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 subject to the City of Farmington Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy which includes: pre-employment testing, post-accident testing, random testing, reasonable suspicion testing, return to duty testing, and follow-up testing. Graduation from high school or GED equivalent and one-year experience in maintenance of an aquatic facility. Valid New Mexico driver's license with acceptable driving record for the past three years or state of current residency. Working knowledge of all chemical and mechanical equipment used in aquatic facilities. Must have a telephone at residence and be willing to be on 24-hour call; must be able to be at the Aquatics Center, Lions Pool, Brookside Pool, Berg Fountain, or Orchard Fountain within thirty minutes after receiving a call. Must have ability to work a varied shift including weekends and holidays. Considerable knowledge of equipment, materials, and supplies used in pool maintenance. Considerable knowledge of basic carpentry, electrical and plumbing skills. Knowledge of refrigeration and heating systems helpful. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Must possess Certified Pool Operator certification or have the ability to obtain such within the six months of employment. Must be able to pass all physical tests for wearing appropriate PPE, including, but not limited to, a respirator. Must be able to pass all physical test related to confined spaces. Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, other City personnel and the public. Extensive background checks required. This position has the responsibility to participate in and comply with the City's Environmental, Health, and Safety program. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED: Knowledge to include use of miscellaneous hand and power tools for pool maintenance, carpentry, plumbing and electrical work, janitorial equipment including carpet cleaners, vacuums, mops, brooms, and dusting equipment, motor vehicle, pool test kits, respirator, power washers. 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds individually. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is moderately loud when in the field. WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F/D/V.
See More Details >>p style="text-align: left;"span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"strongJOB OPENING /strong/span/p p style="text-align: left;"span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"strongCITY OF FARMINGTON/strong/span/p p style="border: none; padding: 0in; text-align: left;"span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"strongJOB POSITION #115 Mechanical Technician /strong/span/p p style="text-align: left;"span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"strongNUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1 /strong/span/p p style="text-align: left;"span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"strongDEPARTMENT: Parks amp; Rec/ Aquatics/strong/span/p p style="text-align: left;"span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"strongWORK LOCATION: Aquatics Division/strong/span/p p style="text-align: left;"span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"strongHIRING RANGE: $17.21 to $26.80/hour /strong/span/p p style="text-align: left;"span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"strongPAY SEASONAL: G - Non-Exempt/strong/span/p p style="text-align: left;"span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"strongTYPE OF POSITION: Regular/Full-Time /strong/span/p p style="text-align: left;"span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"strongDAYS WORKED: Varied /strong/span/p p style="text-align: left;"span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"strongHOURS WORKED: Varied /strong/span/p p style="text-align: left;"span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"strongspan style="color: #000000;"APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL: Until Filled/span/strong/span/p p style="text-align: left;"span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"strongspan style="color: #000000;"Resumes submitted without a City of Farmington application will not be considered in our job selection process./span/strong/span/p p style="text-align: left;"span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"strongJOB DUTIES/strong/span/p pspan style="text-decoration: underline;"strongspan style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"OVERVIEW:/span/strong/span/p pspan style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"This position maintains the mechanical equipment, pool chemical balances, and the surfaces of/spanbr /span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"the pools and splash pads themselves. 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Reasonable/spanbr /span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential/spanbr /span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"functions./span/p pspan style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit and talk/spanbr /span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate/spanbr /span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"objects,nbsp;/spanspan style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. 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The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic/spanbr /span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"chemicals./span/p pspan style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"The noise level in the work environment is moderately loud when in the field./span/p pspan style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"strongWE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F/D/V./strong/span/p p style="text-align: left;"span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"strongJOB OPENING /strong/span/p p style="text-align: left;"span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"strongCITY OF FARMINGTON/strong/span/p p style="border: none; padding: 0in; text-align: left;"span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"strongJOB POSITION #115 Mechanical Technician /strong/span/p p style="text-align: left;"span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"strongNUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1 /strong/span/p p style="text-align: left;"span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"strongDEPARTMENT: Parks amp; Rec/ Aquatics/strong/span/p p style="text-align: left;"span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"strongWORK LOCATION: Aquatics Division/strong/span/p p style="text-align: