As ayou’ll have the opportunity to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on water/wastewater treatment plants and related facilities equipment on an assigned shift. In addition, this position is performing mechanical functions at or beyond a journeyman level. This position is also called upon to take a leadership role in implementing the CMMS and PM programs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on pumps, motors and other equipment related to the wastewater treatment processes.
- Lubricates equipment and checks for malfunctions; replaces packing in pumps or valves; replaces bearings in motors, pumps, and other equipment; tunes engines, sets valve clearance, cleans, and adjusts regulators
- Analyzes equipment failures to determine cause and to prevent recurrences
- Installs and sets up new equipment
- Performs quality control tasks following completion of maintenance projects and tasks.
- Inspects work competed by contractors to assure compliance with specs.
- Cleans out pipes and performs other plumbing and pipe fitting tasks as required
- Uses gas and/or arc welding equipment to heat, cut, braze, or weld
- Performs duties of electrician or painter in their absence
- Assists in keeping maintenance records
- Takes a leadership role in implementing the plants CMMS system and PM program.
- Prioritizes tasks on calendar and completes assigned work orders in a timely fashion.
- Communicates effectively at all levels regarding recommended maintenance and repair procedures
- Follows written and oral instructions
- Performs other duties as required
- 5 years of experience in the maintenance of wastewater treatment plants and related equipment, or similar maintenance experience
- Experience with maintaining and repairing boilers and heaters.
- Possess a valid driver’s license with no major infractions
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:
The physical and environmental demands required to perform the essential duties of this position include standing, walking, sitting, coordination, balance and agility demands, which may include the ability to stoop, kneel, squat, grasp, reach, perform repetitive hand movements. Additional demands may involve a specific level of dexterity, grip strength, climbing and cardiorespiratory demands. The work areas may be indoor, outdoor, have loud noise, active machinery, high pressure fluid systems, electrical equipment, confined spaces, heights and depths, fumes, air borne particles, noxious gases, and chemicals. The use of appropriate safety equipment will be mandatory in these areas to prevent hazardous contact.
