Water Treatment Plant Mechanic

We Are Seeking

Water Treatment Plant Mechanics are tasked with the maintenance and repair of water treatment plant related electric motors, pumps, valves, chemical feed systems, chemical mixers, and other related equipment. This requires working closely with other mechanics, instrumentation technicians, plant operators and other personnel, as well as working independently, ensuring the operating continuity of the Town's water treatment plants. Our current vacancy is at our San Tan Water Treatment plant. This position report directly to the Water Treatment Plant Supervisor at the San Tan Vista Water Treatment Plant.

Ideal candidates will be experienced with water treatment plant mechanical maintenance and repair. Also important are attention to detail, strong "repair or replace" decision making skills, and a creative approach to problem solving. Desirable personal characteristics include the ability to work well independently and within a team environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance of water treatment plant equipment.

• Troubleshoot equipment to determine the length of downtime to allow temporary solutions during repairs.

• Fabricating critical process components to evaluate the choice of material for compatibility.

• Repair mechanical failures affecting the water treatment plant process while considering the cost of repair versus replacement.

• Repair plumbing and piping which affects the water treatment system in a timely manner.

• Staying current on up-to-date technology for efficiency.

• Support operational staff by satisfying water production needs and meeting plant operational capacity, supplementing process change for desired outcomes.

• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Of

• Mechanical aptitude, knowledge and skills that are testable through certifying agencies.

• Knowledge of the function of how the water treatment plant operates.

• Understanding of electrical hazards and safe working practices in an industrial environment including the appropriate safety issues including lock out, tag out and the chemicals used in the process and what is directly related to public health.

• Knowledge of plumbing materials, such as copper, PVC, stainless steel, ductile iron, carbon steel, aluminum, brass, and concrete pipe.

• Understanding of various pump types, systems, and motors, to include but not limited to water pumps, vertical turbine pumps, split case centrifugal pumps, lobe pumps, submersible pumps and chemical feed pumps, positive displacement pumps, hose pumps, peristaltic pumps, and diaphragm pumps.

• Knowledge of plumbing and the proper choice of compatible material required for the repair or replacement associated with each pump type.

Skills In

• Safe operation of cranes and rigging, certified annually and honed through on-the-job use.

• Capability to make quality judgement on what equipment is needed and possesses the ability to fix or replace the equipment.

• Proficient computer skills for data entry and record keeping.

• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.

• Competence to organize information and ability to follow written instructions.

• Display a high degree of professionalism and contributes to the credibility of the team.

• Prioritization of workload and adjusting as needed.

• Provide common sense solutions to complex issues.

• Possess ability to build positive working relationships with all levels in the organization.

The first review of applications will take place on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, then every other Wednesday while the posting is open with a final review after the posting closes on Wednesday, July 10, 2024.

About You

You are someone who effectively exceeds customer needs by building productive relationships and taking responsibility for customer satisfaction and loyalty. You actively participate as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals and produce quality outcomes. You are committed to our safety philosophy, and you take great pride in proactively managing time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently while accomplishing objectives and achieving goals beyond what is required.

At Team Gilbert, we hire innovative, forward-thinking problem-solvers who love what they do! In addition to possessing the ability to live out our core and functional values daily, candidates must possess the following requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED

• 1 year or more of technical training beyond high school in water treatment.

• 3 years of experience in water treatment and mechanical maintenance.

• 1 year in fabricating and industrial plumbing.

• Must be able to obtain an ADEQ Grade I Water Treatment Certification and an ADEQ Grade I Water Distribution Certification within one (1) year of hire.

• Valid Arizona Driver's License

This position is an At-Will position and is FLSA Non-Exempt - eligible for overtime compensation.

We Are Team Gilbert

Gilbert is on a mission to be the City of the Future. We choose to "Anticipate. Create. Help people." With over 100 years of history and growth, our focus is on keeping the thriving community that Gilbert is today well into the future. Gilbert has been named among the top 100 Healthiest Employers, the Most Prosperous City in the Country, Best Place to Live, Work and Play, Arizona's Most Admired Companies to Work For,and more.

We hire people who share our aspiration to be driven, kind, bold, and humble. Join Team Gilbert, and help us shape a new tomorrow, today:https://youtu.be/ftB0lKDltvc

Up For the Challenge

In addition to a competitive salary, Gilbert offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes self-funded medical and dental plans, life insurance, disability, pension, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, babies at work, and more.

Join Team Gilbert and make an income while making an impact! If you are looking for an opportunity to make a visible contribution to our community and get excited about doing interesting work that matters, then why not click that "Apply" button at the top there? We can't think of a better place to put your talents to work.

Let's get this adventure started!

Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.