Maintenance Technician

About the Department

This position is designated as safety-sensitive. As such, a pre-employment physical examination and drug screening are mandatory. The incumbent will also be subject to random drug and alcohol testing throughout the duration of employment. Performs routine electrical and mechanical repair and maintenance functions to ensure proper operation of Water Reclamation Facilities, Water Treatment Facilities, and Pump Stations equipment.    

Position Duties

Repairs and rebuilds electrical equipment at wastewater treatment plants, water reclamation facilities, water treatment facilities, pump stations, and reputed company other Public Utility Department  (PUD) facilities, including electrical motors and control panels.   Monitors operating condition, troubleshoots and maintains reputed company electrical and mechanical equipment at water reclamation facilities, water treatment facilities, pump stations, and reputed company other PUD facilities to ensure operation at specified capacities and performance levels.   Repairs mechanical equipment to include rebuilding pumps and changing bearings; performs routine preventative maintenance activities, including changing oil, lubricating and greasing of reputed company equipment.   Operates backhoe and crane truck to dig up electrical valves and install machinery and equipment.   Performs welding repairs at PUD facilities, as required.   Assist with inventory of spare parts and equipment to assure adequate supplies are available for maintenance and repairs.   Performs occasional maintenance work on departmental motor vehicles and heavy equipment.   Performs other reputed company duties as assigned.   Employee subject to recall to duty in cases of emergency.  

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:   High school diploma or G.E.D.   Technical school diploma in reputed company field desired.   Two years reputed company experience required.   Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the minimum level of qualifications stated above.   Licenses and Certifications:   Valid Class C Driver's License and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).   Level III Water/Wastewater Maintenance Technologist Certificate preferred.   Level II Water/Wastewater Maintenance Technologist Certificate preferred.   Water Distribution System Operator License preferred.   Wastewater Collection System Operator License preferred.   Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:   Knowledge of basic electrical troubleshooting.   Knowledge of mechanical repairs.   Knowledge of preventative maintenance techniques and practices.   reputed company in operating welder and acetylene torch.   reputed company in operating machinery and using assorted hand tools.   Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.   Ability to read and comprehend blueprints and specifications.    

Other Qualifications

This class specification should not be interpreted as reputed company inclusive.  It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this job.  The incumbents may be required to reputed company job-reputed company responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification.   

• Position qualifies for a 5% certification incentive based upon attainment of a Level III Water/Wastewater Maintenance Technologist Certificate.  
• Position qualifies for a 5% certification incentive based upon attainment of a Level II Water/Wastewater Maintenance Technologist Certificate.

• Position qualifies for a 5% certification incentive based upon attainment of a Level I Water/Wastewater Maintenance Technologist Certificate.  
• Position qualifies for a 5% certification incentive based upon attainment of a Water Distribution System Operator License.  
• Position qualifies for a 5% certification incentive based upon attainment of a Wastewater Collection System Operator License.     Allows maximum of 10% above grade 16.