UT MAINTENANCE MECHANIC
City of Salina, Kansas
Utilities Department 

The Utility Maintenance Mechanic plays a vital role in maintaining the systems & equipment that help keep Salina’s water & wastewater operations running safely, reliably, & efficiently, making the position an excellent opportunity for someone seeking meaningful, hands-on work with long-term impact. As part of the City’s Utilities team, this role contributes directly to the quality of life in Salina by helping maintain essential public infrastructure, including treatment plant equipment & related facilities that serve the community every day. The position offers variety & purpose through skilled mechanical repair, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, & collaboration that supports dependable public services across the city. It also promotes work-life balance through stable municipal employment, a structured work environment, & the benefit of building a long-term career in a role that serves the public while supporting personal well-being. With its blend of technical challenge, community value, & career stability, this position stands out as a rewarding opportunity within the City of Salina’s Utilities Department. The variety of assignments & the practical knowledge gained on the job make this role especially appealing for individuals who value skill development, stability, & long-term professional growth.

On-the-Job Training: Experienced Utilities staff provide valuable training that helps the Utility Maintenance Mechanic learn the systems, equipment, & processes that support Salina’s water & wastewater operations. The position offers meaningful opportunities to develop new mechanical & maintenance skills through daily work involving inspections, preventative maintenance, equipment repair, recordkeeping, & the use of technical manuals & specialized tools. With steady exposure to essential public infrastructure & guidance from experienced team members, the position creates a solid foundation for someone interested in expanding technical abilities & building a lasting municipal career.

Career Advancement: Sr. Maintenance Mechanic

Duties:
• Performs skilled & semi-skilled mechanical repairs to equipment at the Water & Wastewater Treatment Plants & related facilities, including but not limited to: automated controls, chemical feed equipment, blowers, boilers, electrical controls, filters, generators, laboratory equipment, motors, piping, pumps, & valves.
• Inspects machinery & equipment for repair & maintenance.
• Maintains & repairs equipment as needed.
• Makes equipment repairs utilizing both gas & electrical welding equipment.
• Performs minor electrical repairs.
• Reads & interprets technical manuals for repairs or installation of equipment.
• Assists in procuring estimates, parts, or proposals for new or replacement equipment.
• Assists in maintaining a parts inventory.
• Performs preventative maintenance on equipment as assigned.
• Documents & records preventative maintenance & repair records.
• Uses & maintains a variety of tools used to repair equipment.

Education:
•High school diploma or G.E.D.

Experience:
• Two (2) years of mechanical & electrical experience or education preferred.

Requirements:
• Must possess a valid Kansas driver’s license.
• Must live within 40 minutes response time.

Work Type:
• Heavy, exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Equipment:
• Computer-based SCADA & asset / preventative maintenance software program, computers, confined space equipment, digital laboratory & maintenance test equipment, forklifts, hand & power tools, lock-out/tag-out equipment, overhead hoist, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), skid steers, telephone, two-way radio, trucks, UTV vehicles, vehicles, voltage meters, & welders.

Hours:
• Monday – Friday.
• 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Responds to after-hours calls.

Starting Pay DOQ:
• $25.69-26.97/hr.
• $53,430-56,098/yr.
• Additional $1.50/hour paid for hours worked after 6:00 p.m. & before 6:00 a.m.

Paid Time Off:
• 48 hours of vacation available upon hire; additional 48 hours earned during the year (96 hours in first year).
• 96 hours of sick leave during first year.

Application Deadline: Until filled.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace: We consider applicants for all jobs without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, or familial status.  Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the Human Resources Department at 785-309-5710.

TH 05/21/2026