Plant Mechanic

Plant Mechanic

Salary

$27.07 - $34.70 Hourly

Location

Utility Services, Boca Raton, FL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

04740-02

Department

Utility Services

Division

Plant Maintenance 42/09601

Opening Date

11/06/2026

Closing Date

11/20/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

B

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Build Your Future with the City of Boca Raton!

At the City of Boca Raton, a career in public service is more than a job - it's your chance to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant and sustainable coastal community. Driven by our core values of Fairness, Integrity, Respect, Service, and Trust, we are committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel appreciated, inspired, and supported.

Why Boca Raton?

As the second largest city in Palm Beach County, the City of Boca Raton offers robust benefits to their employees:

• Health Insurance Benefits: No-cost employee Medical, Dental & Vision plans
• Generous Paid Time Off: 12 paid holidays + vacation, sick, and 3 floating holidays
• Continuous Service Benefit: Paid out annually after 5 years of service
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible work schedule
• Retirement Plans: Two pension/retirement options to choose from

Whether youre starting out or looking to take your public service career to the next level, the City of Boca Raton offers the tools, resources, and culture to help you succeed.

Apply now and join the city that's building careers and shaping a stronger tomorrow!

General Statement of the Job:

The Plant Mechanic is responsible for performing skilled mechanical maintenance, repair, installation, and inspection of equipment used in the operation of water and wastewater treatment facilities and pumping stations. This position ensures the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of pumps, motors, compressors, conveyors, valves, engines, and other mechanical systems through preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities.

The Plant Mechanic is expected to troubleshoot equipment failures, perform routine and emergency repairs, and conduct inspections to maintain operational reliability and minimize equipment downtime. This role requires the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment while prioritizing maintenance activities to support continuous plant operations.

The Plant Mechanic is also responsible for maintaining accurate maintenance records, following manufacturer recommendations and City standards, and complying with all applicable safety and regulatory requirements.

Essential Functions

• Performs routine preventive maintenance work on water and wastewater systems such as pumps, motors, compressors, engines, and conveyors following suggested manufacturer and City benchmark standards
• Installs and/or makes major repairs to plumbing systems, pumps, valves, motors, controls, gearboxes, conveyors, and compressors
• Troubleshoots and performs repairs on gas, sludge and chemical pumping systems and related equipment used in plant operations
• Checks wells for proper operation; checks fluid levels of wells; records flowmeter readings
• Checks and tests pumps, motors, conveyors, compressors, and valves; monitors and replaces belts, hoses, pipe connections, lubricants
• Performs predictive tests: infrared, temperature, vibration and laser alignment inspections on equipment used in water and wastewater operations
• Maintains and repairs chlorine generating equipment including ammoniators
• Maintains and repairs lime slaker system
• Repairs and rebuilds sludge pumps; water pumps, chemical and gas pumps
• Replaces bearings, shafts, sleeves, seals, and repair other mechanical parts
• Field tests pumps, motors, blowers and gearboxes for functionality, efficiency and completeness of repairs
• Completes preventive maintenance logs on Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Performs related tasks as required

RELATED TASKS:

• Inspects tanks, pumping equipment, conveyors, wells and building support systems to ensure compliance with statutory and safety requirements
• Conducts emergency and routine repairs at various onsite and offsite pumping facilities

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Standard practices, methods, tools, and materials of the mechanical trades
• Carpentry, masonry, and building maintenance work and related mechanical trades operations
• The occupational hazards connected with general maintenance operations and ability to observe and enforce appropriate safety precautions
• General office practices and procedure

Skilled in:

• The use and care of bench and hand tools, machines, and equipment of the mechanical trades
• The use of Microsoft Office Suite products to include Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Troubleshooting and mechanical diagnostics
• Reading comprehension - both of routine communications as well as technical manuals, diagrams, or other work-related documents

Ability to:

• Should be able to use a shovel, sledgehammer, and air hammer
• Work a flexible work schedule that includes weekdays, weekends and evenings as needed
• Establish and maintain effective and positive relations with City officials, associates, consultants, and the general public
• Perform essential functions and related tasks while using best judgement and application of necessary safety precautions
• Perform manual work over extended periods of time
• Use hand and power tools applicable to trade
• Exercise time management and proficient with estimating time required to complete tasks

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED equivalency or any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school
• Four (4) years of experience in maintenance work involving plumbing and mechanical repairs, troubleshooting, and equipment installations including:
• Two (2) years of experience in preventative maintenance of mechanical systems in an industrial or manufacturing plant or a water/wastewater treatment facility
• State of Florida Class 'E' drivers license

POST OFFER PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING REQUIREMENTS:

Final offer and employment are contingent upon successful completion of the following post-offer, pre-employment screening items:

• Criminal Background Check
• Employment Verification
• Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) Check
• Physical
• Drug and Alcohol Screen

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Abstained from the use of cigarettes, cigars, and other tobacco products for at least one year prior to their date of hire and shall abstain from the use of tobacco products at all times during the period of their employment with the City while both on and off duty.

The City of Boca Raton is an Equal Opportunity, Inclusive, Veteran-Friendly Employer and Drug-Free Workplace.

The City is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.

Veterans' Preference: The City proudly supports veterans and provides employment preference to eligible veterans and other individuals as required by Florida law. Applicants eligible for Veterans' Preference are encouraged to indicate their eligibility and provide the required documentation during the application process.

CITY OF BOCA RATON - BENEFITS SUMMARY

SEIU Employees

ANNUAL LEAVE: Shall accrue prior to an employee attaining permanent status in the classified service and may be used after six (6) months of employment at the sole discretion of the Department Head, but it shall not be paid out upon resignation or termination unless the employee has attained permanent status (one full year). The maximum accrual is 360 hours.

