Maintenance Specialist II

City of Shreveport; Lucas (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Shreveport is seeking a Maintenance Specialist II to perform essential maintenance and operational tasks for municipal water systems. The role includes preventive maintenance, compliance monitoring, and customer relations, requiring technical skills and a commitment to safety standards. Candidates must hold a high school diploma and relevant experience, along with the ability to secure specific state certifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience as a Maintenance Specialist I or related field.
• Valid State Vehicle Operator's License required.
• Ability to obtain necessary waste treatment certificates within 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and reactive maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Conduct field water analysis and customer relation visits.
• Maintain safety standards and train new team members.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Electrical safety

Customer relations

Field water analysis

Team training

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Class 2 Wastewater Treatment Certificate

Class 2 Wastewater Collection Certificate

Tools

Forklift

Weed-eater

Tractor/Bush hog

Job description

Plants/Sewer Lift assignment will perform preventive maintenance on all assigned equipment; perform reactive maintenance as required; pick up equipment parts from vendors; install, repair or replace functional parts and components; routinely inspect plant equipment and facilities; wash down and clean out basins as required; add grease and oil to pumps; replace air filters; operate radio; complete work orders and basic forms; perform and maintain housekeeping standards; understand basic electrical safety; operate forklift, weed-eater, and tractor/bush hog; repair fences and wooden structures; perform basic water analysis on an as needed basis.

May oversee the flushing and sampling of source water and potable water for compliance monitoring or customer complaints; perform field water analysis as needed, perform customer relations and notification site visits.

All Maintenance Specialist II's will be able to perform any task required of a Maintenance Specialist I employee and may be called upon to do so as required.

Maintains job safety standards (personal protection equipment, etc.); complies with City of Shreveport vehicle safety rules; trains new team members on safe work practices. Regularly attends required safety, job related and certification training classes as required. Subject to be on call 24/7. Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Minimum qualifications include:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid State Vehicle Operator's License with class applicable to assigned position.
• Three years experience as a Maintenance Specialist I or related field.
• Lucas Plant assignment - Hold or be able to obtain Class 2 Wastewater Treatment and Wastewater Collection Certificates issued by the State of Louisiana, Dept. of Health and Hospitals within 3 years.

Normal promotion path from this class includes advancement to Maintenance Specialist III or any higher class for which eligible and qualified.

Physical Requirements: Position may require moderate to extensive stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions, along with some combination of climbing and balancing; may be subject to sitting for prolonged periods of time at a keyboard or workstation. The position requires abilities to consistently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, 50 pounds frequently, and 100 pounds occasionally.

Work Environment: Work is performed outdoors with exposure to noise, dirt, grease, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, fumes, animals, insects, chemicals, treated/untreated sewer, treated/untreated water, inclement weather, and machinery with moving parts requiring use of protective devices.