Maintenance Mechanic II Wastewater Treatment Plant

Job Description Position Purpose

Performs maintenance services, installation or repairs in one or more skill areas such as plumbing, mechanical, electrical repairs, pneumatic, hydraulic, installation, carpentry, painting or vehicle servicing. Inspects, maintains, repairs and installs mechanical, electromechanical, pneumatic and/or hydraulic equipment at plant and/or pump stations. Repairs and maintains all types of pumps and other kinds of mechanical equipment or machinery.

• Repairs sewage, sludge and water pumps and any other kind of pumps.
• Operates drill presses to repair parts to machinery or mechanical devices.
• Utilizes pipe threaders when necessary. Copper Plumbing, Soldering.
• Repair chemical feeders and chlorinators. UV Systems.
• Welds metal pieces to repair metal objects with welding equipment.
• Fabricates metal parts from metal stock. Sheet Metal Fab and Bend.
• Cuts metal with acetylene torches. Repair weld equipment.
• Greases mechanical equipment and plant machinery.
• Installs pumps and other mechanical equipment. Fabricate to fit or work.
• Checks gear boxes, motors and equipment to insure proper operation and fluid levels.
• Complete predictive and preventative maintenance tasks.
• Operate Equipment OPS-Crane-Backhoe, Front End Loader, Forklift.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• Performs routine and preventative maintenance, lubrication and minor adjustments on machines and related equipment which may include pumps, engines, centrifuges, generators, valves, gates, mixers, conveyors, blowers, dryers, chemical feed and odor control, disinfection equipment, vacuum filters and belt presses. Promptly reports any operational problems with machines or equipment to Lead or Supervisor.
• Learns to inspect and becomes proficient at mechanical troubleshooting to determine repairs needed. Dismantles equipment to gain access to and repairs defective parts using hand tools, power tools and precision measuring and testing devices. Re-assembles and tests equipment ensuring safe and efficient operating condition is restored. Learns to troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic and electronic equipment and instrumentation.
• Performs facility maintenance and repair and may replace or install light bulbs, fluorescents, tubes, damaged glass, windows, doors, partitions, ceiling or floor tile, door locks, carpet, and/or paint.
• May perform manual labor including cleaning equipment, facilities and grounds as required and properly disposes of waste according to safety and environmental policies. Operates vehicles for plant operational purposes.
• Learns to estimate time and material costs for various projects.
• May assist in other areas of plant as directed.

• Spends 100% of time in operations environment.
• Typically spends 25 – 35% of time exposed to outdoor and sometimes inclement weather.
• Company service vehicles are used as required.
• Travels 1 – 2 times per year for company provided training.
• May serve rotational 24‑hour emergency on‑call.
• * Possible Work Hazards :
  **** May be exposed to possible operations hazards including fumes, dust, toxic and caustic chemicals, noise, rotating machinery, high pressure and hot and cold temperatures, slippery surfaces, water and electrical hazards.

• High school or GED with the ability to read, write and comprehend English (operational, process, safety and quality instructions) and be able to carry out verbal and written instructions.
• Some vocational training and mechanical aptitude preferred, with the ability to read, interpret and record data from meters, gauges, scales, panels, computer consoles and other equipment.
• Three years of experience in a related position with ability to comprehend specifications, blueprints and manuals.
• Experience using power, pneumatic, hydraulic, and hand tools and shop tools such as drill press, band saw, bench grinder, and torque wrench preferred.
• Experience using material handling equipment, pressure gauges and precision measuring instruments.
• Steel fabrication and welding experience may be required if necessary at site.

• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Must…