> <p>Advanced knowledge of methods and techniques used in the:</p> </li><li> <p>maintenance of a wide variety of mechanical equipment</p> </li><li> <p>maintenance and repair of sewer collections system</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to demonstrate learned competency in each category listed below:</p> </li><li> <p>Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public</p> </li><li> <p>Lead using positive reinforcement and mentoring techniques</p> </li><li> <p>Professional, clear and concise verbal and written communications</p> </li><li> <p>Active listening and comprehension</p> </li><li> <p>Advanced proficiency in using business software (i.e. spreadsheets, word processing, email, etc.)</p> </li><li> <p>Make inspections to determine operation condition</p> </li><li> <p>Follow written and oral instructions</p> </li><li> <p>Read and work from schematics and blueprints</p> </li><li> <p>Assume duties of Utilities Supervisor during absences</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrate ability to organize field activities</p> </li></ul> <p>WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS</p> <p>Work Environment: 10% inside a climate controlled building; 90% outside which includes driving.</p> <p>Physical Requirements: The essential functions of the job require: sitting approximately two (2) hours per day, standing approximately four (4) hours per day, and walking approximately two (2) hours per day. The job also requires frequent: bending/stooping, grasping, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling and occasional fine manipulations, working at heights, working in confined space, reaching, repetitive motion, lifting/carrying objects weighing up to 60 pounds, and on rare occasions lifting/carrying objects weighing up to 100 pounds.</p> <p>Sensory Requirements: Hearing: Ability to detect proper equipment operation, detect alarms, and understand what others are saying in normal conversation and on the telephone. Speaking: Ability to communicate orally with others and speak effectively on the telephone. Seeing: Ability to see and read computer monitor screens, operate a vehicle and equipment, and read normal print.</p> <p>Driving Requirements: Frequent driving and possession of a valid Florida Class B CDL with Tanker Endorsement.</p> <p>Technology: The work requires ability to operate telephones, smart phones, tablets, photocopiers, printers, desktop and/or laptop computers, calculators and all associated software.</p> <p>Other: Ability to operate dump trucks, crane truck, bobcat excavators, forklift, aerial lift, and backhoes.</p> <p>Tools: Proficiency with hand tools, shovels, crescent and pipe wrenches, ratchets, hammers, electric and gas saws, tubing cutters, drills, and power gate valve turner.</p> <p>IMPORTANT INFORMATION:</p> <p>Yes - DRUG TESTING (Safety Sensitive)</p> <p>No - CHILDCARE FINGERPRINTING</p> <p>No - CREDIT CHECK</p> <p>No - FDLE AND CJSTC SECURITY CLEARANCE: As mandated by the FDLE, CJSTC and the Largo Police Department, this position may be subject to additional security clearances due to access to the police department facility or police department's electronic data.</p>