Mechanical Technician

JOB OPENING

CITY OF FARMINGTON

JOB POSITION #115 Mechanical Technician

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1

DEPARTMENT: Parks & Rec/ Aquatics

WORK LOCATION: Aquatics Division

HIRING RANGE: $17.21 to $26.80/hour

PAY SEASONAL: G - Non-Exempt

TYPE OF POSITION: Regular/Full-Time

DAYS WORKED: Varied

HOURS WORKED: Varied

APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL: Until Filled

Resumes submitted without a City of Farmington application will not be considered in our job selection process.

JOB DUTIES

OVERVIEW:

This position maintains the mechanical equipment, pool chemical balances, and the surfaces of

the pools and splash pads themselves. Also maintain the Aqua park and other needs at the beach

Must be able to take initiatives for ordering chemicals and replacement parts, as well as for

preventative maintenance projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Under supervision of the Aquatics Management team, is responsible for the general maintenance

of the Aquatics Center, Lions Pool, Bisti Bay, Berg Fountain and Beach and Aqua Park.

Using excellent customer service skills, establishes and maintains effective working relationships

with other employees, officials, and all members of the general public.

Facilitates maintenance of mechanical units including water filtration, water feature pumps,

water heating, air heating and cooling, ventilation and dehumidification systems.

Monitors pool water chemistry through testing of water samples and adjusts chemistry as needed

to maintain standards. Monitors and maintains pool filtration system.

Responsible for the upkeep of the facilities equipment including troubleshooting, evaluating,

repairing or recommending maintenance repairs.

Responsible for daily and monthly reports of water treatment and related activities.

Vacuums pools.

Makes emergency repairs of equipment.

Performs routine repairs such as replacing tiles, painting, repairing door hinges, handles, glass,

carpeting and roofing.

Winterizes and prepares for seasonal closings and prepares for the opening of Basti Bay, Berg

Fountain, and Beach/ Aqua Park.

Performs routine cleaning tasks such as washing windows, cleaning locker rooms and rest

rooms, cleaning carpets and power washing decks.

Handles chemicals such as chlorine, celite, CO 2 , muriatic acid, and other pool chemicals.

Must wear a respirator and appropriate PPE.

May work in confined spaces.

Operates a motor vehicle to assist in carrying out the business of the department and the City.

Orders parts and materials from outside vendors and city warehouse to maintain adequate

inventory quantities are on hand at all times. Using the Internet, locates and establishes new

vendors to meet criteria of lowest price and availability. Maintains positive working relationship

with outside vendors to ensure the best pricing and availability of materials. May be required to

obtain multiple price quotes in a timely manner.

Calculates and plans daily and long-term ordering requirements of inventory stock items,

including chemicals and parts.

Attendance at work is an essential function of this position.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Monitors chemical supplies and orders supplies as needed.

Serves as a member of various employee committees, as assigned.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be

performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position is subject to the City of Farmington Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy

which includes: pre-employment testing, post-accident testing, random testing, reasonable

suspicion testing, return to duty testing, and follow-up testing.

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent and one-year experience in maintenance of an

aquatic facility.

Valid New Mexico driver's license with acceptable driving record for the past three years or

state of current residency.

Working knowledge of all chemical and mechanical equipment used in aquatic facilities.

Must have a telephone at residence and be willing to be on 24-hour call; must be able to be at the

Aquatics Center, Lions Pool, Brookside Pool, Berg Fountain, or Orchard Fountain within thirty

minutes after receiving a call.

Must have ability to work a varied shift including weekends and holidays.

Considerable knowledge of equipment, materials, and supplies used in pool maintenance.

Considerable knowledge of basic carpentry, electrical and plumbing skills.

Knowledge of refrigeration and heating systems helpful.

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Must possess Certified Pool Operator certification or have the ability to obtain such within the

six months of employment.

Must be able to pass all physical tests for wearing appropriate PPE, including, but not limited to,

a respirator.

Must be able to pass all physical test related to confined spaces.

Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, other City

personnel and the public.

Extensive background checks required.

This position has the responsibility to participate in and comply with the City's Environmental,

Health, and Safety program.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

Knowledge to include use of miscellaneous hand and power tools for pool maintenance,

carpentry, plumbing and electrical work, janitorial equipment including carpet cleaners,

vacuums, mops, brooms, and dusting equipment, motor vehicle, pool test kits, respirator, power

washers.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an

employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential

functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit and talk

or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate

objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb

or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds individually. Specific vision

abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather

conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic

chemicals.

The noise level in the work environment is moderately loud when in the field.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F/D/V.