Utilities Maintenance Specialist - Water Job Annapolis area,Maryland USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

The hiring salary for this position is $45,953 - $48,607 annually. The full range for this position is $45,953 - $70,031 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, rebuild and reassemble 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, investigate/correct 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

Collects and analyzes water samples as needed

Other Duties

Performs other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (These are pre‑employment KSA that apply only to Essential Job Functions.)

Ability to gain working knowledge of St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission policies and procedures

Ability to 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

Ability to effectively communicate with other staff members and the public

Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records

Ability to wear appropriate PPE for confined space entry

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Metropolitan Commission is an affirmatively action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic covered by law.

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