Electrical Mechanical Technician

Salary Range:
Electrical Mechanical Technician: $5,456 - $6,964 per month

Job Type: Full-Time Department:
Utilities

Location:

Lakeport, California (Utilities)

Full Job Description Benefits

Under general supervision of the Utilities Superintendent to perform installation, maintenance and repair work of electrical and mechanical systems associated with water and wastewater systems. Plans and coordinates repair and maintenance activities based on priority of operations.

Following are typical duties for this position. The successful candidate may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Installs new service panels; runs conduit; designs and installs relay and photo controls at City Facility’s including lights; designs and installs alarm systems for City Facility’s including water reservoirs; designs and installs irrigation systems; makes wiring diagrams; repairs, installs and troubleshoots electronic components.
• Installs a variety of plumbing fixtures such as eye wash stations and water heaters; solders copper pipes; repairs and/or replaces valves and other plumbing fixtures.
• Evaluates work methods and operations; plans and schedules activities; prepares, estimates, and monitors maintenance and operating costs; evaluates policies, procedures, and services to determine effectiveness; makes changes to increase effectiveness to meet objectives controls expenditures of allocated funds.
• Requests the purchase of parts, equipment, and supplies; supervises the control of parts, equipment, and supplies inventory; coordinates the procurement of various parts, equipment, and supplies for other public works divisions; prepares purchase order requests, writes specifications for new equipment and obtains price quotations; ensures that inventory is maintained at levels adequate to meet equipment , maintenance and repair needs.
• Performs mechanical work in the maintenance, installation and repair of mechanical devices such as pumps, motors, air compressors, and other various power equipment.
• Install and maintain various telecommunication equipment to provide supervisory control and data acquisition.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance; answer emergency and trouble calls; conduct routine inspections; inspect and approve substation and commercial switch gear and other related equipment.
• Design, understand and troubleshoot complicated control and relaying schemes; test, maintain and troubleshoot control circuits.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other city employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner in a variety of hazardous environments including toxic liquids, gases and high voltages.
• Maintain and calibrate monitoring equipment such as gas detectors, turbid meters, analyzers and recorders.
• Overtime for after-hours emergencies, as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for satisfactory job performance. Example combinations include graduation from high school or equivalent supplemented by specialized training in electrical, electronic or related field.

Thorough knowledge of the tools, equipment, and procedures used in the maintenance and repair of electrical/mechanical equipment; safe work practices; operation of tools and equipment used in this job classification. Considerable knowledge of methods; pertinent laws,…