Filtration Technician (Union AFSCME)

About the role

This is advanced, skilled, master-level mechanic work installing, maintaining, rebuilding, and repairing a wide variety of water treatment plant equipment, pumps, instruments, and systems.

Responsibilities

• Installs, calibrates, maintains, and repairs instrumentation and telemetry equipment in the Water/Sewer Division such as transmitters;
• operates, maintains, and repairs plant pumps, and motors;
• maintains and repairs electrical switchgear, motor starters and protective devices.
• Designs, builds, wires, and installs relays, controls and telemetry equipment;
• overhauls and rebuilds large and small hydraulic valves and pumps;
• fabricates parts, brackets, performing welding and other mechanical repair work.
• Repairs and maintains water plant building, infrastructure and equipment, flow meters and gauges;
• designs and rebuilds interior structures performing carpentry and concrete work.
• Performs the installation of new equipment and machinery related to water treatment.
• Recommend new equipment, instruments, tools, and methods.
• Maintains and repairs 110v, 240v, 480v and 4160v switchgear, motor starters and protective devices.
• Performs plant operator duties on a rotational basis and may serve as a lead worker over relief operators and Water Workers as required.
• Welds, brazes, and solders parts.
• Tests equipment to locate causes of trouble, using standard test meters.
• Dismantles equipment, using hand tools and power tools.
• Repairs and replaces pipes and equipment, using pipefitting tools.
• Repacks valves and pumps.
• Troubleshoots and maintains large internal combustion engines.
• Aligns machinery to required tolerances.

Requirements

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and a safe driving record at the time of hire.
• Must pass an annual respiratory surveillance examination.
• Must remain appropriately shaven to safely use a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA).
• Must have the ability to be licensed by IDPH to perform bacteriologic tests on water samples.

Preferred Requirements

• Universal Refrigerant License, within 6 months of hire.
• National Incident Management System (NIMS) ICS 100, 200, 700, & 800 Certification within 18 months of hire.
• Demonstrate proficiency in 2 of the five following areas within 6 months of hire.
• Demonstrate proficiency in 3 of the five following areas within 18 months of hire.
• Demonstrate proficiency in 4 of the five following areas within 30 months of hire.
• Demonstrate proficiency in all five of the following areas with 42 months of hire.
• Electricity / Electrical work
• Basic electronics and controls
• Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) theory, installation, and repair
• Plumbing
• Welding, fabrication, and metalworking

Physical Requirements

• Ability to transfer, transport, and manipulate parts for assembly.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and climb under, around, pumps, motors, and other equipment and work in confined spaces.
• Ability to work in cold, damp locations for extended periods of time.
• Frequent exposure to dangerous equipment works situations, loud noise levels, chemicals, poor lighting, fumes, humidity, dust, gases, and odors.

Safety Equipment

• Hardhat
• Safety glasses
• Reflective vest
• Gloves
• Steel-toed shoes
• Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
• Risk mask

Supervision

Work is performed under the direction of a supervisor. Considerable latitude is provided for correct diagnosis and assessment of repair work methods and requirements. Work assignments are given through work orders, verbal instructions, or identification of required repair, with the employee responsible for completing the work according to City work rules and safety regulations. Work is reviewed through ongoing observation, written and verbal communications, meetings, and feedback from the supervisor and from other department employees. Guidance is provided through rules and regulations, policies and procedures, Unified Work Rules, Union Contract, Personnel Rules, and OSHA. Additional guidance is provided through the Illinois EPA lab certification, national electrical codes, and federal water acts. Work is evaluated at least annually for the safe and skilled operation of equipment, quality of tasks, adherence to work rules, and performance in accordance with classification standard. Employees may serve as lead workers over Water Plant Operators, relief Operators, and Water Workers I and II.

Public Contact

The employee has regular contact with other City employees regarding maintenance and repairs, as well as occasional contact with the public regarding complaints.

Selection Method

• Structured Oral Interview
• Two (2) years

Application Instructions

To apply for this position, please apply online at www.cityofevanston.org on or before the closing date. Chosen candidates will be required to provide proof of licenses, certifications, and education required for this position. Candidates will also be subject to qualifying pre-employment processes, including medical examination, drug/alcohol screen, employment verification, and criminal background check. The City of Evanston is an equal opportunity employer and ensures against discrimination in employment on the basis of a person's race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, military discharge status, source of income, housing status, or gender identity. The City of Evanston is also committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. Any person needing mobility or communications access assistance should contact Human Resources at 847-448-8204 (voice) or 847-866-5095 (TTY).