Position Title: Senior Pumps Maintenance Tech Job Description: Performs journey-level skills in the configuration, installation, maintenance, repair, and replacement of pumps used in Salt Lake City's water treatment plants and throughout the water distribution system. There are 26 wells in the system, and pumps number more than 250, varying widely in age and type, and ranging in size from one horsepower to 600 horsepower. The pumps are critical in maintaining system sustainability, water pressure and fireflows. They are also critical in preventing water loss and contamination to the water system. Reports to Field Supervisor. Lead person assignments are required of this position. Position Salary Range: + $24.11 - $31.75 This position is eligible for full city benefits, including: + Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city) + Dental, Vision and Life Insurance + Paid vacation and personal leave + Six weeks of paid parental leave from day 1 of employment + Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k) + A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) + Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually + Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services Key Responsibilities: + Serves as a lead person of a two-person specialized crew. Plans and implements new installations of pumps and peripheral equipment, including piping, carpentry and cement work where accurate pump alignment is crucial to the safe, efficient, and continuous operation of the City’s booster pumps and wells. Prepares schematics, requests purchase of pumps and equipment, coordinates with Engineering Division, and schedules assistance from electricians and other workers. + Determines the need, frequency and schedule of pump and peripheral equipment maintenance. Performs maintenance and other services, without suspension, according to plant operations, maintenance schedules, work orders, emergency needs, and availability of parts and supplies. May work alone or as part of a group. Reads and interprets blueprints and performance charts, gauges, control panels and graphs. Assists in the scheduling of all general maintenance related to aspects of system linked by pumps including regulators, valving, etc. + Performs and instructs others on preventive maintenance, and specialized maintenance and repairs on all pumps within the distribution and treatment system. Consults with and coordinates with vendors concerning the purchase price and repair of pumps and parts. Reviews and approves estimates of work to be done by vendors. Serves as site inspector for contractors doing well pump installations. Assists electricians on general tasks. Performs machine shop, welding and general plumbing work, and maintenance and repair work on heating and air conditioning systems, boilers, sandblaster, air compressors and all overhead and jib cranes. + Uses hand and power tools, oxy-acetylene torch and arc welder, lathes and drill press. Operates overhead crane, mobile cranes 2 ton to 22 ton and other lifting equipment. Periodically makes own tools. + Assists with major projects and completes pre-assigned work orders with responsibility for accounting of time and materials. Prepares and keeps records on nature and type of repairs made on pumps, including pump nomenclature, vendors involved, costs, preventive maintenance completed, pumping levels, and time and service for pumps. + May review engineering designs and specifications for new lift stations and assist in preparing specifications and reviewing bids for pumps maintenance materials. Periodically performs maintenance on pumps at lift stations. + Performs other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: + Four years post-high school technical training in pumps or millwright trade, plus four years' related experience. Technical training and experience may be substituted one for the other on a year-for-year basis. Possession of a journey-level license as a machinist, pumps mechanic or millwright from a recognized trade association or craft union may be substituted for the above requirement provided skill level can be certified to standards established by Salt Lake City. Copies of any license must be provided at the time of application). + Ability to supervise as lead worker; read and interpret blueprints, circuit diagrams and various manuals and maintenance schedules; use hand and power tools for repair of machinery. Use of and ability to maintain laser alignment equipment. Ability to align pump, gear case and paddle wheels to within .003 of an inch. + Basic background in mechanical engineering and drafting, hydraulics and pneumatics, chlorinator maintenance, packing schools, welding, laser alignment schools, general millwright, and machine shop experience. + Possession of a valid Class A CDL Driver's License for vehicles assigned. Desired Qualifications: + Three years' experience in packing pumps, installing mechanical seals and bearings, pipefitting, maintaining valves of all sizes, carpentry, rigging, electricity, welding, and computer laser alignment equipment Knowledge of open and closed impellers, vertical turbine pump start-up trust and proper impeller adjustment. WORKING CONDITIONS: + Continuous pushing, pulling, or lifting heavy weights. Continuously difficult working conditions. Risk of bodily injury relatively great and could occur. Subject to year-round outside weather conditions and occupational hazards, including noise, heat, cold, cramped quarters, dust, confined space hazards, dampness, heights, and chlorine. + May be subject to on-call status on a round-the-clock basis. + Intermittent stress as a result of human behavior. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. POSITION TYPE Full-Time POSITION SALARY RANGE $24.11 - $31.75 DEPARTMENT Public Utilities Full Time/Part Time: Full time Scheduled Hours: 40 Need help applying? Please call our Recruitment team at 801-535-6699 or email careers@slc.gov . BENEFITSFull-Time roles with Salt Lake City Corp are eligible for a generous, robust benefits package including: + Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city) + HSA or Flex Account (HSA – City contributes $1,000 - $2,000 annually into account, no match required) + Dental, Vision and Life Insurance + City-paid retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k) + A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) + Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually + Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services + Wellness clinic for employees and their families Paid Time Off + 12 vacation days to start + 12 paid holidays & 1 personal holiday + Up to 80 hours of personal leave annually + 6 weeks of paid parental leave to all new parents + Additional time off credit possible for rehires or new hires coming from another public jurisdiction VETERAN EMPLOYER: Salt Lake City is proud to be a partner of the Utah Patriot Program, providing employment opportunities for Veterans, Military and spouses. We are also a proud National Service Partner. ABOUT SALT LAKE CITY CORP Our Salt Lake City family serves a population of over 200,000. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the City is committed to providing resources, access, and opportunity to all and continue to recruit and retain talented people from all backgrounds. Our employees make a real difference with the work they do every day and are actively shaping our beautiful City's future. We aspire to shape a better community and workplace, and as such, we are committed to pay equity. We are proud to have achieved gender pay equity as a leader in the Utah community by creating a workplace where there is equal opportunity for all. The City is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Salt Lake City will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 801-535-7900.