Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Full Time Ft Wright, KY, US

7 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $18.00 To $24.00 Hourly

Summary

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Maintenance Technician position will be responsible for performing a variety of skilled technical duties and semi-skilled labor related to the mechanical aspects of SD1 pump stations and treatment plants. This position will involve multi-skilled work in the maintenance, operation, and repair of pumps, motors, and mechanical equipment. The work requires confined space entries and lock out/tag out of mechanical components.

The employee must be proficient in fabrication of machines, parts, and structures and job organization and tracking.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (include, but not limited to, the following):

• Support operations of SD1 force mains, pump stations, treatment plants, and associated facilities
• Repair or maintain the operating condition of sewage pumps and equipment
• Repair, overhaul, install, test and inspect mechanical and electro‑mechanical equipment at pump stations, treatment plants, and associated facilities
• Reassemble equipment after completion of inspections, testing, or repairs
• Clean, lubricate, or adjust parts, equipment, or machinery
• Operate hand and machine tools to specified tolerances
• Perform craft maintenance on grounds and structures
• Repair or replace broken or malfunctioning components of machinery or equipment. To include welding and/or fabrication of parts
• Examine parts for defects, such as breakage or excessive wear
• Work in confined spaces inside storage tanks, vaults, and wet wells
• Safely de‑energize and lock out an electrical circuit
• Analyze test results, machine error messages, or information obtained from operators to diagnose equipment problems
• Observe and test the operation of machinery or equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using multimeters or other testing devices
• Study blueprints, or manufacturers' manuals to determine correct installation or operation of pumps, motors and other equipment
• Initiate work orders and request repairs by writing work orders in computerized maintenance management system; ensure work orders are accurate and complete
• Document repair and maintenance performed, and update/append records and attributes in computerized maintenance management system
• Record parts or materials used and order or requisition new parts or materials as necessary
• Understand and use SD1’s procurement guidelines to order or re‑order parts
• Wear all required safety equipment, encourage safe working practices, correct obvious hazards immediately or report them to the proper personnel
• Respond to emergency callouts and perform stand‑by duties as required. This will include participation on a rotating schedule of an after‑hours response team that will include 24/7 response when necessary that may include weekdays, weekends, and holidays as needs arise

Qualifications:

• Minimum of High school Diploma/GED
• The ability to obtain Kentucky Operator Wastewater Collection Systems License within one (1) year of date of employment at the highest level qualified at the start of employment
• Ethics & Integrity: Demonstrates responsibility towards the company, its property, and co‑workers.
• Organization Support: Demonstrates loyalty and supports the organization’s Mission, Vision and Organizational Goals.
• Responsibility & Accountability: Keeps commitments, follows directions and follows through on assignments.
• Safety Awareness: Understands and complies with safety procedures.
• Teamwork & Cooperation Demonstrates respect for others’ perspectives and builds and maintains positive working relationships.
• Active Listening: Listens to understand the other’s perspectives, issues and concerns before responding.
• Attention to Detail: Uses appropriate tools to synthesize data, establish a path to reach measurable results and measure success.
• Communication: Articulates ideas and information in a way that is clear and concise, both verbally and in writing.
• Continual Learning & Building a Learning Organization: Takes the initiative to develop professionally and identify programs or methods to update knowledge and skills that positively impact the organization.
• Crisis Management: Quick…