Trades Technician II-IV Mechanical

About the Role

This position performs work on highly specialized equipment, installing and maintaining pumps, valves and other plant process systems associated with Water Reclamation Facilities. Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of equipment and performs scheduled maintenance repairs. Installs, repairs, overhauls, modifies and maintains mechanical systems, equipment, and machinery. Performs required routine preventative maintenance and repair activities. This job may require on-call rotation and emergency after hours, weekends, and/or holidays.

Responsibilities

• Use mechanical skills including mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of equipment on highly specialized equipment associated with all levels of the water/wastewater treatment process
• Perform installations, repairs, and general maintenance in functional area
• Perform preventative maintenance in functional area
• Prepare materials and cost estimates for various projects within functional area
• Maintain level of supplies and equipment
• Assist with establishing safe construction sites to include directing traffic
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level

Trade Technician II - Grade B213

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or G.E.D. AND two years of trades experience; an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job will also be considered. Valid driver's license.

Additional Duties: May serve as a lead to staff to include assigning and monitoring work and providing direction.

Trade Technician III - Grade B233

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or G.E.D. AND four years of trades experience; an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job will also be considered. Valid driver's license.

Additional Duties: Serves as a lead to staff to include assigning and monitoring work and providing direction. Performs complex installations and repairs in functional area. Inspects equipment and determines if any repairs are needed. Performs preventative maintenance in functional area. Maintains level of supplies and equipment. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Trade Technician IV - Grade B313

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or G.E.D. AND five years of progressively responsible trades experience, some of which is in a supervisory capacity; an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job will also be considered. Valid driver's license.

Additional Duties: Supervises staff to include prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations. Oversees the daily operations of the section to include processing equipment requests, assisting with the budget process, and coordinating all repairs. Performs highly complex installations and repairs in functional area. Assists with the coordination and oversight of the work of outside contractors. Maintains records and prepares reports. Prepares equipment and supply specifications. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Other Requirements

This job is a safety sensitive position that will require a pre-employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing.