Plant Mechanic/Senior Plant Mechanic

Job Description:

Plant Mechanic/Senior Plant Mechanic

Description

CITY EQUITY STATEMENT
The City of Westminster welcomes diverse candidates from the broadest base possible. Our goal is to find the best candidate for the job-someone who belongs, not just fits. We value life and professional experiences, recognizing equivalent combinations of knowledge skills and education.

Aligned with our city SPIRIT values, the successful candidate will have a passion and commitment to serving a diverse population of residents and must respect and uphold the principles of justice, equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging.

We encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for this role, even if you believe you have a less traditional background than described we invite you to apply.

POSITION PURPOSE / IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION

The Plant Mechanic position is a skilled, journey-level labor position involving use and operation of light machinery and hand and power tools in the preventive maintenance, moderate to complex repair, and modification of process equipment and water/wastewater plant facilities and related pumping stations. Candidates with a background in construction/maintenance labor trades, with strong skills and experience in pump maintenance and repair, equipment trouble-shooting, and instrumentation and control trouble-shooting are encouraged to apply!It is a mandatory requirement of this position to work overtime and to be on-call as required.When on-call, must be able to respond to work within 60 minutes for emergencies. This is a safety-sensitive position The Plant Mechanic will receive training and instruction to learn the essential functions of a Senior Plant Mechanic.

Starting position and pay for Plant Mechanics is also dependent on the applicant’s maintenance experience and certification, as follows:

• Plant Mechanic: one (1) year of acceptable maintenance experience
• Senior Plant Mechanic: three (3) years of acceptable maintenance experience and Plant Maintenance Technologist Class I certification, or approved equivalent

The full salary range for this position is stated above. The starting range of pay is dependent on qualifications and experience of each individual candidate. The City of Westminster has a Multilingual Stipend Program to encourage, and reward benefited employees who are conversationally fluent in languages other than English. Benefited employees have the opportunity to test their language proficiency skills and qualify for a bi-weekly stipend that will vary based on the employee’s level of proficiency and usage.

ORGANIZATIONAL COMPETENCIES AND CULTURAL VALUES/GENERAL COMPETENCIES

The City's work culture encourages passionate, positive and enthusiastic employees who, along with our City Council and City Manager, are strong supporters of our mission: The City of Westminster provides high-quality core services and fosters resilience in order to promote a safe and thriving community. Westminster is a city of beautiful, safe, well-maintained neighborhoods and destinations with a vibrant, diverse economy, rich and resilient environment and a strong sense of community belonging. Our core values are embodied in our SPIRIT (Service - People - Integrity - Respect - Innovation - Teamwork).

This position supports the goals of the Public Works and Utilities Department, which maintains and enhances the safety and well-being of the community by providing exceptional water and wastewater service and maintaining the city’s extensive network of street infrastructure. The department continuously strives to meet the needs of the community by constantly focusing on customer service, efficient and effective utilization of resources, safety, innovation, and teamwork.

Every employee is accountable to:

• Demonstrate a high level of customer service; encourage others to focus on the customer; foster an environment where customer service is a priority
• Communicate with customers to ensure that, where possible, they are satisfied, and that their needs are being addressed; solicit and evaluate customer feedback
• Act as an ambassador by understanding and fostering the organization's mission and vision
• Exhibit pride in self, the department, the city, and the community; conduct self in a professional manner
• Demonstrate integrity and builds trust through credibility, reliability, commitment, loyalty, and ethical behavior
• Address difficult or contentious issues in a constructive manner
• Support and promote change; demonstrate flexibility, and take calculated risks when appropriate
• Participate in personal growth opportunities, and attend trainings designed to enhance capacity to bring new skills and ideas to the job and the organization
• Work to continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the service or product being delivered
• Demonstrate support for team efforts by accepting new roles and responsibilities, and helping others achieve objectives
• Value diversity; demonstrate an awareness of differences; demonstrate sensitivity, and adapt behaviors and communication to accommodate these differences

GENERAL COMPETENCIES
Citywide - Every employee in this position is accountable to:

