Maintenance Technician

Stjoepd; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

City of St. Joseph is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform general maintenance tasks at the Water Protection Facility and assist senior technicians. The role involves working with pumps, motors, valves, and related equipment, following safety rules and procedures.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to read instructions and blueprints. No supervisory duties; some lifting and travel may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to follow oral and/or written instructions.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical equipment operating problems.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical fabrication.
• Ability to learn and understand mechanical equipment technical data specifications, diagrams, and blueprints.
• Knowledge of safety practices regarding work.
• Skills in the operation of mowing equipment, along with hand/power tools, measuring and testing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assists troubleshooting malfunctions on pumps, valves, mechanical and pneumatic assemblies.
• Assists with removal of electric motors.
• Assists with repairing pump-related sub-assemblies and related parts.
• Inspects parts using measuring tools and assesses dimensional changes.
• Maintains a safe, clean work environment by following procedures and regulations.
• Operates and adjusts pumps, seals, conveyors, and related assemblies as needed.
• Cuts, cleans, and maintains buildings and grounds; performs basic carpentry, masonry, plumbing tasks as necessary.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Troubleshooting mechanical equipment

Hydraulics & pneumatics knowledge

Reading blueprints/diagrams

Safety procedures knowledge

Operation of hand and power tools

Forklift/telehandler operation

Lifting and outdoor endurance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

JOB TITLE: Maintenance Technician
DEPARTMENT: Public Works & Transportation
DIVISION: Water Pollution Control
SALARY: $38,987.00/YR $18.74375/HR
CLOSING DATE: Until filled

Job Summary/Scope

Performs general maintenance tasks to building and grounds at the Water Protection Facility. Assists Industrial Maintenance Technicians and Electronics Technicians as needed. No supervisory or budgetary responsibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists troubleshooting malfunctions on, but not limited to pumps, valves, mechanical assemblies, and pneumatic assemblies.
• Assists with the removal of electric motors.
• Assists with repairing chemical supply delivery pumps and related sub-assemblies.
• Inspects used parts using rulers, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments and determines changes in dimensional requirements.
• Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices, equipment, and control instruments by using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges.
• Cleans work area and job site before and after work is performed.
• Assists with adjusting, aligning, and installing pumps, seals, conveyors, hoists, blowers, aerators, gear box assemblies, piping, air lines, heat exchangers and related assemblies.
• Assists in maintaining and overhauling wastewater, chemical, sludge, clarifiers, aeration basins, digesters, pumps, grit and refuse removal equipment.
• Cleans buildings, mops floors, empties trash and polices grounds.
• Cleans wet wells, washes weirs and bar screens.
• Performs basic carpentry, masonry and plumbing work as necessary.
• Performs routine building and ground maintenance functions.
• Operates equipment as needed.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Employee Behavior and Conduct

City employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner and shall exhibit and extend such professional conduct appropriate for the circumstances to those with whom they come into contact both internally and externally during the performance of their duties. Examples of professional conduct include, but are not limited to, being communicative, informative, fair, honest, and respectful.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Obtains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing technical publications and vendor/manufacturer lead training.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to follow oral and/or written instructions.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical equipment operating problems.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical fabrication.
• Ability to learn and understand mechanical equipment technical data specifications, diagrams, and manufactures’ blueprints.
• Knowledge of safety practices regarding work.
• Skills in the operation of mowing equipment, along with the use of various hand and power tools, measuring, alignment, and testing tools and safety protective equipment.
• Ability to operate a forklift and telehandler.
• Visual acuity and good oral communication skills.

Material and Equipment Directly Used

Operates a variety of equipment including such things as mowers, carpentry, masonry and plumbing tools, safety equipment and a forklift. Uses a variety of hand and power tools relating to buildings and grounds cleaning and grooming. Drives light vehicle. There may be times when use of personal vehicle may be required.

Working Environment/Physical Requirements

Work is performed under a variety of conditions, ranging from indoor work with a controlled environment, to outside tasks performed under a variety of extreme conditions such as cold, heat, windy and wet. Exposed to hazards such as electrical shock and chemicals. Must be able to stand for long periods. Requires periods of bending, climbing, kneeling, crawling, and other physical activities. Routinely lifts objects weighing up to thirty pounds. Occasionally lifts objects weighing as much as sixty pounds or assist in lifting objects weighing in excess of 100 pounds. Some overnight or day travel may be required for business purposes. Vacation and other leave scheduling shall be requested of and approved by the appropriate supervisor.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required.

All applicants must pass a drug screening and criminal background check prior to employment.

Any job offer made by the City is contingent upon the applicant passing the drug screening and background check.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City is a governmental entity subject to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,
which requires that otherwise qualified handicapped individuals be protected from discrimination.

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