Mechanical Technician

JOB OPENING

CITY OF FARMINGTON

JOB POSITION #115 Mechanical Technician

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1

DEPARTMENT: Parks & Rec/ Aquatics

WORK LOCATION: Aquatics Division

HIRING RANGE: $17.21 to $26.80/hour

PAY SEASONAL: G - Non-Exempt

TYPE OF POSITION: Regular/Full-Time

DAYS WORKED: Varied

HOURS WORKED: Varied

APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL: Until Filled

Resumes submitted without a City of Farmington application will not be considered in our job selection process.

JOB DUTIES

OVERVIEW:

This position maintains the mechanical equipment, pool chemical balances, and the surfaces of
the pools and splash pads themselves. Also maintain the Aqua park and other needs at the beach
Must be able to take initiatives for ordering chemicals and replacement parts, as well as for
preventative maintenance projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Under supervision of the Aquatics Management team, is responsible for the general maintenance
of the Aquatics Center, Lions Pool, Bisti Bay, Berg Fountain and Beach and Aqua Park.

Using excellent customer service skills, establishes and maintains effective working relationships
with other employees, officials, and all members of the general public.

Facilitates maintenance of mechanical units including water filtration, water feature pumps,
water heating, air heating and cooling, ventilation and dehumidification systems.

Monitors pool water chemistry through testing of water samples and adjusts chemistry as needed
to maintain standards. Monitors and maintains pool filtration system.

Responsible for the upkeep of the facilities equipment including troubleshooting, evaluating,
repairing or recommending maintenance repairs.

Responsible for daily and monthly reports of water treatment and related activities.

Vacuums pools.

Makes emergency repairs of equipment.

Performs routine repairs such as replacing tiles, painting, repairing door hinges, handles, glass,
carpeting and roofing.

Winterizes and prepares for seasonal closings and prepares for the opening of Basti Bay, Berg
Fountain, and Beach/ Aqua Park.

Performs routine cleaning tasks such as washing windows, cleaning locker rooms and rest
rooms, cleaning carpets and power washing decks.

Handles chemicals such as chlorine, celite, CO 2 , muriatic acid, and other pool chemicals.

Must wear a respirator and appropriate PPE.

May work in confined spaces.

Operates a motor vehicle to assist in carrying out the business of the department and the City.

Orders parts and materials from outside vendors and city warehouse to maintain adequate
inventory quantities are on hand at all times. Using the Internet, locates and establishes new
vendors to meet criteria of lowest price and availability. Maintains positive working relationship
with outside vendors to ensure the best pricing and availability of materials. May be required to
obtain multiple price quotes in a timely manner.

Calculates and plans daily and long-term ordering requirements of inventory stock items,
including chemicals and parts.

Attendance at work is an essential function of this position.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Monitors chemical supplies and orders supplies as needed.

Serves as a member of various employee committees, as assigned.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be
performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position is