Utilities Maintenance Mechanic

This is responsible skilled and leader work in the maintenance and repair of sewer or water utilities plants, systems, and equipment.

An employee in this class is responsible for the performance of skilled maintenance and repair work on a wide variety of sewer or water utilities equipment.

Works under the general direction of a supervisor with considerable independence in carrying out assignments.

Water Reclamation Services Bureau
- Maintains, repairs, and adjusts mechanical equipment including, but not limited to, pumps, blowers, screens, strainers, mixers, piping, collectors, lubrication systems, lift stations, cleaning/flushing equipment, generators, and SCADA instrumentation and controls. Uses confined space safety equipment when required by policy. Performs minor motor vehicle maintenance. Installs new wiring in pump stations. Changes and checks oil in compressors and performs other maintenance and repair activities.

Makes repairs or alterations to buildings and systems including roofs, plumbing, doors, windows, painting, masonry, handrails, fencing, etc. Provides advice to subordinates on difficult repairs. Accesses, enters, and updates work orders into a computerized maintenance management system. Drives to various locations to inspect and service equipment. Performs related work as required.

Water Bureau
- Maintains and repairs a wide variety of water plant and distribution equipment, including, but not limited to, water pressure operating valves, diaphragms, chlorinators, elevation gauges, meters, chemical feeders, motors, sludge pumps, chlorine lines, evaporators, generators, SCADA instrumentation and controls, and other water treatment plant processing and associated equipment. Repairs boilers, motors, pumps, etc. Installs new wiring in pump stations. Changes and checks oil in compressors and performs other maintenance and repair activities.

Drives to various locations to inspect and service equipment. Performs general maintenance on lift stations, elevated tanks, standpipes, reservoirs, and auxiliary equipment. Performs general maintenance such as painting, yard maintenance and cleaning wet wells. Updates charts and records regarding daily activities. Accesses, enters, and updates work orders into a computerized maintenance management system. Performs general maintenance on pump station backup generator.

Provides advice to subordinates on difficult repairs. Performs related work as required.

Graduation from an accredited high school or GED and a minimum of three years of paid experience in the maintenance and repair of wastewater treatment plant, sewer collection, drinking water treatment, or water distribution equipment, or an equivalent combination of paid experience and training. THE EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT MEANS THAT YOU MAY SUBSTITUTE UP TO 50% OF PAID EXPERIENCE WITH RELATED TRAINING.

Possession of a valid State of Ohio driver's license.

Knowledge of the methods, tools, practices, and procedures used in the maintenance and repair of complex water or wastewater treatment machinery and equipment. Knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of mechanical maintenance and repair work.

Skill in the use of computerized maintenance management systems and related software. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to apply acquired knowledge and skills to the repair of a variety of equipment and machines. Ability to read simple schematic drawings. Ability to follow oral instructions. Ability to work in conditions of stress or hazard. Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.

LIst of essential job functions available upon request.

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