Wastewater Maintenance Tech

Position Description

Marion Utilities Service Board

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Title

Maintenance Technician

Employment Status Full-Time

Utility Division

Wastewater

EEO Code 7-A

Workgroup/Unit

Operation and Maintenance

Wage Range 12

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Effective Date January 2, 2022

Job Summary

Performs a variety of routine and specialized maintenance functions within the Wastewater Division; This position provides for the installation, care, and maintenance of physical and mechanical processes and equipment associated with wastewater treatment processes, systems and appurtenances

Supervision Received and Exercised

Works under Supervision of the Wastewater Division Operation and Maintenance Workgroup Supervisor; Performs a variety of routine duties within established policies and procedures or by referral to the supervisor’s guidelines

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent; Demonstrated strong mechanical aptitude and a minimum of 1 year of experience in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and/or pipefitting; Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment processes and systems is preferred; Demonstration of an alternate equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provide the required levels of related knowledge, skill, and ability will be considered

Licensure and/or Certification Requirements

Must possess a valid Indiana CDL Driver’s license or ability to obtain upon residency; Certification in welding, pipefitting, or similar vocation is preferred 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Participates in work associated with the installation and maintenance of wastewater treatment process infrastructure, equipment, systems, and associated appurtenances; Identifies unusual issues and problems related to machinery, equipment, controls, and infrastructure and through consultation with Workgroup Supervisor, determines and implements corrective action; May be assigned leadership responsibilities for a given task or project
• Perform a variety of maintenance and repair activities such as welding and fabrication work, pipefitting and valve installation and maintenance; Assists in troubleshooting, maintaining, repairing, replacing, installing, constructing, and/or rebuilding a variety of systems, machinery and equipment (i.e. pumps, blowers, motors, valves, generators, piping systems, heat exchangers, etc.); Perform preventive and corrective maintenance activities, as well as a full range of general maintenance duties including; vehicle maintenance, cleaning, painting, building and grounds maintenance, etc.;  Documents and maintains records associated with maintenance and work activities
• Operates a variety of heavy equipment, trucks requiring CDL, vehicles, forklift, tractors, and mowers; Uses, with proficiency, a variety of hand-tools, power-tools, welders, torch, and other specialty tools and equipment
• Assists in the transport and application of bio-solids and/or process residuals in keeping with associated regulatory requirements and Utility Policy
• Assists with operation of treatment processes during power outages, abnormally high flow, or as otherwise required; Participates in On-Call rotation and responds to after-hours calls accordingly; Due to the nature of Wastewater Treatment Facility Maintenance, the incumbent is required to participate in after-hours emergency repairs whenever possible regardless of being On-Call; Investigates emergency situations; Determines, and takes corrective action to resolution
• Performs in strict compliance with IOSHA safety standards, Utility Policies and Procedures, as well as applicable Federal, State, and local codes, regulations, and requirements
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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of: Current principles, practices, and procedures associated with mechanical and process maintenance and equipment; General Industrial Standards for workplace safety; Basic use of personal computer for, data-entry, schedule management, email, and internet research

Skills Demonstrated in: Mechanical aptitude, Reasoning and problem solving; Effective communication; Interpersonal interaction; Comprehension; Multi-tasking; Self-Motivation

Ability to: Perform heavy manual labor using a variety of tools and equipment; Listen to and understand technical information and ideas presented through oral and written communication; Read and interpret basic maps and blueprints; Quickly recognize unusual or threatening circumstances and initiate proper response; Establish and maintain effective working relationships; Effectively respond to conflict, contacts, inquiries, and complaints; Effectively work independently or as part of a team; Apply knowledge of principles, standards, and practices as defined above

While performing required duties, the incumbent is regularly required to work in a workshop, outside on remote locations, and throughout the facility; is frequently required to maneuver and navigate uneven surfaces, steps, stairs, ladders, platforms, and restricted isle-ways and walk-ways; may work in or around confined spaces; is often exposed to extreme weather conditions including: heat, cold, wind, rain, sleet/snow; is often required to perform manual labor including lifting of up to 80 pounds
 

Additional Requirements

This position description in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities which may be performed or assumed by the position incumbent. The incumbent is required to follow the instructions and perform duties required by the position's supervisor, appointing authority or designee as stated in the corresponding classification specification.