Utilities Maintenance Specialist - Water
Description
The hiring salary for this position is $46,871 - $49,579 annually. The full range for this position is $46,871 - $71,431 annually.
Job Summary
Assists Utilities Mechanic in performing preventive and corrective maintenance on all equipment and systems in water stations. Position reports to the Head Operator.
Essential Functions
- Assists in troubleshooting and performing preventive and corrective maintenance on all equipment in water systems
- Assists in disassembling, rebuilding, and reassembling motors, valves, pumps, gearboxes, etc. to rehabilitate equipment
- Check out and evaluate operation of equipment after rebuild is complete
- Assists in performing minor electrical work in conjunction with mechanical repairs (e.g., connects/disconnects wires, investigates/corrects minor pump control problems)
- Responds to emergency and customer complaint calls
- Requests the purchase of parts, equipment, and services needed to perform repairs
- Documents all preventive and corrective work performed
- Performs minor welding and cutting work to complete repairs and fabricate parts for bracing/repairs
- Performs station checks as needed
- Collections and analyzes water samples as needed
Other Duties
Performs other duties as assigned
Typical Qualifications
- Ability to gain working knowledge of St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission policies and procedures
- Act as a representative of St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission to the public
- Expert knowledge of relevant maintenance and repair practices and procedures as they relate to liquid and gas chlorination, pumps, and valves
- Knowledge of safety regulations and established procedures for operating, repairing, removing, and installing equipment/materials as well as for ensuring safety
- Effective communication with other staff members and the public
- Prepare and maintain accurate records
- Wear appropriate PPE for confined space entry
Required Qualifications
- Training and/or Education: High school diploma or G.E.D. and two or more years of job-related experience
- Experience: Or equivalent technical training, education, and/or experience
- Licenses or Certificates: Must possess a valid Maryland driver’s license, Class C. Must apply for a Temporary Water License within 30 days of hire
Special Requirements
None
Physical Demands
Work demands occasional strenuous effort. For example, handling moderately heavy tools, equipment, or materials of 30 to 60 pounds or more. Unusual Demands: Work environment involves high risks with exposure to potentially dangerous situations or unusual environmental stress which require a range of safety and other precautions, e.g., aggressive human behavior, extreme outdoor weather conditions, confined work space, or similar situations where conditions cannot be controlled.
Typical Qualifications
Ability to gain working knowledge of St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission policies and procedures
Act as a representative of St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission to the public
Expert knowledge of relevant maintenance and repair practices and procedures as they relate to liquid and gas chlorination, pumps, and valves
Knowledge of safety regulations and established procedures for operating, repairing, removing, and installing equipment/materials as well as for ensuring safety
Effective communication with other staff members and the public
Prepare and maintain accurate records
Wear appropriate PPE for confined space entry
Required Qualifications
- Training and/or Education: High school diploma or G.E.D. and two or more years of job-related experience
- Experience: Or equivalent technical training, education, and/or experience
- Licenses or Certificates: Must possess a valid Maryland driver’s license, Class C. Must apply for a Temporary Water License within 30 days of hire
Special Requirements
None
Physical Demands
Work demands occasional strenuous effort. For example, handling moderately heavy tools, equipment, or materials of 30 to 60 pounds or more. Unusual Demands: Work environment involves high risks with exposure to potentially dangerous situations or unusual environmental stress which require a range of safety and other precautions, e.g., aggressive human behavior, extreme outdoor weather conditions, confined work space, or similar situations where conditions cannot be controlled.