Water Plant Mechanic

This is a skilled mechanic position involving responsibility for repairing a wide variety of mechanical and electrical equipment associated with water treatment and distribution operations. An employee in this class performs a wide range of mechanic duties, repairing electric and diesel powered pumps and various calibrated chemical dispensing equipment. These employees perform most of their work in the field, at locations throughout the City of Rochester, at the water treatment plant, at the reservoirs, and at remote pumping stations. Work is performed indoors and outdoors, in all types of weather conditions. This title is distinguished from other titles in the Water Treatment/Plant Maintenance series because the Water Plant Mechanic's primary duties are concentrated on repairs and installations of complex mechanical equipment. Basic maintenance and custodial work is not performed. These lead workers train and assist less experienced employees, and will lead crews as necessary for complex projects. General supervision is received from the Superintendent of Water Plant Maintenance. Related work is performed as required.

This is a Competitive Class position. The individual selected to fill this vacancy will be given a provisional appointment and will be required to participate in the next Civil Service Examination for this title. A qualified applicant may be provisionally appointed and serve in the position until a Civil Service Examination is administered and an appropriate eligible list can be established to make a permanent appointment in accordance with the Civil Service Rule of Three. (See " style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">" Provisional Appointment - FAQ's) If you are already a City employee and have permanent, competitive status in your current position and appointment to this title would result in a provisional appointment in another department, you will lose your previous permanent competitive rights.

• Installs, maintains, and repairs pumps, valves, pressure regulators, air compressors, calibrated chemical feed systems, and related piping, as well as a wide variety of mechanical equipment associated with the water plant;
• Aligns and adjust pumps and motors to insure optimum performance;
• Assists in developing and updating a preventive maintenance schedule for plant machinery;
• Prioritizes work orders and scheduled maintenance;
• Assists other workers in the installation, repair, and maintenance of motors, automated instruments, HVAC equipment, and in other mechanical work involving plant systems and structures;
• Prepares requisitions for parts and supplies for plant and equipment repair and maintenance;
• Leads, trains, and assigns work to a crew of skilled employees;
• Responds to emergencies as required in the event of equipment failure or other problems;
• Advises and assists management and contractors prior to purchase and during installation of new equipment and facilities, and maintains the liaison role throughout the warranty period;
• Performs building and grounds maintenance tasks involving masonry, carpentry, plumbing, and electrical.

1. High school diploma or GED* AND:
2. Four (4) years of experience installing and maintaining pumps, valves, motors, and meters.

NOTE: Completed coursework or training in the mechanical or electrical trades may substitute for up to one year of experience.

* Where a diploma or GED is lacking, work experience or training demonstrating the candidate's ability to read, write, and do arithmetic may be substituted on year-for-year, case-by-case basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT :
Valid New York State Class D (5) Operator's license at time of appointment.