Maintenance Specialist II

City of Shreveport; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Shreveport is seeking a Maintenance Specialist II to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on water meters and related equipment. Responsibilities include meter reading, repairs, and updating work orders, with on-call duties as required.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, a Class 2 Water Distribution Certificate within 3 years, and a valid driver’s license. Three years of related experience is expected for this role.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Valid State Vehicle Operator's License with class applicable to the position.
• Three years experience as a Maintenance Specialist I or related field.
• Meter Shop assignment requires Class 2 Water Distribution Certificate within 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on water meters and meter boxes, including installation, exchange, reading, and repair of transmitters.
• Read meters with handheld processors; update work orders and use laptop workbooks for records.
• Oversee flushing and sampling of source and potable water for compliance or customer complaints; conduct field water analysis as needed.
• Perform customer service tasks related to maintenance, calibration, and inventory management using spreadsheets.
• Follow safety standards, participate in required trainings, and be on call 24/7 as needed.
• Assist in other duties as assigned; may perform tasks of Maintenance Specialist I as required.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Class 2 Water Distribution Certificate (LA)

Valid State Vehicle Operator's License

Job description

Meter Shop assignment includes performance of prevent and corrective maintenance on water meters and meter boxes. Work may include installation, exchange, reading, and/or repairing transmitters on water meters using hand held reading processors and updating work orders using laptop workbooks. May be required to read meters using a hand held processor.

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

Customer Service assignment will perform preventive and corrective maintenance on meters and meter boxes including issuing, testing, repairing and calibrating meters, as well as repairing transmitters. Have computer skills to perform proper research, update dial changes, exchange work orders and utilize spreadsheets for inventory purposes. Work may include installation, exchange and reading of water meters and updating work orders using laptop workbooks. May be required to read meters using a hand held processor.

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.

1. High School Diploma or GED.
2. Valid State Vehicle Operator's License with class applicable to assigned position.
3. Three years experience as a Maintenance Specialist I or related field.
4. Meter Shop assignment - Hold or be able to obtain Class 2 Water Distribution Certificate issued by the State of Louisiana, Dept. of Health and Hospitals within 3 years.

Promotion Path

Normal Promotion Path from this Class: 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. 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.