Maintenance Specialist II

Duties

• Pick up equipment parts from vendors
• Install, repair or replace functional parts and components
• Routinely inspect plant equipment and facilities
• Wash down and clean out basins as required
• Add grease and oil to pumps
• Replace air filters
• Operate radio
• Complete work orders and basic forms
• Perform and maintain housekeeping standards
• Understand basic electrical safety
• Operate forklift, weed-eater, and tractor/bush hog
• Repair fences and wooden structures
• Perform basic water analysis on an as needed basis
• May oversee the flushing and sampling of source water and potable water for compliance monitoring or customer complaints
• Performs field water analysis as needed
• Performs customer relations and notification site visits

Requirements

• Maintains job safety standards (personal protection equipment, etc.)
• Complies with City of Shreveport vehicle safety rules
• Trains new team members on safe work practices
• Regularly attends required safety, job related and certification training classes as required
• Subject to be on call 24/7
• Performs other duties as assigned or required

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid State Vehicle Operator's License with class applicable to assigned position
• Three years experience as a Maintenance Specialist I or related field
• Amiss Plant assignment - Hold or be able to obtain Class 2 Water Production, Water Treatment and Water Distribution Certificates issued by the State of Louisiana, Dept. of Health and Hospitals within 3 years

Physical Requirements

• Position may require moderate to extensive stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions, along with some combination of climbing and balancing
• May be subject to sitting for prolonged periods of time at a keyboard or workstation
• Position requires abilities to consistently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, 50 pounds frequently and 100 pounds occasionally

Work Environment

• Work is performed outdoors with exposure to noise, dirt, grease, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, fumes, animals, insects, chemicals, treated/untreated sewer, treated/untreated water, inclement weather, and machinery with moving parts requiring use of protective devices

Benefits

• Vacation and sick leave
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• 10 paid holidays per calendar year
• Long term disability