Utilities Mechanic - Water Job Silver Spring area,Maryland USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

The hiring salary for this position is generally $58,228 - $63,345 annually. The full range for this position is $58,228 - $88,740 annually.

Job Summary:

Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on all equipment associated with the water stations and distribution systems. Operates and documents the performance of the water treatment and distributions systems throughout St. Mary’s County. Ensures public safety and compliance with regulations. Position reports to the Water Superintendent.

Essential Functions:

Maintains and repairs equipment required to treat and distribute water to the distribution system; troubleshoots and performs preventive and corrective maintenance on all equipment

Maintains a variety of operational and maintenance logs, reports, and other forms using designated computer programs

Disassemble, rebuild and reassemble motors, valves, pumps, gearboxes, etc. to rehabilitate equipment. Performs quality control on equipment after rebuild is complete

Performs required electrical work in conjunction with mechanical repairs and preventive maintenance checks (i.e. connects/disconnects wires, troubleshoots and performs maintenance on minor pump control problems)

Requests the purchase of parts, equipment and services needed to perform repairs

Completes a variety of operational and maintenance logs, reports required for equipment history files and inventory controls on repair parts. Documents all preventive and corrective work performed

Monitors, troubleshoots and maintains SCADA equipment that is assigned to the water system

Performs duties as an operator when required to include station checks, water sampling and standby

Operates and maintains motor vehicles, farm, and construction and lawn maintenance equipment

Performs minor welding and cutting work to complete repairs and fabricate parts for bracing and repairs as required

Must maintain full certification status of classes required by the Certification Board to maintain required license

Ability to wear appropriate PPE for confined space entry including respiratory gear

Performs any other duties or assignments that are determined to be necessary for continuous and safe operation of Met Com’s facilities

Performs standby duties as required.

Other Duties:

Performs other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (These are pre-employment KSA that apply only to Essential Job Functions.):

Ability to gain thorough knowledge of St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission policies and procedures

Ability to act as a representative of St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission to the public

Expert knowledge of relevant maintenance and repair practices and procedures as they relate to liquid and gas chlorination, pumps, and valves

Knowledge of safety regulations and established procedures for operating, repairing, removing and installing equipment/materials as well as for ensuring safety

Ability to effectively communicate with other staff members and train and provide technical guidance to others

Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records

Ability to wear appropriate PPE for confined space entry

Required Qualifications (

Note:

Any acceptable combination of education, training and relevant experience that provides the above knowledge, abilities and skills may be substituted on a full-time year for year basis.):

Training and/or

Education:

High school diploma or G.E.D. and two or more years of job-related experience

Experience:

Or equivalent technical training, education, and/or experience in water treatment and distribution field

Licenses or Certificates:

Class 2 Water Treatment and MDE Water Sampler Certification

Must possess a valid Maryland driver’s license, ClassC

Temporary Traffic Control Manager Certification desired

Special Requirements:

None…