Plant Mechanic I - Jupiter, United States - Loxahatchee River District

Description

Job Description

Job Description

Summary Statement: This position performs entry to semi-skilled crafts and trades in maintaining and making simple repairs to District grounds, buildings, waste- water treatment plant and other facilities. The work is performed under routine supervision. The waste- water facility is a 24 hour a day, 365 days a year operation and personnel in this classification will be subject to work on a shift basis, work weekends, holidays, and emergency situations.

Key Responsibilities: The Plant Mechanic I:

• · Performs various manual labor assigned tasks
• · Repairs and maintains buildings, wells, and plant
• · Operates backhoe, front end loader, grading tractor, crane truck, forklift and moving equipment
• · May weld, braze, solder or use cutting torches.
• · Assumes responsibility for assigned inventory of equipment and supplies.
• · Must utilize safety equipment provided by the District, follow all safety rules and use good judgement in performing job tasks.
• · Assist higher level employees in accomplishing more advanced or skilled trade's projects.
• · Assists skilled workers in carpentry, painting, plumbing, building, rebuilding and repairing treatment plant.
• · Loads and unloads heavy materials from trucks and other equipment
• · Manages labor finders to assure correct job is being performed and completed
• · Performs manual cleaning or preventative equipment is functional and operating properly.
• · Provides assistance to Electricians, Treatment Plant operators and Plant Maintenance.
• · Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Two years of experience in the mechanical repair and maintenance of industrial and mechanical equipment
• Or a combination of trade school/ education and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities (May be substituted one for the other on a year to year basis).
• Must obtain Florida DEP Class "C" Waste-water license within 24 months of hire
• Possess a valid and clear Florida Drivers license and acquire a valid Florida "B" CDL Driver's License within the first year of hire
• Pass a pre-employment physical and drug screening.

Company DescriptionThe Loxahatchee River District, an independent special district of the State of Florida, is dedicated to the protection, preservation and restoration of the Loxahatchee River, one of two federal Wild & Scenic Rivers in Florida.

We are a drug-free workplace.
Veterans/ Disability

Company Description

The Loxahatchee River District, an independent special district of the State of Florida, is dedicated to the protection, preservation and restoration of the Loxahatchee River, one of two federal Wild & Scenic Rivers in Florida. \r
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We are a drug-free workplace.\r
Veterans/ Disability