Senior Utilities Mechanic ($9,000 Hiring Bonus) - Prospect Lake Clean Water Center

POSITION SUMMARY

Hiring Incentive Bonus Available! The City of Fort Lauderdale is now offering a $9,000 signing bonus to candidates who successfully complete the selection process and are hired as a Senior Utilities Mechanic ( 5 positions currently available ) .

Oversees the installations, maintenance, fabrication, and repair of mechanical equipment employed in the operation of water and wastewater treatment plants, well fields, storm stations, pump stations, small engine shops, motor shops, tanks, and all other divisions of the Utilities Department. Repairs and installs pumps, motors, valves, piping, chemical equipment, conveyers, presses, screens, gear boxes, facility carts and all other facility machinery and equipment and performs preventative maintenance and inspections.

In accordance with Article 24 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and Teamsters Local Union 769, for posting purposes this open-competitive job posting shall be considered as a simultaneous internal and external posting (it is open to both internal City employees and external applicants).

NOTE: This position will report to the Prospect Lake Clean Water Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida: A new state-of-the-art, membrane-based potable water treatment facility, being developed via a 30-year public-private partnership between the City of Fort Lauderdale, IDE Technologies, and Ridgewood Infrastructure. Designed to replace the nearly 70-year-old Fiveash plant, it will draw water from the Biscayne Aquifer and has a capacity of 50 million gallons per day. The plant will combine nanofiltration (treating about 70% of flow) and ion-exchange (the remaining 30%) to deliver clear, high-quality potable water while minimizing raw water losses and energy use.

This position will remain open until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.

• Acts as lead worker in directing the work of crew members, including training, guidance, and counseling.
• Participates in the installation, service, maintenance, and repair of pumps, motors, chlorinators, and other machinery and equipment.
• Inspects all mechanical equipment; evaluates performance; makes recommendations to the assigned supervisor as to maintenance and repair requirements.
• Operates and cares for power tools in maintaining, fabricating, and repairing parts of equipment; operates large mobile equipment such as a boom truck, a forklift, a hoist or a crane, when assigned.
• Reviews equipment manuals and maintenance records to develop work plans.
• Performs welding, acetylene burning, brazing, soldering, minor carpentry, and painting, as assigned.
• Completes and submits reports on work activities.
• Maintains proper working condition of all tools, equipment, and machinery; orders parts, as needed.
• Assists in the preparation of standard operating procedures.
• Procures parts and components as needed.
• Ensures compliance with safety regulations and standard operating procedures.
• Reading drawing specifications and manufacturer's data sheets.
• Troubleshooting problems and making recommendations.
• Works around medium voltage, rotating equipment and various hazardous chemicals.
• May be required to perform "stand-by duty", being available and responding to off-duty emergency call-ins to effect repairs.
• Performs related work as required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS, PREFERENCES & WORK ENVIRONMENT

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Have successfully graduated from a standard high school or trade school or possess a G.E.D. from a recognized institution.Three (3) or more years of experience in mechanical maintenance and repair work. An associate's or higher-level degree from an accredited college or university in a job-related field, may substitute for up to one (1) year of the required experience.A valid State of Florida Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with airbrake endorsement, with an acceptable driving record may be required in certain positions. If claiming Veteran's Preference, candidates must attach a DD214 Member 4 form, and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form ( J-204) to the online application.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Prior work experience in a water or wastewater treatment plant.Prior lead worker experience.
As public servants, employees may be required to work immediately before, during, and/or after an emergency. All employees must be available and able to work assigned shifts as determined by their Department Heads.

PHYSICAL STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The position involves medium physical demands, such as exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. Ability to lift, stoop, bend, crawl, kneel and climb ladders up to 30 feet in performing a variety of job-related tasks. Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

HOW TO APPLY & SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Applicants who qualify will be subject to an extensive selection process and screening program, which may include, but not be limited to evaluation of training and experience; written test; interview; employment record, background check; medical examination; and drug screen. The expected duration of the selection process varies by position.

The City of Fort Lauderdale is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, inclusive employer and a Drug Free Workplace. The City of Fort Lauderdale does not discriminate based on age, citizenship status, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.

Veterans' preference per Florida law. If claiming Veteran's Preference, candidates must attach a DD214 Member 4 form, and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form (J-204) to the online application.



The City of Fort Lauderdale offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance.

Click here for an overview of employment information including our benefits package.

Say "Hello" to the City of Fort Lauderdale and Say "Goodbye" to Your Student Loan!Under the U.S. Department of Education's Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, the remaining balance on your student loan may be forgiven after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time at the City of Fort Lauderdale. Click here for more information or to see if you qualify.

In addition to the competitive benefits package and salary, the City of Fort Lauderdale participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) which offers an investment option and a pension option and requires a 3% contribution from employees. All new City of Fort Lauderdale employees are automatically enrolled in FRS. Click here to view additional information on the Florida Retirement System.

Closing Date/Time: 10/3/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

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