Industrial Maintenance Mechanic - West Point

Salary: $36.37 - $46.10 Hourly

Location : Seattle, WA

Job Type: Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week

Job Number: 2024-20996

Department: DNRP-Natural Resources & Parks

Division: Wastewater Treatment

Opening Date: 07/03/2024

Closing Date: 7/29/2024 12:00 AM Pacific

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit: A2 : SEIU L925-Wastewater

Full- or Part-Time: Full Time

SummaryFirst consideration is given to SEIU 925 Wastewater Treatment applicants. If no qualified internal candidate is selected, external applicants will be considered. This posting may be used to establish a list of qualified candidates for the Industrial Maintenance Mechanic in the following 6 months.

The King County Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) has a staffing need for experienced and technically proficient Industrial Maintenance Mechanic at our West Point Treatment Plant. If you are looking for the ability to grow in the mechanical field, this opportunity will utilize and expand your technical skills and knowledge in an industrial setting working on a large variety of systems and projects. As a mission critical employee our efforts directly support operations as we collaborate with other plant crafts to resolve issues and achieve common goals.

About the Role:
This position will perform a variety of work ranging from small individual projects to major pump repairs. The role will be responsible for mechanical repairs and maintenance but not limited to a wide variety of skilled technical duties to design, construct, maintain, troubleshoot, modify mechanical systems, plumbing, welding, mechanical rebuilds, pneumatics, hydraulics, and related equipment.

About the Team:
The wastewater treatment division carries out essential work that protects the environment and all members of the public. We are comprised of a group of professionals that strives to deliver outstanding service through a collaborative effort both at our treatment plants and offsite collection facilities. The Industrial Maintenance Team are a critical component within the wastewater treatment division helping to fulfill the county's mission to protect the region's water, air, land, and natural habitats.

Commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice:
King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at

Apply now for a rewarding career at the of King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP). Join our talented workforce in protecting and restoring the natural environment and promoting more resilient, sustainable, and equitable communities. Enjoy training, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities.Job DutiesWhat You Will Be Doing:

• Maintain, repair, troubleshoot and overhaul a variety of complex machinery.
• Install, repair, maintain and design piping and plumbing systems for sewage, water, gases, chemicals and solids using appropriate materials. Install, design and fabricate a variety of metal fixtures including vents, air ducts, doors, louvers, containers, equipment covers, machinery bases and support members
• Design, fabricate and repair plant piping, equipment guards and bases using welding equipment, metal inert and tungsten inert gases, arc, cutting, torch and plasma cutter and plastic welder.
• Plan equipment repairs using blueprints, engineering drawings, computer-aided design, Maintenance Information Management System (MIMS), operations and maintenance manuals, vendor data, catalogs, internet or intranet information, work with Computer-Aided Design (CAD) personnel to provide as-built drawings to facilitate parts and material ordering, equipment assembly and modifications.
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Knowledge of the mechanical maintenance trade which is typically found in two years of working experience as a millwright or related occupation which includes a broad scope of mechanical maintenance responsibilities.
• Knowledge of the application of plumbing techniques and principles.
• Knowledge of all types of welding techniques and principles including flat position welding.
• Knowledge of the use of vibration analysis techniques, measurements, test equipment and software in troubleshooting and/or maintaining rotating machinery.
• Knowledge of the application of pump/motor overhaul techniques and principles.
• Knowledge of packing, bearings, and mechanical seals
• Knowledge of in reading schematic drawings.
• Knowledge of the use and care of power and hand tools and their safe operation.
• Basic knowledge of carpentry techniques to build supports for the repair and overhaul of machinery.
• Knowledge of safety procedures associated with handling hazardous materials.
• Knowledge of using an automated maintenance work order system.
• Knowledge and demonstrated skill in using a computer and associated software.
• Knowledge of the application of lubrication principles and techniques.
• Demonstrated skill in the use of troubleshooting equipment, machinist measuring techniques and tools and the operation of mills, lathes and drill press.
• Excellent oral and written communication techniques and principles. Able to apply these skills in reading, writing, and following oral and written instructions.
  Skill in working with a diverse group of individuals in varying occupations and varying skill levels.
• Skill in working in a team environment.
• Skill in installing, pulling, soldering, splicing, and terminating wire.
• Skill in working with variable frequency (speed) drives, installation, programming, maintenance, and repair.
• Skill in creating or modifying new or existing technical publications and electrical drawings. Skill in applying industry codes and guidelines in the design, installation, and maintenance of plant electrical equipment.
• Skill in performing basic mathematics functions including algebra and trigonometry.

• Action Oriented: Identifies and seizes new opportunities; Displays a can-do attitude in good and bad times; Steps up to handle tough issues.
• Manages Ambiguity: Deals comfortably with the uncertainty of change; Is calm and productive, even when things are up in the air; Deals constructively with the problems .