left;"span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"strongHIRING RANGE: $17.21 to $26.80/hour /strong/span/p p style="text-align: left;"span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"strongPAY SEASONAL: G - Non-Exempt/strong/span/p p style="text-align: left;"span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"strongTYPE OF POSITION: Regular/Full-Time /strong/span/p p style="text-align: left;"span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"strongDAYS WORKED: Varied /strong/span/p p style="text-align: left;"span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"strongHOURS WORKED: Varied /strong/span/p p style="text-align: left;"span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"strongspan style="color: #000000;"APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL: Until Filled/span/strong/span/p p style="text-align: left;"span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"strongspan style="color: #000000;"Resumes submitted without a City of Farmington application will not be considered in our job selection process./span/strong/span/p p style="text-align: left;"span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"strongJOB DUTIES/strong/span/p pspan style="text-decoration: underline;"strongspan style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"OVERVIEW:/span/strong/span/p pspan style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"This position maintains the mechanical equipment, pool chemical balances, and the surfaces of/spanbr /span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"the pools and splash pads themselves. Also maintain the Aqua park and other needs at the beach/spanbr /span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"Must be able to take initiatives for ordering chemicals and replacement parts, as well as for/spanbr /span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"preventative maintenance projects./span/p pspan style="text-decoration: underline;"strongspan style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"ESSENTIAL DUTIES:/span/strong/span/p pspan style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"Under supervision of the Aquatics Management team, is responsible for the general maintenance/spanbr /span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"of the Aquatics Center, Lions Pool, Bisti Bay, Berg Fountain and Beach and Aqua Park./span/p pspan style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"Using excellent customer service skills, establishes and maintains effective working relationships/spanbr /span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"with other employees, officials, and all members of the general public./span/p pspan style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"Facilitates maintenance of mechanical units including water filtration, water feature pumps,/spanbr /span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"water heating, air heating and cooling, ventilation and dehumidification systems./span/p pspan style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"Monitors pool water chemistry through testing of water samples and adjusts chemistry as needed/spanbr /span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"to maintain standards. Monitors and maintains pool filtration system./span/p pspan style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"Responsible for the upkeep of the facilities equipment including troubleshooting, evaluating,/spanbr /span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"repairing or recommending maintenance repairs./span/p pspan style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"Responsible for daily and monthly reports of water treatment and related activities./span/p pspan style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"Vacuums pools./span/p pspan style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"Makes emergency repairs of equipment./span/p pspan style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"Performs routine repairs such as replacing tiles, painting, repairing door hinges, handles, glass,/spanbr /span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"carpeting and roofing./span/p pspan style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"Winterizes and prepares for seasonal closings and prepares for the opening of Basti Bay, Berg/spanbr /span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"Fountain, and Beach/ Aqua Park./span/p pspan style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"Performs routine cleaning tasks such as washing windows, cleaning locker rooms and rest/spanbr /span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"rooms, cleaning carpets and power washing decks./span/p pspan style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"Handles chemicals such as chlorine, celite, CO 2 , muriatic acid, and other pool chemicals./span/p pspan style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"Must wear a respirator and appropriate PPE./span/p pspan style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"May work in confined spaces./span/p pspan style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"Operates a motor vehicle to assist in carrying out the business of the department and the City./span/p pspan style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"Orders parts and materials from outside vendors and city warehouse to maintain adequate/spanbr /span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"inventory quantities are on hand at all times. Using the Internet, locates and establishes new/spanbr /span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"vendors to meet criteria of lowest price and availability. Maintains positive working relationship/spanbr /span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"with outside vendors to ensure the best pricing and availability of materials. May be required to/spanbr /span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"obtain multiple price quotes in a timely manner./span/p pspan style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"Calculates and plans daily and long-term ordering requirements of inventory stock items,/spanbr /span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"including chemicals and parts./span/p pspan style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"Attendance at work is an essential function of this position./span/p pspan style="text-decoration: underline;"strongspan style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES:/span/strong/span/p pspan style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"Monitors chemical supplies and orders supplies as