Senior Water Maintenance Mechanic

This position is responsible for manual and supervisory work, which involves light and heavy physical labor in the area of Water Treatment Plant equipment repairs, preventative maintenance and assistance in repairs of mechanical, electrical and instrumentation equipment associated with the water treatment plant.

• Supervise maintenance staff and assist vendors and contractors.
• Maintain a clean work environment and adhere to industry (AWWA) regulations.
• Assist in the development and implementation of a comprehensive preventive maintenance program.
• Perform a variety of manual work in connection with plant maintenance, pumping stations and storage tanks.
• May perform physical tasks such as lifting, pushing, handling boxes, flushing fire hydrants, operating fire hydrant hose and running errands.
• Communicate with supervisors to receive advice, instructions and directions.
• Assist with troubleshooting and repair of electronic, mechanical and hydraulic systems, low and medium voltage electric systems; assist licensed electricians with high voltage electrical work.
• Monitor the availability of parts and replenish supplies.
• Provide 24 hour on-call emergency duty, troubleshoot and make minor repairs.
• Use a variety of hand tools such as pipe-wrench, hammer, screwdrivers, measuring tape, etc.
• Assist the mechanical maintenance supervisor with equipment, diagnostics, repairs, issuing assignments and other assigned duties.

High school diploma or equivalent; equivalent combination of education and experience. Must possess a valid State of Georgia Driver’s license.

• Knowledge of City departmental policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of water supply, treatment, distribution, facility operations and maintenance procedures.
• Knowledge of standard practices, materials, tools, hazards and safety practices of the mechanical trade.
• Skill in operating various tools.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, contractors and vendors.

The Supervisor assigns work in terms of general instructions. Completed work is reviewed for accuracy as well as the nature and propriety of the final results.

Guidelines include City and departmental policies and procedures, standard operating procedures and EPD regulations, state and federal laws, CMMS program and O & M manual.

The work consists of a variety of administrative and technical duties related to replacing, repairing, and maintaining equipment in water filter plants.

The purpose of this position is to maintain water production facilities, storage tanks, pumping stations and related equipment.

Contacts are typically with co-workers, plant operators, electricians, distribution maintenance engineers, contractors and vendors.

Contacts are typically to give and exchange information, resolve problems and provide services.

The work is typically performed with the employee sitting, standing, bending, crouching or stooping. The employee must occasionally lift light or heavy objects, climb ladders, enter confined spaces and use tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity.

The employee is exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, irritating chemicals, and occasional inclement weather. The work may require the use of protective devices such as gloves, masks, goggles and protective clothing.

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