Water Treatment Plant Mechanic

Salary: $30.73 - $43.03 Hourly

Location : Golden, CO

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 2025-00106

Department: Public Works

Opening Date: 11/07/2025

Closing Date: 12/19/2025 5:00 PM Mountain

FLSA: Non-Exempt

We are currently recruiting qualified applicants for Water Treatment Plant Mechanic position. Come and see why the City of Golden is the place you want to be!

Why work at the City of Golden? Being a Golden employee is more than just a job, it's a lifestyle. Golden is a vibrant outdoor community making it a great place to live, work and play.

Location, location, location- Work near great restaurants and shops, hit the trails, and enjoy the outdoor scenery of Clear Creek and the foothills. Convenient commuting from all directions.

Paid time off- Paid vacation starts at 16 days (that's over 3 weeks!), plus 12 days of sick time and 12 paid holidays each year.

Great benefits- The City matches up to 8% of your retirement contributions, plus offers a full-spectrum of benefits and perks, including tuition reimbursement !

The Water Treatment Plant Mechanic ensures the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the City's water treatment facilities through skilled mechanical maintenance, program support, and staff collaboration. This position combines technical expertise with active participation in maintenance planning, budgeting, and asset management. The Mechanic performs and oversees maintenance on pumps, motors, chemical feed systems, and related process equipment; coordinates with contractors; and supports capital improvement planning in partnership with the Utilities Superintendent. The role also provides training and guidance to operators, promotes teamwork across divisions, and ensures compliance with safety standards, including Lockout/Tagout and confined space entry. By balancing field work with program-level responsibilities, the Mechanic contributes directly to the long-term reliability, performance, and safety of Golden's water treatment operations.

JOB SUMMARY

Perform skilled preventive and corrective maintenance on water treatment plant equipment, including pumps, motors, valves, blowers, compressors, and chemical feed systems.

Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations.

Conduct routine service tasks such as lubrication, alignment, and replacement of seals, bearings, and other mechanical components.

Assist with electrical troubleshooting and coordinate with electricians, controls staff, and contractors to resolve complex equipment issues.

Implement and refine preventive and predictive maintenance programs, including vibration analysis, temperature monitoring, and oil sampling.

Plan, schedule, and document maintenance activities in asset management software; track equipment histories and recommend replacements based on condition and performance data.

Maintain inventories of tools, spare parts, and supplies; assist with purchasing and vendor coordination.

Support maintenance planning, budgeting, and capital improvement projects through technical input on equipment condition, repair priorities, and reliability improvements.

Coordinate and oversee contractors performing specialized maintenance or repair work to ensure compliance with City standards and safety regulations.

Train and assist operators and maintenance staff in preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and safe work procedures.

Respond to emergency equipment failures and process interruptions; participate in on-call and after-hours response rotations.

Follow and enforce all safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout, confined space entry, and chemical handling requirements; actively participate in safety meetings and reporting.

Assist in developing and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and related documentation to support compliance and safe operations.

Work collaboratively with operators, supervisors, and other staff to maintain effective communication, teamwork, and a culture of safety and reliability.

Recommend process or equipment modifications to improve performance, extend asset life, and reduce downtime.

Help perform water plant operations as needed. May include water plant rounds, observing plant operations, assists in the shut-down and reactivating of treatment plant equipment and performing a variety of duties pertaining to water treatment and plant maintenance.

Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or general education diploma (GED) and three years full time mechanical maintenance experience including pumps, motors, electrical, and plumbing. Two years' experience in water/wastewater facilities or similar industrial settings as a plant mechanic preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Journeyman or master plumber's license preferred. Asset Management Certifications or training are desirable but not required. Must pass the Class "D" water treatment exam within two semi-annual testing cycles. Valid driver's license and a good driving record required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Ability to compute flows.

REASONING ABILITYAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in complex situations. Ability to evaluate a situation and develop appropriate solutions with minimal or no supervision. Ability to independently prioritize numerous tasks and needs.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Working knowledge of methods, materials, and tools used in the maintenance of equipment and machinery including pumps, valves, and motors. Principles and practices of hydraulics related to the pumping, transmission and distribution of water; proper chemical handling methods; practices and techniques of metal cutting and welding desired. Knowledge of trouble shooting of line and signal voltage.

MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USED

Hydraulic lifts; electric, manual, pneumatic and mechanical valves; variable, high and low speed motors; submerged, centrifugal and piston driven pump systems, PVC, steel, ductile iron, stainless steel, iron, galvanized, aluminum and copper piping; all wire gauges, high and low voltage equipment, concrete, paint, lumber and structural hardware; band saw; drill press, grinders, vice, hydraulic jacks and electrical hoists; hand tools and instrumentation of electrical, carpentry pipefitting, millwright, plumbing disciplines, gas and diesel generators; computers keyboards/terminals, printers. Possession of own tools, a plus. Various chemicals used in treatment plants: powder activated carbon, polymer, KMNO4 (potassium permanganate), FE2(SO4)3 (ferric sulfate), Sodium Hypochlorite, Sodium Hydroxide.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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.

Must be able to operate tools and equipment up to 50 pounds, hear alarms, ascend and descend vertical ladders and steps. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to confined work area such as vaults, wet and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is frequently loud (use of power tools, working with or near air compressors and by pumps and pump valves). Employees are required to wear personal protective equipment.

City of Golden is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Regular Full-Time (RFT) employees of the City of Golden currently receive numerous benefits as part of their total compensation package. These benefits are in addition to mandated benefits such as: workers' compensation, unemployment insurance, and social security. Some benefits are provided at no cost to the employee while others require employee cost sharing or contributions. Employees are eligible to enroll in most benefits upon hire.

The City of Golden's benefit package can comprise an average of 35% of total compensation.

Employer Paid Benefits Include:

Term Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Cost Sharing Benefits Include:

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

401(a) Retirement Plan

Full-time employees can also take advantage of:

Wellness Benefits

Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care Account

457 Deferred Compensation Plan

Vision Coverage

Tuition Program

Supplemental Life Insurance

Full-Time employees receive the following leave options:

128 Hours of Annual Leave (accrued each pay period)

96 Hours of Sick Leave (accrued each pay period)

12 Paid Company Holidays

For more detailed information please refer to the section of our website.

01

Do you have a high school diploma or general education diploma (GED)?

Yes

No

02

Do you have minimum three years full time mechanical maintenance experience including pumps, motors, electrical, and plumbing

Yes

No

03

Do you understand the work environment descriptions the employee encounters while performing the duties of this job?

Yes

No

04

Do you have two years' experience in water/waste facilities as a plant mechanic or similar industrial setting?

Yes

No

05

Do you have journeyman or master plumber's license?

Yes

No

06

Do you understand you must pass the Class "D" water treatment exam within two semi-annual testing cycles?

Yes

No

07

Do you have experience with asset management or preventative maintenance computer programs?

08

Do you have a valid driver's license and good driving record?

Yes

No

09

Has your license been revoked or suspended within the past three years?

Yes

No

10

Have you been convicted of a DUI, DUID, DWAI or any hit and run accident within the past two years?

Yes

No

Required Question