Two years experience in the maintenance and repair.
Possess a valid driver's license
Preferred Qualifications
Some trade school education with an emphasis on electrical and mechanical equipment and metal fabrication
Knowledge of the methods, materials, equipment, and tools used in the construction, repair, and operation of engines, pumps, and other mechanical equipment related to water/wastewater treatment plant operations and procedures
Knowledge of the operations of internal combustion engines and electrical pump motors; safe work practices
Ability to enter data into a computer maintenance management system
Responsibilities:
Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on buildings, structures, grounds, machinery, and equipment
Lubricates equipment and checks for malfunctions; replaces packing in pumps or valves; replaces bearings in motors, pumps, and other equipment; tunes engines, sets valve clearance, cleans, and adjusts regulators
Analyzes equipment failures to determine cause and to prevent recurrences
Installs and sets up new equipment
Cleans out pipes and performs other plumbing and pipe fitting tasks as required
Uses gas and/or arc welding equipment to heat, cut, braze, or weld
Assists in keeping maintenance records
Communicates effectively at all levels regarding recommended maintenance and repair procedures
