5581 - Wastewater Heavy Duty Maintenance Mechanic

Overall Job Objective

Position Description

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Salary Grade: 11

Pay Range
Hiring Range: $25.12 - $30.14 Per Hour
Full Range: $25.12 - $35.17 Per Hour

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification.

Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department (RWRD) Treatment Division is excited to announce an opening for a maintenance gas plant operator. The RWRD Treatment Division has a new state-of-the-art renewable gas facility, which we convert methane gas into renewable natural gas. If you have a strong mechanical background and have some expertise in renewable energy, please apply, join our team, and help contribute to our mission of producing clean sustainable energy. The key responsibilities for this position will be to operate and maintain equipment used in the production of renewable energies.

The first review of applications will be on 11/22/2024.

Duties/Responsibilities

(Work assignments may vary depending on the department's needs and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.)

Performs operational and preventive maintenance of complex heavy-duty industrial equipment and machinery utilizing hydraulics and pneumatics of systems involving pneumatic tanks, deep wells, air compressors, pneumatic actuators, wet wells, pumps and booster stations;

Fabricates, constructs, installs, repairs and aligns heavy-duty industrial equipment and machinery such as deep well pumps, water pump and piping systems, horizontal and vertical drive centrifugal pumps, spherical, thrust, radial and line-shaft bearings on pumps and motors utilizing gas and electric welding;

Performs critical repairs to complex systems, equipment and related features to maintain system integrity and functions in accordance with standards, rules and regulations, particularly those systems or equipment operated under permits or licenses granted by other governmental agencies;

Interprets and applies required codes or standards to work situations;

Interprets complex blueprints, schematics and diagrams to facilitate work;

Prepares working sketches, drawings and estimates of resources required for assigned projects;

Repairs or operates specialized equipment such as submersible pumps, speed increasers and decreasers, blowers, conveyors, gear boxes, mixing equipment and industrial stationary engines and precision measuring equipment such as micrometers and dial indicators;

Coordinates equipment and system modifications or maintenance with operations and maintenance staff, supported facility managers or end-users, to assure minimal disruption of services and seamless customer service;

Inspects, services and maintains common and specialized tools, equipment and vehicles used in performance of duties;

Utilizes and ensures fellow staff utilizes standard occupational safety practices and equipment;

Maintains comprehensive records of work performed, modifications to equipment or systems and related operations logs;

Prepares periodic and special reports for management on equipment, systems and/or facilities supported or maintained;

Conducts on-the-job training of operators and maintenance staff;

May inspect and lead the work of equipment operators and maintenance mechanics.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Knowledge of:

• operating principles, practices and techniques of assigned complex or specialized equipment, systems or facilities support systems;
• operation and maintenance of tools, equipment and materials encountered in area of assignment;
• millwright, welder, plumber/fitter and rigger trades;
• hazards, safety procedures or equipment required in the area of specialization or assigned work areas;
• codes, standards, rules and regulations applicable to the area of work assignment;
• techniques of effective communication.

Skill in:

• following written and oral instructions;
• preparing working sketches, drawings and estimates of resources required for assigned projects;
• interpreting and applying required codes, standards, rules and regulations to work situations;
• interpreting complex blueprints, schematics and diagrams;
• maintaining documentation of activities;
• conducting and coordinating specialized and on-the-job training;
• applying codes, rules, regulations and standards and observing safety and hazard procedures;
• operating and maintaining tools, equipment and materials;
• measuring distance using tape measure or calibrated instruments;
• communicating effectively.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

1. Possess an ADEQ grade 1 or higher in Wastewater treatment.
2. Minimum four (4) years experience using an industrial Computerized Scada or similar program.
3. Minimum four (4) years experience using Microsoft Office, to include Excel, Word, Outlook.
4. Minimum four (4) years experience with/knowledge of boiler and chillers trouble shooting and repair.
5. Minimum two (2) years of experience with/knowledge of renewable gas systems.

Selection Procedure:
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum/desired qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum/desired qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process. Supplemental Information

Licenses and Certificates: Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicants suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services review and approval of the candidates driving record.

Special Notice Items: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.

Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position.

EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.