Plant Maintenance Repairman 2nd Class

The Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority; St. Thomas; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Plant Maintenance Repairman 2nd Class to join their team. This role involves performing a variety of maintenance tasks, including the repair and upkeep of buildings, plumbing fixtures, and water plants. The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of building trades and experience in carpentry, plumbing, and masonry. You'll be using power tools and equipment to ensure the facilities are well-maintained and operational. If you are passionate about hands-on work and enjoy a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in carpentry, plumbing, and masonry or building maintenance work.
• Ability to operate a variety of power tools and perform general maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Inspects, repairs, and maintains boiler fireside refractory and brickwork.
• Performs building maintenance work including painting, carpentry, and plumbing.
• Cleans and maintains drainage and sewer lines as necessary.

Skills

Building Trades Knowledge

Repair and Maintenance Skills

Ability to Operate Power Tools

Carpentry Skills

Plumbing Skills

Masonry Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Forklift

Man Lift

High Pressure Washer

Job description

Under general supervision, the Plant Maintenance Repairman 2nd Class performs skilled and unskilled work involving the repair and maintenance of painted structures, plumbing fixtures, buildings, wood work and water plants. Work may be assigned on the basis of an employee's major area of skill but an employee in this class is expected to perform work in a variety of general maintenance areas; performs other related work as required.

Responsibilities:

• Inspects, replaces, repairs and maintains all boiler fireside refractory and brickwork; cleans water walls, floor tiles, super heaters.
• Erects and removes internal and external scaffolding.
• Maintains the intake structure, trash rack, sluice ways and drainage.
• Cleans and maintains drainage and sewer lines; repairs or replaces windows, doors, gutters, etc., as necessary; cleans and replaces all air conditioning filters on routine schedules.
• Performs building maintenance work such as painting, carpentry, masonry, and plumbing as required; operates a variety of power tools and shop equipment to include forklift, man lift and high pressure washer.
• Cleans condensers and evaporators on the water plants; cleans up plant site and removes garbage to the dump.

Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of one or more of the building trades.
• Ability to repair, maintain and clean a variety of plant fixtures and equipment; ability to operate fuel or other automotive equipment; skilled in the use of a variety of bench and hand tools.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma including or supplemented by courses in the building trades, and two (2) years of experience in carpentry, plumbing, and masonry or building maintenance work.