About this role
This job will be accepting job applications until the position is filled. Annual Salary: $61,152.00 - $65,032.50 Hourly: $31.36 - $33.35 Department: General Government, Maintenance & Trades Division: Plumbing FLSA: Non-Exempt Job Description: This position is responsible for performing maintenance, repairs, and installations of various pump systems and fountains throughout City-owned facilities while ensuring proper chemical treatment and operational efficiency.
Examples of Duties:
• Perform preventative maintenance on lift stations, irrigation pumps, pool pumps, and sump pumps. • Clean fountains and maintain proper chemical levels. • Replace and repair malfunctioning pumps and related equipment. • Lead maintenance crews at worksites to ensure safe and efficient work performance. • Receive, prioritize, and distribute work orders according to division procedures. • Estimate project materials from blueprints and purchase necessary supplies. • Maintain detailed records of all work performed. • Work extended hours during equipment and building shutdowns. • Additional duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications:
• Associate degree or high school diploma or equivalent with 3-6 years of experience • Experience in pump maintenance and repair • Experience with swimming pool and fountain systems • Experience reading blueprints and technical documentation • Experience with chemical treatment systems • Leadership experience preferred • Valid driver's license • Certified Master Tradesman • Confined Space Training certification required within 6 months of hire • Respiratory Training certification required within 6 months of hire • Swimming Pool / Spa certification required within 6 months of hire
Other Necessary Requirements:
• In the event of major storms or other emergency situations, this position may be subject to 24-hour shifts or any other emergency schedule that is necessary to meet the City’s needs. • May require evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled
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