Mechanic I - Spotsylvania - Spotsylvania County- VA

Description

Salary: $49, $91,702.91 Annually
Location : Spotsylvania, VA
Job Type: Regular Full-Time (Non-Exempt)
Job Number: 02705
Department: Utilities
Division: Engineering Operations
Opening Date: 02/09/2026
Closing Date: 3/2/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Spotsylvania County is committed to maintaining a drug free workplace. Employees are prohibited from manufacturing, distributing, possessing or using controlled substances such as marijuana. A positive drug test result, confirmed use or impairment can be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination in accordance with our personnel policies.
A positive pre-employment drug test will also disqualify a candidate for hire.
General Statement of Job
Under general supervision, performs skilled maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment for all Utilities/Public Works facilities including water treatment, wastewater treatment, compost, sanitary sewer pump stations and water booster stations. Work involves installing, maintaining, and repairing pumps, motors, valves and other associated mechanical equipment. Employee is also responsible for documenting work responsibilities, repairs, and inspections in the County's computerized maintenance management system, CityWorks. Employee must exercise some independent judgment in completing assigned tasks. Reports to Manager, Plant Maintenance.
This position is essential. Personnel occupying this position may be scheduled to work irrespective of weather conditions and/or when general County offices are closed.
Special Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists with the inspection, installation, maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment including, but not limited to, pumps, generators, small engines, compressors, blowers and electrical motors.
• Assists with the installation, repair and or replacement of such parts to include, but not limited to, valves, bars, shafts, bearings and sleeves.
• Assists with inspections, maintenance, diagnosis and operational testing of mechanical systems to include, but not limited to, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems.
• Assists with welding, fabricating and other mechanical activities essential to equipment maintenance.
• Assists with the repair and maintenance of small engines.
• Assists with general landscaping duties to include, but not limited to, mowing grass, and trimming or removal of trees.
• Assists in conducting vehicle, material, and equipment inventory.
• Operates variety of power tools and machinery necessary to complete mechanical work.
• Performs tasks in a safe manner, in compliance with safety regulations and County standards.
• Responds to after-hour emergency calls and performs on-call maintenance duties.
• Maintains detailed work records, files and reports through CityWorks.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Training & Experience
High School Diploma or equivalent and one (1) year of experience in mechanical maintenance and repair work; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.
Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Must obtain Forklift Certification within one (1) year of hire.
Must conform to OSHA regulations that may require removal of some facial hair.
Must obtain OSHA 10 Hour certification within one (1) week of hire.
Additional safety training includes:
Arc Flash - NFPA 70E Arc Flash - NFPA 70E
Aerial lift / Bucket Truck / Scissors Lift
Asbestos Awareness
Bloodborne Pathogens
Compressed Gas Safety
Chain Saw Safety
Confined Space
CPR / First Aid / Bleeding Control
Service Truck Crane
Electrical Contact Release
Electrical Safety
Emergency Action Plan
Fall Prevention
Fall Protection
Fire Extinguishers / Prevention
Flammable Liquids
Hand and power tool Safety
Hazard Communication / GHS
Hearing Conservation
Heat Awareness
Ladder Safety
Lock Out / Tag Out
Machine Guarding
Mechanical Press
Personal Protective Equipment
Portable Grinders
Respirable Silica
Respirator Use - Voluntary
Spill Training / Hazmat / OSHA II First Responder Operations Level
Tree Trimming
Walking / Working Surfaces
Trenching and Excavation
Welding / Cutting / Brazing
Arc Welding and Cutting
Special Requirements

• Knowledge of the principles of electrical and mechanical maintenance as applicable to wastewater treatment, water treatment, and sanitary sewer pump stations.
• Knowledge of the common practices, tools methods and techniques used in electrical and mechanical maintenance, installation and repair.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and proper safety precautions involved in water and wastewater treatment operations, collection, and distribution.
• Knowledge of the principles of the operation of pumps, motors and related treatment plant and collection system equipment.
• Skill in the use and care of common tools and equipment employed in the electrical and mechanical maintenance and installation, carpentry and plumbing trades.
• Ability to perform basic computer operations and input detailed data into computerized maintenance management system.
• Ability to read and interpret blue prints, drawings and equipment operation and maintenance manuals.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Ability to operate machinery used in mechanical and electrical maintenance.
• Ability to detect and repair malfunctions in mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to prepare and maintains simple records.
• Ability to perform physical labor for extended periods of time, possible under arduous conditions.
• Ability to effectively express ideas orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.
• Ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural or compositional characteristics (whether similar or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.
• Ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes receiving instructions assignments or directions from supervisor.
• Ability to prepare work orders, purchase requests, etc., using prescribed formats.
• Ability to speak with poise, voice control and confidence.
• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagrammatic form; and to deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of technical or professional languages including mechanical and electrical terminology.
• Ability to utilize mathematical formulas; to add and subtract; multiply and divide; utilize decimals and percentages.
• Ability to communicate respectfully and professionally. Must be adaptable to performing under stress when confronted with emergency situations.

The following programs offered by Spotsylvania County provide our employees with benefits that promote employee health, well-being and financial stability, now and in the future. The County's variety of comprehensive and competitive benefit programs* include:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Life Insurance
Opt-Out Program
Paid Holidays
Paid Leave
Sick Leave Bank
Supplemental Insurance Plans
Tuition Assistance Program
Retirement Plan
Deferred Compensation - 457 Plans