Water Treatment Maintenance Worker

Under general supervision performs work of moderate difficulty in semiskilled mechanical maintenance; works under the direction of journeymen, tradesmen or higher level water maintenance workers; performs related work as required. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assists senior plant maintenance worker or journeyman in the dismantling, repairing, and reassembling of motors, pumps, and related equipment and by acting as a safety person; 
• Greases and oils moving parts of engines and other mechanical equipment; connects, fits, cuts and threads pipe and conduit; 
• Transports tools and equipment for journeyman or senior maintenance worker; 
• Drills holes in concrete, metal, wood; 
• Assists in connecting fitting of pipes and valves;
• Drives light truck to pick up parts and supplies and transports them to job sites; 
• Loads and unloads supplies and tools from truck; 
• Cleans and polices area after job has been completed; utilizes a variety of power and hand tools; 
• Performs other miscellaneous duties as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITITES
Knowledge of:

• The equipment, tools and materials used in the maintenance of mechanical equipment.
• Basic safety practices and procedures of the work.

Skill in:

• Interpreting and following oral and written instructions.
• The use of hand and power tools.
• Working and communicating well with others.
• Performance maintenance work in difficult or adverse working conditions.
• Moving and lifting heavy objects.

Ability to:

• Work with individuals of diverse backgrounds.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, peers, superiors, vendor representatives and clients.
• Safely lift tools or equipment weighing up to approximately eighty (80) pounds.
• Work in confined spaces and from heights and depths.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Ability to read at the 10th grade reading level, preferably supplemented by trade school courses and one (1) year of experience in the maintenance of mechanical equipment in a water treatment plant or a similar industrial operation. 

Additional or Special Requirements

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described within this job description must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
In this position, the employee will occasionally stand, sit, climb, push, pull, drag and/or carry up to 80 pounds. The employee will frequently walk-in all-weather conditions. Occasional stooping, kneeling, crawling and crouching may occur with this position.  Speaking and listening are constant essential functions of this position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment described within this job description will be encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
The employee is frequently indoors and outdoors. This employee will occasionally work in extreme heat. This employee will frequently work in conditions where fumes and mists are presents. In addition, this employee will occasionally work in conditions where poor ventilation, dust and gases are present.   This employee will be occasionally exposed to various hazards. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

If you need assistance or an accommodation,  or if you have questions about completing the online application, please contact the Department of Human Resources at (419) 245-1500.


Class Code: Water Treatment Maintenance Worker  (3431)