Water Production PRV Maintenance Technician

About the role

The Water Production PRV Maintenance Technician performs a wide variety of skilled and semi-skilled work in the maintenance and repair of buildings and grounds at various Water Production sites under the supervision of the Chief Plant Operator.

Responsibilities

• Assist with pressure reducing valve (PRV) replacement, maintenance, and installation.
• Mechanically and electrically troubleshoot, inspect, and test valves at specified job sites.
• Reference appropriate valve manuals for repair requirements.
• Obtain all site specific and safety related training to perform valve repair services.
• Exhibit an ability to effectively communicate with plant personnel regarding valves and instrumentation equipment and customer requirements.
• Assists Plant Operators with routine maintenance.
• Assists with repairing and maintaining water production equipment and system to include flushing of water filters and changing chlorine cylinders.
• Affords assistance in daily chemical analyses, in accordance with state mandated requirements and federal guidelines, for alkalinity, pH, hardness, chlorine, color, turbidity, temperature, and chlorides.
• Affords assistance in taking water samples as required by New Mexico Environment Department.
• Maintains the maintenance and repairs of the various Water Production facilities and structures.
• Inspects, cleans and performs routine maintenance work on vehicles and light equipment; identifies and reports mechanical problems requiring additional repair; performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs on equipment.
• Schedules and performs equipment maintenance/preventative maintenance accurately and timely.
• Broad knowledge of standard practices and procedures of construction trades such as plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, HVAC and mechanical systems for the purpose of performing general building maintenances and repairs.
• Completes work orders and performs necessary repairs.
• Performs routine preventative maintenance on buildings and mechanical equipment to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently, or the physical condition of buildings does not deteriorate.
• Identifies and performs basic repairs of plumbing leaks or breaks, opens clogged lines and drains, replaces seals and other minor parts; repairs, replaces and maintains hot water heaters and other appliances.
• Inspects drives, motors and belts, check fluid levels, replace filters or perform other general maintenance actions.
• Responsible for outside ground maintenance to include but not limited to all Water Production buildings, wells, tanks, and other sites as directed by the Water Production Manager.
• Attends training for Water Level Certifications and gains certification for a Level 1 Operator within 2 years. Continue training & testing for additional Water Levels.
• Digs trenches and places pipes or cables for drains & miscellaneous services.

Qualifications

• High School Education or Equivalent required.
• Two years’ experience in maintenance or construction required.
• Building and ground maintenance experience preferred.
• State of New Mexico level 1 water certification required within 2 years of date of hire.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Must be able to pass criminal history checks.
• Must be willing to take and pass a drug/alcohol test and comply with agency “Drug Free” Policy.
• Must possess and maintain valid New Mexico motor vehicle operator’s permit of appropriate classification and endorsement as required.
• Must agree to maintain a satisfactory MVR and minimum requirement of insurability as required by law.
• Physical Demands: Perform a variety of physical labor including climbing ladders, squatting, bending, kneeling, and reaching for long periods of time. Occasional pushing, pulling, lifting and/or moving up to 70 pounds. Occasional squatting or bending required. Exposure to mechanical hazards, chemicals, noise, dust, electrical hazards, and chlorine gas. Must be physically fit to move heavy equipment, valves, pumps and motors, chemical bags and 500-700 pound drums of water treatment chemicals with assistance or mechanical devices. Possess ability to adapt to inclement weather conditions and/or situations. May work a fairly irregular schedule, long hours, weekends, and holidays. May be called when needed. Noise level could be moderate to loud in work environment. Exposure to mechanical hazards, chemicals, noise, dust, electrical hazards, and chlorine gas.
• Work Environment: Possess ability to adapt to inclement weather conditions and/or situations. May work a fairly irregular schedule, long hours, weekends, and holidays. May be called when needed. Noise level could be moderate to loud in work environment. Exposure to mechanical hazards, chemicals, noise, dust, electrical hazards, and chlorine gas.
• Travel Requirements: Normal travel - ability to travel for activities such as meetings, classes, and workshops in and out of the area. Must be able to travel by air as needed to attend training, conferences, and related activities. Overnight travel as required.