0 to 5 full years 8 hours per month

5 to 10 full years 10 hours per month

10 to 15 full years 12 hours per month

15 years and over 14 hours per month

CASH OUT OF ANNUAL LEAVE: Employees who have attained permanent status shall be permitted to cash out up to forty (40) hours of accrued and unused Annual Leave, either in a single lump sum payment or two or more partial payments, each fiscal year., each fiscal year.

SICK LEAVE: 8 hours per month. Any hours in excess of 960 will be paid off annually at 50%. Upon retirement, employees with a minimum of 5 years continuous service will receive 50% of sick leave balance. Termination for reasons other than retirement shall be entitled to payment for accrued, but unused sick leave, as follows:

Continuous years of service Percentage

Less than 2 full years 0%

2 to 5 full years 10%

5 to 10 full years 20%

10 full years or more 30%

Retirement (normal, early or disability) 50%

HEALTH INSURANCE (Premiums): Employee Medical (Base Plan) - Paid 100% by City. Employee contributions are required for the buy up employee coverage plans. Employee contributions are required for Employee Dental and Vision Plans, as well as Dependent(s) Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans.

CONTINUOUS SERVICE BENEFIT: Continuous Service is determined on December 1st of each year. Payment is issued during the month of December based upon years of service as follows:

5 to 10 full years $600 annually

10 to 15 full years $800 annually

15 full years and over $1,000 annually

RETIREMENT PLANS: The two pension/retirement options are listed below:

• The option to enroll in a Defined Contribution Retirement Plan. The Defined Contribution Plan will not require a mandatory contribution on your part. The City will contribute seven (7%) percent of your annual base wages to this plan. The vesting period for this plan shall be one (1) year from your date of hire in the classified service, which coincides with your one-year probationary period.
• An option to enroll in a Defined Benefit Plan option available to you that will have a ten (10) year vesting period with a multiplier of 2.00% at normal retirement and a mandatory seven and three-quarters (7.75%) percent contribution.
• The two (2) options will be fully explained to you prior to your selection.

Optional: 457 Deferred Compensation Savings Plan is available.

HOLIDAYS: 15 per year: 12 recognized holidays and 3 floating holidays which are allocated for the fiscal year starting October 1, to all 8 hour per day employees. Employees hired between October 1 and March 31 shall receive 3 floating holidays. Employees hired between April 1 and September 30 shall receive 1 floating holiday. Non-task employees working 10-hour days receive 10, 10-hour paid holidays but do not receive floating holidays.

FUNERAL LEAVE: Up to 3 workdays - In State Up to 5 workdays - Out of State

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: A performance review(s) is given to new hires during the first year of employment and an annual review on their anniversary date. Every employee is evaluated on their anniversary date. The current ratings are: Requires Improvement, Meets Expectations, Exceeds Expectations, and Significantly Exceeds Expectations.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: Full-time employees are eligible for tuition reimbursement as outlined in the City's Tuition Reimbursement Policy which is available in Human Resources and subject to the availability of departmental funds.

MILITARY LEAVE: Members in military reserve units who attend annual training are entitled to paid leave not to exceed 30 days each calendar year.

EAP: Employees, spouses, and eligible dependents have access to five (5) face-to-face sessions with a counselor through Cignas Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Services include assistance with legal, financial, parenting, elder care, pet care, and identity theft.

01

Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

• Yes
• No

02

What is the highest level of education you have completed? NOTE: You must attach proof (diploma or degree or transcripts) of highest education completed with your application. Failure to do so may result in your application being marked as incomplete and removed from consideration.

• Less than High School
• High School Diploma or GED
• Trade or Vocational School
• Associates Degree or 60 credits of college courses
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree

03

What area of study is your education?

04

How many years of experience do you have in maintenance work involving plumbing and mechanical repair, troubleshooting and equipment installations.

• No previous experience.
• Less than 3 years of experience.
• 3 but less than 4 years of experience.
• 4 but less than 5 years of experience.
• 5 years of experience or more.

05

How many years of experience do you have in the preventive maintenance of mechanical systems in an industrial or manufacturing plant or a water/wastewater treatment facility?

• No previous experience.
• Less than 2 years of experience.
• 2 but less than 3 years of experience.
• 3 but less than 4 years of experience.
• 4 years or more

06

Please briefly describe any work experience you have in maintenance work involving plumbing and mechanical repairs, troubleshooting, and equipment installations, including experience with preventative maintenance in mechanical systems in an industrial or manufacturing plant or a water/wastewater treatment facility. This experience must be clearly listed on your application work history. NOTE: "See Resume" will not be considered as a valid response. If you have no previous experience, please state "N/A"

07

Have you used tobacco products (including cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco, chewing tobacco, and snuff) or electronic cigarettes (according to the CDC electronic cigarette is defined as "e-cigs," "e-hookahs," "mods," "vape pens," "vapes," "vaping", "tank systems," and "electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS)" within the last 12 months from the date of application?

• Yes, I have used tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes in the last 12 months from the date of application.
• No, I have not used tobacco products or e-cigarettes in the last 12 months from the date of application.

08

Do you possess a valid State of Florida Class "E" drivers license with no more than six (6) points in the last three (3) years prior to employment?

• Yes, I have a valid Florida drivers license.
• No, I do not have a Florida drivers license but can obtain within thirty (30) days of hire.
• No, I do not have a Florida drivers license and cannot obtain within thirty (30) days of hire.

Required Question

Employer City of Boca Raton

Address 201 W. Palmetto Park Road

Boca Raton, Florida, 33432

Phone 561-393-7805

Website http://www.myboca.us