• Establish effective interpersonal relationships through honest, open communication and follow-through on commitments
• Recognize personal strengths and weaknesses, and target areas for personal self-development
• Demonstrate initiative in performing job tasks
• Exhibit problem-solving skills leading to sound judgment and quality decisions
• Achieve goals, and handle assigned workload and new assignments effectively; demonstrate an ability to work independently
• Communicate effectively with individuals and groups using clear and concise verbal and written communications
• Demonstrate accountability for work and take ownership in job performance
• Demonstrate concern for the accuracy and quality of work; take steps to correct mistakes and improve the overall product

Job Specific - Every employee in this position must be able to:

• Demonstrate safe operation of equipment, materials, and methods used in general public works maintenance, construction, and repair, especially those related to the Utilities water and wastewater system
• Demonstrate the knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions necessary to conduct safe work around mechanical and electrical equipment, and in enclosed spaces subject to the accumulation of methane gas and hydrogen sulfide and willingness to apply other work safety rules and procedures
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of computer programs including Maintenance Management programs, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, SCADA, computer interface with equipment alarms, and equipment monitoring systems
• Trouble-shoot and facilitate corrective action on pumps, motors, compressors, other process equipment
• Establish and maintain effective written and verbal communication skills, and build positive relationships and rapport with other team members within the work group, the division, the department, and across City employees
• Demonstrate an understanding of the principals involved in the operation of water and sewage pumps, and a basic understanding of electrical meters and controls
• Demonstrate an understanding of how a water and sewer system utility operates
• Analyze situations quickly and objectively, recognizing established precedents and practices, and use resourcefulness in meeting new problems
• Understand and work from sketches, penciled layouts, rough plans, and specifications
• Keep routine records and make reports
• Demonstrate knowledge of Department Policies and Rules and work safety rules and procedures
• Accurately follow verbal and written instructions
• Safely use all tools, vehicles and other equipment, materials, and supplies
• Perform CPR and basic first aid
  
  

JOB SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS

Essential Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Tasks
1. Performs plant maintenance duties including:

• Performs preventative maintenance and condition monitoring on facility equipment
• Performs moderate to complex repairs/rebuilds, and modifies and installs pumps, motors, compressors, and related equipment
• Installing, aligning, grouting, and adjusting new and rebuilt pumps and other equipment
• Demonstrate competency in practices, methods, and tools used in pipe fitting, soldering, millwright general metal fabrication skills including: metal turning lathe, drill presses, metal press, and various methods of welding
• Ability to construct unique solution repairs or new creations from many different materials including wood, plastics, rubber, metals and any other materials needed
• Working under the direction of certified plant electricians, have the ability to learn basic troubleshooting of electrical circuits ranging from 24 volt through three-phase 480 volts
• Cleans lagoons, sedimentation basins,clarifiers, filters, demineralizers, degasifiers, centrifuges, and sludge dryers
• Picks up and delivers parts

2. Schedules vehicle maintenance with the Fleet Division
3. Operates light and heavy construction equipment, including:

• Plow-equipped pickup for snow removal
• High pressure sewer cleaning equipment
• Air compressors
• Power or hand tools
• Confined space equipment
• Closed circuit televising equipment
• Other equipment as required

4. Performs work safely, including:

• Operating City vehicle
• Maintaining safe driving record

5. Must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain a safe driving record
6. Perform maintenance record data entry, work-flow tracking and monitoring, and electronic O&M input within Maintenance Management program
7. Maintain regular and punctual attendance
Other Duties and Responsibilities
1. Will be required to perform maintenance duties from other primary assignment areas, such as snow removal duties
2. May perform cleaning of work area, parts cleaning, painting, and building maintenanceIncumbent is accountable for all duties of this job, and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City’s discretion.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS/PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Education, Experience, Skills, Formal Training, Licenses, and Certifications
Required :

• Graduation from high school or completion of GED
• Minimum of one (1) year of acceptable maintenance experience in a water or wastewater system; acceptable maintenance experience includes basic mechanical equipment operation, lubricating, performing readings, conducting rounds, and performing routine preventative maintenance
• Experience in safe operation of tools, equipment, and light vehicles
• Valid driver’s license with safe driving record
• It is a mandatory requirement of this position to work overtime, take weekend duty and be on call for emergency work or as otherwise required

