Plant Mechanic

Salary : $1,852.80 - $2,802.40 Biweekly Location : Fort Myers, FL Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 26-1463 Department: Wastewater Treatment - Central Opening Date: 02/25/2026 Closing Date: Continuous FLSA: Non-Exempt Description The City of Fort Myers strives to be an employer of choice and most of our employees turn jobs into long term careers. The salary shown in the job description is the full range for this position from entry to later career. NEW EMPLOYEES ARE HIRED AT, OR NEAR THE ENTRY POINT SHOWN, DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE.FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Safety Sensitive: YES Level II Screening: NO Under the general direction of the designated supervisor, will perform responsible mechanical work involving the installation, maintenance and repair of equipment, machinery, and fixtures or other mechanical components at the water treatment facility. This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Responsibilities and Reporting During an Emergency Situation: Essential Employees may be required to work during a declared emergency. Depending on the nature of the emergency, this may require working around the clock for several days on short notice. Non Essential Employees will not be required to work during a declared emergency. The employee's Department Head will determine when the employee will be required to work. Duties/Responsibilities Will perform daily inspection and preventative maintenance on pumps, motors, gearboxes, and other industrial equipment throughout the treatment facilities. Will diagnose and repair operating deficiencies related to pumps, motors, gearboxes, and other industrial equipment throughout the treatment facilities. Install new or repaired equipment. Remove equipment for shipment and repair by outside vendors. Fabricate components for use in repairing/installing plant equipment or systems. Determine parts and equipment needed to repair, replace or install new equipment. Review Operation and Maintenance manuals to ascertain proper operating and maintenance parameters for equipment and systems. Assist plant electricians in installing and maintaining electrical equipment. Maintain a clean and safe maintenance shop. May require to drive a motor vehicle to accomplish assign task. This position requires regular and reliable attendance and the employee's physical presence at the workplace. Performs other duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of standards, methods, materials and tools of the industrial mechanical trade. Working knowledge of the maintenance of equipment required for assigned task. Knowledgeable in the occupational hazards, safety precautions and personal protective equipment observed in the trade(s) assigned. Knowledgeable in the City and State rules, regulations and protocols. Knowledgeable in general housekeeping practices. Skill in the efficient and safe operation of trade specific tools and equipment. Skill in troubleshooting and repair within assigned trade(s). Ability to read and understand diagrams/schematics of mechanical equipment and systems. Ability to keep comprehensive repair and maintenance records required to meet regulatory requirements for the facilities. Ability to operate necessary equipment, including forklift, jib cranes, hand tools, welding and burning equipment, band saw, drill press, and any other tool or equipment needed to maintain and industrial facility. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to apply sound judgment and interpretation based on acquired knowledge in circumstances where limited standardization exists. Ability to adapt to performing under frequent deadlines and/ or in response to emergencies. Ability to receive and understand oral and written directions. Ability to recognize and address common safety issues in the field Ability to detect improper functioning mechanical systems. Ability to review and organize work for efficient results and accuracy. Ability to operate manual and power hand tools, and other heavy equipment and machinery. Minimum Requirements High School diploma or GED. Three years of experience in the repair and maintenance of industrial mechanical equipment or related field. Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License with an acceptable driving record. Mandatory Drug/Alcohol Testing required. Physical Demands and Working Conditions This work typically requires the following physical activities to be performed. Balancing - maintain equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching. Climbing - ascending, descending ladders, stairs, ramps, requires body agility. Crawling - moving about on hands, knees, or hands, feet. Crouching - bending body forward by bending leg, spine. Feeling - perceiving attributes of objects by touch with skin, fingertips. Fingering - picking, pinching, typing, working with fingers rather than hand. Grasping - applying pressure to object with fingers, palm. Handling - picking, holding, or working with whole hand. Pushing - use upper extremities to press against objects with force, or thrust forward, downward, outward. Reaching - extending hands or arms in any direction. Repetitive Motion - substantial movements of wrists, hands, fingers. Speaking - expressing ideas with spoken word, convey detailed, important instructions accurately, concisely. Standing - for sustained periods of time. Stooping - bending body downward, forward at waist, with full motion of lower extremities and back. Talking 1- expressing ideas by spoken word Talking 2 - shouting to be heard above ambient noise. Hearing 1 - perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, receive information. Hearing 2 - receive detailed information, make discrimination in sound. Kneeling - bending legs at knee to come to rest at knees. Lifting - raising objects from lower to higher position, moving objects side to side, using upper extremities, back. Mental Acuity - ability to make rational decisions through sound logic, deductive reasoning. Pulling - use upper extremities to exert force, haul or tug. Visual Acuity 2 - color, depth perception, field of vision. Visual Acuity 3 - determine accuracy, neatness, observe facilities/structures. Visual Acuity 4 - operate motor vehicles/heavy equipment. Visual Acuity 5 -close acuity for inspection of small defects, machines, use measurement devices, or fabricate parts. Walking - on foot to accomplish tasks, long distances, or site to site. Work performed is primarily: Very heavy work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. WORK ENVIRONMENT Tasks are performed outside, subject to weather conditions and uneven terrain, and risk of exposure to toxic agents/chemicals, pathogens, and smoke. Contact with internal and external customers, vendors and the general public Ability to perform strenuous work in varying and adverse weather conditions. May be exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; risk of vibration. Must have the ability to work after hours, including nights, weekends, holidays and during emergencies. May be required to work hours other than the regular schedule including on call hours To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions described herein. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description. Full-time regular City employee benefits: Health Insurance () City paid employee coverage. HMO or PPO plans are available. Dependents can be added, Employee pays 30% of premium. Premium deductions are taken pre-tax. Basic Life Insurance () City paid. The benefit is equal to 1x the annual base pay, rounded to the nearest $1000.00. Optional Vision Insurance () Employee-paid insurance is available at group rates, and family plans are available to employees. Premium deductions are taken pre-tax. Optional Dental Insurance () Employee-paid insurance is available at group rates, and family plans are available to employees. Premium deductions are taken pre-tax. Supplemental Insurance Employees may purchase various types of supplemental insurance (life, AFLAC) at group rates through payroll deduction. Pension Plan (General) Administered by Pension Plan (Police and Fire) administered by 401(a) () Certain management positions can opt out of the General Pension into a 401(a). Roth IRA () Offered through payroll deduction. Disability () Employee paid short & long-term disability insurance. Leave Time (Sick, Vacation) Paid Holidays City recognizes 13 holidays which include: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, Birthday Holiday and Floating Holiday.Birthday and Float after 1-year of service. Deferred Compensation Programs () OR () Tax-deferred savings plan available for retirement purposes. Employee-only contributions. Flexible Spending Accounts Employees can elect to use pre-tax dollars to cover un-reimbursed medical or dependent daycare expenses. Payroll Direct Deposit Available to any banking institution or credit union. Suncoast Federal Schools Credit Union membership is available to City employees. Employee Assistance Program () City-paid availability to licensed professional counselors for non-work related personal issues with 100% confidentiality. Please note: Benefits do not apply to On-Call, Temporary, or Seasonal positions. Insurance Benefits only apply to regular Full-time positions. 01 Do you currently possess a minimum of a High School diploma or GED or higher? Yes No 02 Do you currently possess a minimum of three years of experience in the repair and maintenance of industrial mechanical equipment or related field? Yes No 03 If the answer is Yes to question #2, please explain. If you answered "No" please enter "n/a". 04 Do you currently possess a valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record? Yes No 05 I understand that this position requires successful completion and passing of mandatory drug/alcohol testing. Yes No Required Question

Created: 2026-03-04