Water Systems Mechanic II

Job Description:

Water Systems Mechanic II

Description

Water Systems Mechanic II
at The City of Fort Worth
Park & Recreation

Pay Range: $22.90 - $28.62/hr. | $47,632 - $59,539 annual compensation

Job Posting Closing on: Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Workdays & Hours: Sunday - Thursday 1:30pm - 10:00pm

Benefits for this position include: 11 Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Pension Plan, Professional Development Opportunities. Find Out More!

The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. Our employees serve the needs of over 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability.

A Water System Mechanic II job is available with the City of Fort Worth Park and Recreation Department for our Water Gardens Location.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED
• Two years of responsible experience in water/wastewater plant maintenance or related field
• Valid Texas driver's license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proper techniques and uses of a variety of hand and power tools and machinery
• Experience working in pool maintenance

The Water Systems Mechanic II job responsibilities include:

• Diagnoses and repairs disabled machinery and mechanical equipment at the City of Fort Worth Water Gardens, pump rooms and facilities
• Maintains, repairs and installs pumps, motors, valves and chemical feed systems
• Disassembles, cleans, overhauls and rebuilds motors, electric powered blowers, valves, sewage and chemical feed pumps, filters and other plant equipment
• Maintains, troubleshoots, and operates electrical systems, Troubleshoots control systems (PLC, relays, sensors, etc)
• Fabricates parts and equipment including mounts, brackets and shields. Operates welding and cutting equipment
• Receives, stores and handles hazardous materials
• Maintain proper chemical levels in water features (chlorine, ph., calcium hardness, alkalinity, cyanuric acid, etc)
• Assists in maintaining inventory of proper tools, supplies and equipment. Requisitions materials when assigned
• Gathers readings from various meters and gauges. Inputs data records of maintenance repairs
• Generates and maintains records including time reporting, equipment records, inventories and initiate purchasing requests
• Operates hand tools and equipment including a welding machine, air compressor, jackhammer, forklift and other related equipment
• Performs emergency call duty
• Performs other duties as required
• Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in the Department and City attendance policies and procedures; ensures all behaviors comply with the City's Personnel Rules and Regulation system

WORKING CONDITIONS and PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically require touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, repetitive motions, climbing, balancing, pushing, pulling and lifting, depending on assignment. Incumbents may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, intense noises, gases, vibrations, chemicals, oils and workspace restrictions.

Heavy Work - Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

Apply Now! Come be part of something special in Fort Worth.

Conditions of Employment

The City of Fort Worth is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of the City to recruit, hire, train and promote a diverse workforce without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or another non-merit factor.

The City of Fort Worth is committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.

Candidates who do not meet the Education requirement, may be considered if they have more relevant work experience than the position requires. Those selected for employment will be required to pass Pre-Employment checks depending on the position requirements. Those could include, but are not limited to: criminal background check, drug screen, education verification, etc. criminal convictions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Employees are paid by direct deposit only.

Closing Date/Time: Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Salary:

$22.90 - $28.62/hr. | $47,632 - $59,539 annual compensation