Water Treatment Facilities Maintenance Technician

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

This position is responsible for the consistent and reliable operation of various water supply, pumping, and treatment facilities by the repair and maintenance of these facilities. This position reports to the Water Treatment Facility Maintenance Supervisor.

• Repairs and maintains water pumping and treatment facilities.
• Maintains water pumping and treatment facilities’ buildings and grounds.
• Calibrates, Maintains and Repairs various facility instrumentation and SCADA equipment.
• Maintains inventory of parts and supplies for facilities and equipment
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Sense of responsibility and commitment; ability to meet expectations; quality of work output; willingness to admit and correct mistakes.

Ability to express oneself clearly, credibly, and respectfully in an appropriate tone; quality of judgment exercised in what information should be communicated; ability to adjust to different communication styles.

Commitment to team activities; placing value of team success over personal recognition; altruism; impact on team success; willingness to fulfill a variety of roles.

Initiative exercised in solving problems; willingness to take on new responsibilities; acting on opportunities and presenting ideas; modeling a positive attitude and resilience; volunteering for group work; praising work of the City and coworkers; demonstrating pride in public service.

Views citizens as a priority; demonstrates ethical, trustworthy behavior, stands as an example of servant leadership; maintains trust of the Auburn citizens.

High school diploma or equivalent; one (1) to three (3) years’ experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Possession of a valid driver’s license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated. Requirement exists at the time of hire and as a condition of continued employment.
• Possession of or ability to obtain an Alabama Grade II or higher certification for water treatment within 18 months of employment. Requirement is a condition of continued employment.

• Knowledge of the operation, maintenance and repair of surface water treatment plants, groundwater production facilities, pumping facilities, and related infrastructure.
• Knowledge of the repair and maintenance of pumps, motors, and emergency power systems.
• Knowledge of computers, job-related software programs, tools, and equipment.
• Knowledge of the repair and maintenance of electrical and plumbing systems.
• Knowledge of water sampling and laboratory analysis procedures.
• Knowledge of lawn and building maintenance tools and techniques.
• Knowledge of local government operations, policies and plans, and modern office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other similar programs.
• Skill in using computers for data…