Overview
The Maintenance Technician position is safety-sensitive and requires a pre-employment physical examination and drug screening. The role involves performing routine electrical and mechanical repair and maintenance functions to ensure the proper operation of Water Reclamation Facilities, Water Treatment Facilities, and Pump Stations equipment.
Responsibilities
- Repair and rebuild electrical equipment at wastewater treatment plants and other Public Utility Department facilities.
- Monitor operating conditions, troubleshoot, and maintain all electrical and mechanical equipment.
- Repair mechanical equipment, including rebuilding pumps and changing bearings.
- Perform routine preventative maintenance activities, including changing oil and lubricating equipment.
- Operate backhoe and crane truck to dig up electrical valves and install machinery.
- Perform welding repairs at PUD facilities as required.
- Assist with inventory of spare parts and equipment for maintenance.
- Perform occasional maintenance work on departmental motor vehicles and heavy equipment.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Be subject to recall to duty in cases of emergency.
Requirements
- High school diploma or G.E.D.
- Technical school diploma in a related field desired.
- Two years of related experience required.
- Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the minimum level of qualifications.
- Valid Class C Driver's License and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record.
- Level III Water/Wastewater Maintenance Technologist Certificate preferred.
- Level II Water/Wastewater Maintenance Technologist Certificate preferred.
- Water Distribution System Operator License preferred.
- Wastewater Collection System Operator License preferred.
- Knowledge of basic electrical troubleshooting.
- Knowledge of mechanical repairs.
- Knowledge of preventative maintenance techniques and practices.
- Skill in operating welder and acetylene torch.
- Skill in operating machinery and using assorted hand tools.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to read and comprehend blueprints and specifications.
Additional Information
- Position qualifies for a 5% certification incentive based upon attainment of various certifications.
- Allows maximum of 10% above grade 16.