Utility Maintenance Mechanic II - W&L

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Posting Number
4269P

Position Title
Utility Maintenance Mechanic II - W&L

Department
Utilities

Job Code
02425

FLSA Status
Non-Exempt

Union Code/Affiliation
W&L Association

Division
WATER PRODUCTION

Job Description Summary

The purpose of this job is to perform skilled maintenance and repair of the city water treatment plant. Uses a variety of heavy equipment and power tools. Troubleshoots and diagnoses mechanical defects and repairs equipment in safe and efficient manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities - The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description

• Maintains and repairs plant facilities and equipment.

• Trains coworkers on repair and maintenance tasks.

• Diagnoses mechanical defects and repairs devices.

• Operates power tools and heavy equipment in plant maintenance and repair activities.

• Performs electrical and plumbing work including replacing fixtures, switches, receptacles, wiring, faucets, valves, and lines.

• Assists in upgrading of plant equipment.

• Works with supervisor or lead mechanic to order parts and materials.

• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• No supervisory authority. Work does require providing guidance and training to others.

Human Collaboration and Job Impact - This area describes the personal interaction with others outside direct reporting relationships as well as the impact the job has on organization, the department or unit objectives, the output of services, or employee or public satisfaction

• Work requires regular interaction involving exchange and receipt of information.

• Interactions have limited impact on the organization in terms of time, money, or public/employee relations.

Fiscal Responsibility

• Position has no fiscal responsibility.

Education and Experience - An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent.

• Three years of experience in mechanical maintenance and repair.

Licenses or Certifications

• Valid driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities which may be representative, but not all-inclusive of those commonly associated with this position

Knowledge of:

• Standard practices, methods, materials, tools, and equipment of building trades.

• Safety standards and precautions pertaining to plant maintenance and repair work.

• Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems.

Skill in:

• Conducting electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and plumbing repair and maintenance.

• Estimating time and materials needed to complete jobs.

• Developing and maintaining effective working relationships.

• Operating tools and equipment in a safe manner.

• Communicating verbally and in writing to meet the needs of the audience.

• Applying active listening and asking questions for understanding

Ability to:

• Recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.

• Work from blueprints, plans, and sketches.

• Follow oral and written instructions.

• Focus on tasks.

• Work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

• Ability to work on-call and respond at all hours of the day/night.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Positions assigned to work on-call are required to maintain a telephone and permanent residence within 50 road miles of City Hall, 701 E. Broadway, Columbia, MO, within 90 days of hire.

Work Environment - Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job

Work Environment:

• Office or similar indoor environment - Sometimes
• Outdoor environment - Sometimes
• Confined space - Sometimes
• Vehicle - Frequently/Often
• Warehouse environment - Sometimes
• Shop environment - Sometimes
• Heights - Sometimes

Exposures:

• Extreme cold (below 32 degrees) - Sometimes
• Extreme heat ( above 100 degrees) - Sometimes
• Communicable diseases - Sometimes
• Moving mechanical parts - Frequently/Often
• Fumes or airborne particles - Frequently/Often
• Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances - Frequently/Often
• Loud noises (85 decibels) - Frequently/Often

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 essential functions.

• This position involves frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards and majority of work is performed outside or with exposure to risk.

• Incumbents may be required to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

• Incumbents required to feel attributes of objects, grasp, push, stand, walk, drive, reach with hands/arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb/balance, operate mechanical equipment, and move up and down from/to sitting position on the floor.

• Incumbents may be required to wear a respirator and/or self -contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).

Hours/Days

HOURS: Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Starting Salary
$23.26/hr-$25.94/hr; commensurate with training and experience

Pay Grade
107

Number of Positions Available
1

Deadline to Apply
08/18/2026

Open Until Filled
No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Positions assigned to work on-call are required to maintain a telephone and permanent residence within 50 road miles of City Hall, 701 E. Broadway, Columbia, MO, within 90 days of hire.

Notice to Applicants

Individuals needing accommodation to apply may call 573.874.CITY (2489)

TTY: 711 (MO RELAY)

THE CITY OF COLUMBIA IS A MERIT, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: MALE / FEMALE

THE CITY OF COLUMBIA REQUIRES PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING

The City of Columbia participates in the federal E-Verify work authorization program

Salary : $23 - $26