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Station Mechanic - Mechanical, prov.

Description of Duties

This is a technical mechanical position responsible for the installation, troubleshooting, repair, modification and redesign of mechanical process equipment in a wastewater treatment plant and wastewater collection systems as well as the proper maintenance and upkeep of buildings and facilities mechanical equipment.  Work is performed in accordance with department and industrial standards.  The employee must respond to emergencies, work under a variety of schedules and conditions including all types of weather and various heights and spaces (such as cramped spaces), and move items weighing up to approximately eighty (80) pounds. The employee reports directly to, and works under the general  supervision of a Senior Station Mechanic-Mechanical, Principal Station Mechanic-Mechanical or other higher level staff member.  The employee acts as a lead (working) supervisor of crews in the field.  Does related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma; plus EITHER: 

(A)  Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate's degree in Mechanical Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology or a closely related field plus one (1) year paid full‑time or its part‑time equivalent experience either performing maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment at a one-hundred (100) million gallons per day (MGD) or higher wastewater treatment system, or performing work in a skilled mechanical trade such as pipefitting, welding, machining, machine building, sheet metal work, and ironwork; OR,

(B)  Three (3) years paid full-time or its part-time equivalent experience as defined in (A) above; OR,

(C) An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B) above.

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