Industrial Maintenance Mechanic - $2,000 Hiring Bonus

About Us: The City of Glendale's Water Services Department provides over 250,000 residents with safe, reliable, and high-quality water and wastewater services. Glendale Water Services promotes industry best practices, leadership, and innovation to ensure our employees put public health and the vitality of our community first!
The Role: The Industrial Maintenance Mechanic performs advanced journey level work in the maintenance and repair of water and wastewater process equipment, lift stations, and well site equipment for the City of Glendale.

This position will be open until filled; applicants will be reviewed as they are received.

Salary : This position is:

• FLSA non-exempt, and will earn overtime for any hours worked over 40 in a week.
• This position is a Grade 319 with an hourly salary between $31.8574 - $47.7861.

In addition to a generous salary, this position offers a $2,000* Hiring Bonus!

*Hiring Bonus to be paid as follows: $1,000 after 30 days of employment, and $1,000 after 6 months of employment. You must be an active employee at the time the hiring bonus is scheduled to be paid to receive the bonus. Current regular status City of Glendale employees are not eligible for hiring bonuses.

Ben efits: The City of Glendale offers a generous benefits package with competitive rates that become effective the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment. You can review the FY25 Benefits Guide or visit the City of Glendales Benefits page for more information.
Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Leave: Regular status positions offer:

• The City of Glendale observes 10.5 holidays per year, and full-time employees are also granted an additional 12 hours of holiday special leave per calendar year to celebrate their cultural or religious holidays.
• Vacation leave accrues at:
  • 5.33 hours per pay period (138 hours/17.25* days per year)
  • Increases to 6.12 hours after 5 years
  • Then caps out at 7.6 hours after 10 years of service.
• Sick leave accrues at 4.4 hours per pay period (114 hours/14.25 days* per year).

* Days per year estimates are based on an 8-hour work day.
Retirement: This position participates in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Contribution is mandatory, and the current contribution rate is 12.27%.
Why Choose Glendale:

The City of Glendale is the West Valleys entertainment nexus; whether its attending a world-class sporting event at StateFarm Stadium, enjoying a concert at Desert Diamond Arena, or shopping and dining at the Westgate Entertainment District, as a City of Glendale employee, you'll be right in the middle of it all! Glendale is centrally located within the west valley and has convenient access to the 101, 303, US 60, and I-10 freeways. With development happening all around the city, you will notice new homes and businesses being constructed frequently.

At the City of Glendale you'll have the opportunity to interact and engage with a highly diverse, dedicated, and skilled group of professionals. It is one of the best places to work, to grow your career, skills, and advance your future.

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1. Acts as a mechanic at a water treatment plant, lift station or well site.
2. Performs troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of all types of valves, pumps, and equipment including electric and hydraulic valves, blowers and fans.
3. Installs new or replacement equipment including leveling, adjusting, alignment and wiring.
4. Schedules and performs preventative maintenance such as greasing, oil changes, re-packing or replacing bearings or seals, and chain or gear adjustments.
5. Operates various equipment related to mechanical maintenance such as presses, welders, lathes, milling equipment, grinders, drills, cutting torches and hand and power tools.
6. Operates a boom truck to install or remove plant equipment.
7. Fabricates and welds plant upgrades such as stairs, railings, tank installation, plumbing and piping.
8. May design or redesign plant improvements including process control, electrical, mechanical and plumbing equipment.
9. Purchases and installs new equipment or components to upgrade, modify, or improve existing equipment.
10. May train and provide guidance to Water Services System Technicians; assists in implementing comprehensive training programs for new technicians.
11. Researches and orders materials, maintenance supplies, and new equipment from outside vendors; maintains parts inventory and equipment information.
12. Performs other basic building maintenance such as painting, carpentry, electrical, and plumbing.
13. Operates city vehicles.
14. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

One year of technical training in mechanical or plant maintenance and three years of experience in the maintenance of processing facilities.

Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.

Knowledge of:

• Methods, materials, equipment and practices of mechanical and electrical maintenance and repair
• Water and wastewater treatment processes
• The operation, maintenance and repair of all types of pumps, motors, valves, gear assemblies and bearings
• The operation of control systems (electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electromechanical)
• Welding and mechanical parts fabrication

Ability to:

• Provide guidance and training for plant maintenance staff
• Operate all tools and equipment used in mechanical maintenance
• Read and interpret mechanical or electrical drawings and manufacturer's product information
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Operate city vehicles

Special Requirements:

• A valid Arizona driver's license.
• Must obtain an ADEQ Grade 1 Water or Wastewater System Operator certification within twelve (12) months of hire.
• This position is classified as safety-sensitive which requires candidates to successfully undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to employment. They will be subject to further drug and alcohol testing throughout their period of employment in accordance with the City of Glendale Substance Abuse policy. A post-offer physical assessment is required. The City of Glendale will incur the cost of all required testing.
• Subject to call back after normal hours.

Success Factor Classification Level - Foundational
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This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change. Physical Requirements:
Bending, crawling, climbing, and heavy lifting of equipment is frequently required. Operate heavy equipment as required. Move heavy objects over 50 lbs., work at heights greater than 10 feet. Enters, exits, and operates city vehicles.

Working Conditions: Some exposure to h azardous materials such as chlorine gas, caustic soda, high voltage, and bacteriological hazards. Moving mechanical parts and equipment may present safety hazards.