needed./span/p pspan style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"Serves as a member of various employee committees, as assigned./span/p pspan style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be/spanbr /span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from thenbsp;/spanspan style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position./span/p pspan style="text-decoration: underline;"strongspan style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"QUALIFICATIONS/span/strong/span/p pspan style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"This position is subject to the City of Farmington Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy/spanbr /span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"which includes: pre-employment testing, post-accident testing, random testing, reasonable/spanbr /span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"suspicion testing, return to duty testing, and follow-up testing./span/p pspan style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"Graduation from high school or GED equivalent and one-year experience in maintenance of an/spanbr /span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; 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Reasonable/spanbr /span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential/spanbr /span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"functions./span/p pspan style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit and talk/spanbr /span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate/spanbr /span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"objects,nbsp;/spanspan style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. 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The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic/spanbr /span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"chemicals./span/p pspan style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"The noise level in the work environment is moderately loud when in the field./span/p pspan style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"strongWE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F/D/V./strong/span/p
See More Details >>Mechanic - Full Time - Farmington (NM), United States At Sulzer, you are empowered to deliver superior results. As a pioneer in industry we have a proud heritage of innovation and continue to evolve for the future. Join our story and create your own impact by developing your expertise and building solutions that help make our lives safer, smarter and more sustainable. In this role you will be accountable for: • Read job cards to determine job status, work authorization/limitations, estimate, description of problems and/or expected serviceability. • Test electro-mechanical equipment to troubleshoot known or suspected problems using various methods (ac or de). • Disassemble electro-mechanical equipment noting parts identifications, configuration and condition. • Clean electro-mechanical equipment assemblies as needed using various methods and steps, including but not limited to: parts washer/steamers, caustic tanks, glass beaders, etc. • Measure for or note proper replacement parts. Correctly requisition needed items from storekeeper, as approved by supervisor. • Replace or repair worn or defective mechanical or electro-mechanical assemblies, including but not limited to: bearings, brushes, brush holders, motors leads gears seals, impellers, mechanical switches, brakes clutches, clutch rotors, tachs, fans, end shield, etc. • Retest reassembled electro-mechanical equipment for proper output and operation. • Complete required paperwork for each job accurately and on a timely basis. • Operate specialized repair and testing equipment and other equipment as needed. • Observe all safety procedures and use proper protective gear (especially eye and ear protection). • Lift, tighten, adjust and/or secure heavy objects in order to perform work duties. • Keep work area neat and clean as directed by supervisor. • Assist other mechanics or other shop personnel in skilled or non-skilled duties as directed by supervisor or shop manager. • Perform other skilled or non-skilled duties as directed by supervisor. To succeed in this role, you will need: • High school diploma or equivalent. • Basic mechanical aptitude. • Ability to understand, perform and retain various skill related training and operational and safety procedures demonstrated by supervisor. What we offer you: • 401K plan with up to a 6% company match (additional benefits are available after 1 year of employment). • Health savings account with employer matching. • 4 weeks of paid parental leave. • Motivating wellness program. • Paid time off plus 11 paid holidays. Have a question about the role? Reach out to Hayley Lazar at We are looking forward to hearing from you! Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of a diverse workforce. 83% of our employees recommend Sulzer as a good place to work and we are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2023 in Brazil, China, Switzerland, United Kingdom and United States. So come and join our story, starting today! About us Sulzer is a global leader in fluid engineering. We specialize in pumping, agitation, mixing, separation and application technologies for fluids of all types. Our customers benefit from our commitment to innovation, performance and quality and from our responsive network of 180 world-class production facilities and service centers across the globe. Sulzer has been headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland, since 1834. In 2022, our 13,800 employees delivered revenues of CHF 3.2 billion. Our shares are traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange (SIX: SUN). #J-18808-Ljbffr
See More Details >>Embarking on a career in the mechanical trade in Farmington, NM typically begins with a structured apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with theoretical learning, allowing individuals to gain practical skills while earning. Apprenticeships in this field generally span three to four years, demanding extensive training under seasoned professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 1,000 mechanical trade professionals in New Mexico, with Farmington showing a steady demand for skilled workers. The average wage for mechanical trade professionals in Farmington is around $1,182.75 per week, with experienced professionals often earning upwards of $1,000 weekly. Vocational schools, trade unions, and platforms like HireLevel facilitate apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a lucrative career with strong earning potential.
