Description

City of Lowell
Job Posting
Please Post: November 18, 2025
Deadline: December 2, 2025
Water Utility
Water Utility Plant Skilled Mechanic
Job Title: Water Utility Plant Skilled Mechanic (2000-64 INC, J#6479, 4057)
Department: Water Utility
Reports To: Water Treatment Plant Head Mechanic, Plant Manager
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Union: AFSCME Local 1705
Wage: $25.3979 (min) to $31.5707 (max) per hour - 40 hours per week
SUMMARY
Under direction of Head Mechanic, assists in supervision and participates in the overall maintenance of the Water Treatment Plant and its related support functions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Assists in the planning and supervising of mechanical and structural maintenance and operational activities in a water treatment plant or related facilities.
Participates in the overhaul, repair, testing and maintenance of a wide variety of mechanical equipment in a water treatment plant or related facility such as pumps, motors, engines, valves,
chlorinating and chemical feed equipment, piping, gates, and other equipment involved in water pumping, distribution or treatment systems; oils and greases equipment, cleans screens; maintains pumps and tightens lines; performs pipe-fitting, welding;
Performs other skilled duties necessary in repair work as well as other related duties;
QUALIFICATIONS
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Demonstrated minimum experience of 2 years performing all duties and responsibilities of the position; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to learn how to operate a computerized maintenance management system within six months; Ability to read and write English as it relates to the position.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Valid and current Driver's License
LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
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 add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common
fractions, and decimals.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral
instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an
extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract
and concrete variables. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in
situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished
in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
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 accommodation may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use
hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or
crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100
pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance 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. 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 occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid
conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic
chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; explosives;
risk of radiation; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
The City of Lowell is a smoke and drug free employer and requires a physical with drug screen, and
CORI post offer.
Qualified individuals should apply by the deadline of December 2, 2025 by submitting
application/resume with cover letter using the City of Lowell job opportunities
online portal:
https://cityoflowellma.munisselfservice.com/ess/employmentopportunities/default.aspx
The City is committed to encouraging diversity and inclusion through equitable opportunities
for all community members. The aim is for our workforce, including contractors, to be truly
representative of all sections of society and our community, and for each team member to feel
respected while fostering belonging.
The City of Lowell assures that every individual shall have equal access to all City employment
opportunities. The City is all-inclusive and no person shall be denied equal access because of
race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age,
military service, or physical/mental disability.
EOE/AA/504 Employer