Preferred :

• Previous experience in repair and maintenance of water and/or wastewater plants
• Welding, Plumbing and any other construction trades certifications or licenses
• General maintenance/trades experience including HVAC, electrical, welding, carpentry, plumbing, fabrication, and related trades
• Plant Maintenance Technologist Class I certification or approved equivalent

Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and skills, may be considered.
Incumbent will progress from Plant Mechanic to Senior Plant Mechanic upon meeting the requirements for each position as follows:

• Plant Mechanic: high school diploma, GED, or equivalent; and one (1) year of acceptable maintenance experience in a water or wastewater system; acceptable maintenance experience includes basic mechanical equipment operation, lubricating, performing readings, conducting rounds, and performing routine preventative maintenance
• Senior Plant Mechanic: high school diploma, GED, or equivalent; three (3) years of acceptable maintenance experience in a water or wastewater system; and Plant Maintenance Technologist Class I certification or approved equivalent, or the ability to obtain certification within 12 months; acceptable maintenance experience includes complex mechanical equipment operation, inspections, trouble-shooting, tearing down equipment, performing repairs, and installing and reinstalling equipment

Experience gained in the Plant Mechanic position with the City counts toward the three (3) year requirement for Senior Plant Mechanic.
Physical Requirements
This position is physical in nature and requires sufficient physical strength and stamina to:

• Frequently stand and walk on uneven terrain
• Frequently crouch/squat, bend/twist and kneel in awkward confined spaces; frequently climb equipment, trenches, and 45-foot ladders through 24-inch-diameter manholes
• Frequent light grasp and reaching; occasional firm grasp and fine motor functions to handle tools and material
• Constant near/far acuity and hearing to safely perform duties and perform office tasks
• Occasional lifting of up to 100 pounds from ground to waist.; occasional lifting of up to 80 pounds from ground to shoulder to move cement bags and equipment, and occasional lifting of 40 pounds overhead; occasional carrying and pushing/pulling of up to 100 pounds

WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed indoors and outdoors with frequent exposure to extreme temperatures. Frequent exposure to noise levels that may cause distractions. May be exposed to confined work areas such as manholes, valve and meter vaults. Work is very physical in nature and requires a great amount of physical exertion in extreme conditions while working in confined spaces.
Required Materials and Equipment
Other activities could include the use of a telephone, scanner, copier, two-way radio, computer, pickups, high-pressure flushers, air compressors, power or hand tools, confined space equipment, and other equipment as required.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Background check including employment references, criminal history, and driving record review
• Drug screen
• Physical
• Must be legally entitled to work in the United States

The City of Westminster, Colorado, is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and aims to have its workforce reflect the community.

The City of Westminster offers a comprehensive benefit package including:

• Health and Dental
• Flexible Spending
• Pension/Retirement Plans
• Term Life Insurance
• Long-term Disability
• Survivor Benefits
• Wellness Program
• Career Development Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Leave program that provides for vacation, holidays, sick leave, major illness, and on the job injury

For a more detailed overview of our General Non Exempt employee benefit package:
Benefit Package

The City of Westminster does not participate in the Social Security system. In lieu of Social Security contributions, the city contributes to a 401(a) defined contribution plan on your behalf.

401(a) Contribution Rates:
Employee Mandatory Contribution: 11.5% of your base pay. Contributions are pre-tax and fully vested.
Employer Contribution: 12% of your base pay.

Employer Contribution Vesting Schedule

• Less than 3 years - 0%
• 3 to 4 years - 60%
• 4 to 5 years - 80%
• Over 5 years - 100%
• For employees age 55 and older, the employer contributions are 100% vested

The City of Westminster provides employees with innovative and practical ways to improve their commute through two key features, EcoPass and Commute Benefits powered by Commutrics. EcoPass provides unlimited trips on RTD's core transit services and Commute Rewards allows you to record your trips and get rewards based on your commute mode.

Closing Date/Time: 11/16/2026 8:30 AM Mountain

Salary:

$64,854.40 - $104,166.40 Annually