Equipment Maintenance Technician II

American Water Works Association; La Plata (MD); On-site; USD 54,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles County Government is seeking an Equipment Maintenance Technician II to perform water and wastewater system maintenance. You will work under the Equipment Maintenance Supervisor, assisting skilled mechanics and maintaining records in the INFOR system.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 3 years of mechanical maintenance experience, and a valid driver's license. Position may require on-call duties and working overtime in a safety-sensitive environment with potential exposure

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3 years of mechanical maintenance experience.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Subject to on-call and extended hours.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain water/wastewater machinery at facilities.
• Clean, lubricate, and replace components; perform oil changes.
• Install new or modified machinery and equipment.
• Transport tools and materials to work sites.
• Connect and disconnect electrical power as needed.
• Monitor SCADA alarms and maintenance data in INFOR system.
• Maintain maintenance records in computerized system.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance knowledge

Tools handling

Ability to follow instructions

Physical endurance

Confined spaces entry

Electrical knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

INFOR CMMS

Geographic Information System

SCADA systems

Job description

Summary

The hiring salary for this position is $53,543.40 - $58,798.74 annually.

Charles County Government is seeking a dynamic Equipment Maintenance Technician II to perform water and wastewater system maintenance work for the County's Utility Department. Technician's work will involve assisting skilled mechanics in the maintenance, installation and repair of water and wastewater equipment used in the system. This position will update and maintains maintenance records and uses computerized maintenance system.

Essential Job Functions

• Detects and repairs faulty machinery components, at county water and wastewater treatment facilities.
• Cleans and lubricates machinery; changes oil as required.
• Installs new or modified machinery and facilities.
• Prepares and transports materials and tools to work sites.
• Connects and disconnects electrical power.
• Follows safety practices in the performance of all duties.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.
• Monitors the County wide Supervisor Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) alarm system, County radios, for the County Department of Public Works/Utilities.
• Uses Geographic Information System (GIS)
• Uses computerized maintenance data system (INFOR), to keep track of work orders.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or an acceptable equivalency diploma (GED). Three (3) years of mechanical maintenance experience; or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.

Licenses or Certifications:

Must possess a valid driver's license.

Special Requirements/Qualifications:

Subject to work beyond the normal scheduled hours of work.

Subject to call back in emergencies.

Required to be on-call, periodically.

May work in confined space areas

Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination conducted by a licensed medical examiner listed on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) National Registry is required.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION, AND EMPLOYEES IN THIS POSITION ARE SUBJECT TO RANDOM DRUG AND ALCOHOL SCREENING.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of basic methods and procedures used in mechanical maintenance.
• Knowledge of the use and care of hand, power and other tools used in the work.
• Ability to follow specific instructions and procedures and refer nonstandard situations or problems to others.
• Ability to perform mechanical maintenance on machinery and equipment used in water and wastewater systems.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work.
• Ability to use the tools and equipment of the work efficiently.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Knowledge of basic electricity.
• Ability to pass annual Pulmonary Breathing Function Test (will be required to be clean-shaven).
• Ability to enter confined spaces, with proper training.

Additional Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is regularly active with periods of heavy exertion. Typical positions require workers to walk or stand for long periods; lift and carry up to 100 pounds; climb stairs, ladders, and scaffolding; bend, kneel, crouch and crawl; reach, hold, grasp, and turn objects; feel the size, shape, and temperature of items; use fingers to operate computer or typewriter keyboards; speak normally, to use normal or aided vision and hearing, and to detect odors. This is considered an essential job; you will be required to be present during snow or weather emergencies.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Principal duties of this job are performed in a general office, in shop or field settings and outside environment. This is a sewage treatment plant and employee are subject to hazards of that environment; exposed to raw sewage; and exposed to in inclement weather.

Department/Division: Public Works/Utilities/Maintenance Support

Pay Grade: 110

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Telework Eligible: No

Reports To: Equipment Maintenance Supervisor

Supervises: None