Facilities Maintainer I

The Metropolitan District (MDC); Barkhamsted Center (CT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Metropolitan District (MDC) is seeking a general facilities and grounds maintenance worker to join the team. The role includes maintaining buildings, grounds, pump stations, and related facilities, operating vehicles and equipment, and performing routine inspections.

You will read meters and instruments, collect water samples for testing, and assist with minor repairs and safety procedures. A high school diploma and 2 years of related experience are required; the district values hard work,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus two years of related experience.
• Experience in construction or water supply maintenance is preferred.
• Commitment to safe work practices and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain roads, lands, pipelines, structures, and related facilities with general equipment.
• Perform landscaping, snow removal, and basic carpentry/repair tasks.
• Read meters, monitor water flow, and collect water samples.
• Operate and maintain pump stations and related equipment.

Skills

Safety conscious

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tractor operation

Equipment maintenance

Meter reading

Job description

The Metropolitan District Commission (MDC) provides quality water supply, water pollution control, mapping, and household hazardous waste collection to eight member municipalities: Bloomfield, East Hartford, Hartford, Newington, Rocky Hill, West Hartford, Wethersfield and Windsor. Additionally, the MDC provides drinking water to portions of Farmington, Glastonbury, East Granby and South Windsor, known as the MDC's non-member towns.

JOB SUMMARY

The purpose of this classification is to provide responsible general facilities and grounds maintenance work which may involve the cleaning of buildings, the maintenance of lawns and walkways, the operation of a tractor and harrow in a sand filter bed, the reading of instruments and the collection of water samples, the maintenance of pump station equipment and facilities and the operation of varied maintenance equipment used in the maintenance of roads, reservoir lands, pipelines and related facilities.

Work involves responsibility for safe maintenance of buildings, grounds, filter beds, pump stations, lands, facilities and equipment. Duties include operating dump trucks, construction equipment, tractors and harrowing equipment and power equipment. This position also has the responsibility for making standard general maintenance decisions in accordance with established procedures. This work requires that the employee have good knowledge, skill and ability in building and grounds maintenance, water filter bed maintenance, pump station maintenance instrument reading and stationary equipment and facility maintenance. Works under the general direction of the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor or other supervisory or administrative personnel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

The following duties are illustrative of the classification and may not include all of the duties under the classification.

Maintains roads, reservoir lands and facilities, pipelines, structures, and related facilities through the operation of construction and other equipment. Performs a wide variety of general labor tasks including brush cutting, sanding and plowing, grass cutting, tree work, catch basin and drainage work, and reservoir facilities operation. May assist in sign fabrication, as assigned.

Uses all tools, equipment and materials responsibly and performs basic inspection and preventive maintenance prior to use. Performs work in a safe manner and observes all safety procedures. Fills out job or shift report forms, as assigned.

Cleans and waxes floors; vacuums; cleans wall, windows, furniture and office equipment; empties wastebaskets and barrels. Cleans lavatories, equipment and storage and garage areas. Maintains supplies of paper and other hygiene products in lavatories. Mows lawns, trims shrubs, shovels snow, and removes ice from walkways and service roads. May operate light motor equipment occasionally to clear snow and move material, as assigned.

Picks up and delivers packages. Loads, unloads, moves and stores materials.

Assists higher-level classifications in operations and manual labor, as assigned. Performs routine painting. Performs minor electrical, carpentry or plumbing repairs, as assigned.

Performs work in a safe manner and observes all safety procedures. Performs harrowing operations, including the driving of the tractor, in a safe manner and observes all safety procedures. May mow grass, shovel snow and perform routine maintenance work, as assigned.

Uses all tools, equipment and materials responsibly and performs basic inspection of them prior to use.

Reads meters, charts and related instruments to monitor water supplies and flows. Records readings on standard logs and replaces meter and chart paper, as necessary. Collects water samples from reservoirs, streams and wells for testing. Maintains clocks and chart recorders. Removes and replaces standard interchangeable parts and cleans mechanisms.

Inspects pumps, motors, generators, compressors, and related equipment. Detects and reports problems in equipment operation. Performs routine maintenance on pump station equipment and facilities. Cleans facilities and equipment. Maintains pump station buildings and grounds.

QUALIFICATIONS

A high school diploma or the equivalent plus two years of experience in construction work, stationary equipment maintenance or water supply maintenance or a related field, with demonstration of competent performance in one of the functions described in this specification.

The Metropolitan District seeks to ensure the diversity of its workforce through non-discriminatory employment practices. People of all backgrounds, including people of color, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

EOE/AA/M/F/D/V