Water Production PRV Maintenance Technician

Under the general supervision of the Water Production Manager, the Water Production PRV Maintenance Technician performs a wide variety of skilled and semi-skilled work in the maintenance and repair of buildings and grounds at various Water Production sites. This is a non-exempt FLSA position.

The Water Production PRV Maintenance Technician assists the Chief Plant Operator with Water Production Operations with maintenance and repairs of all pressure reducing valves and blow offs in the distribution system. Performs troubleshooting, repairs and adjustments on various mechanical parts at water treatment plants; change filters on various ventilation units; reports mechanical & structural malfunctions to Water Production Manager; moves & assists in equipment at various facility sites;

identify projects requiring the services of a higher skilled crafts person; assists in obtaining quotes and arranging for services of outside vendors as directed; assists with special projects periodically as directed; maintains clean, safe and orderly work sites. Perform a variety of work in the maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment, buildings and grounds at various facility sites including carpentry, plumbing, painting, masonry, electrical, mowing and weed eating;

repairs and treats structures such as floors, ceilings, walls, and roofs.

• Assist with pressure reducing valve (PRV) replacement, maintenance, and installation. Mechanically and electrically troubleshoot, inspect, and test valves at specified job sites.
• Ability and knowledge to reference appropriate valve manuals for repair requirements.
• Obtain all site specific and safety related training to perform valve repair services.
• Experience in reading technical diagrams
• Exhibit an ability to effectively communicate with plant personnel regarding valves and instrumentation equipment and customer requirements.
• Assists Plant Operators with routine maintenance
• Assists with repairing and maintaining water production equipment and system to include flushing of water filters and changing chlorine cylinders.
• Assist in daily chemical analyses, in accordance with state mandated requirements and federal guidelines, for alkalinity, pH, hardness, chlorine, color, turbidity, temperature, and chlorides.
• Assists Plant Operators in taking water samples as required by New Mexico Environment Department.
• Responsible for the maintenance and repairs of the various Water Production facilities and structures.
• Inspects, cleans and performs routine maintenance work on vehicles and light equipment; identifies and reports mechanical problems requiring additional repair; performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs on equipment.
• Diagnose, schedule, and perform equipment maintenance/preventative maintenance accurately and timely.
• Broad knowledge of standard practices and procedures of construction trades such as plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, HVAC and mechanical systems for the purpose of performing general building maintenances and repairs.
• Complete work orders and perform necessary repairs.
• Performs routine preventative maintenance on buildings and mechanical equipment to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently, or the physical condition of buildings does not deteriorate
• Performs preventative maintenance and repairs on motors, generators, pressure reducing valves and pumps.
• Identifies and performs basic repairs of plumbing leaks or breaks, opens clogged lines and drains, replaces seals and other minor parts; repairs, replaces and maintains hot water heaters and other appliances.
• Inspects drives, motors and belts, check fluid levels, replace filters or perform other general maintenance actions.
• Responsible for outside ground maintenance to include but not limited to all Water Production buildings, wells, tanks, and other sites as directed by the Water Production Manager.
• Attend training for Water Level Certifications and gain certification for a Level 1 Operator within 2 years. Continue training & testing for additional Water Levels.
• Digs trenches and places pipes or cables for drains & miscellaneous services.

• Completes equipment maintenance, inspections, and checklists
• Completes log of work activities
• Assists and works cooperatively with other Public Works Department Staff on projects.
• Attend safety meetings and assist fellow employees with safety practices and procedures.
• Responsible for cleanliness of work areas.
• Responsible for maintenance of assigned vehicle
• Responsible for general maintenance of hand tools and gas-powered equipment including cleaning and care for tools and equipment.
• Paints or repairs roofs, windows, doors, floors, woodwork, plaster, drywall, or other parts of building.
• Removes damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repairs or replaces using hand tools.
• May constructs forms for pouring concrete, lays forms, mixes and pours, finishes and repairs…