Mechanical Technician I

Columbus Water Works; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus Water Works is seeking a Full Time Technician in Columbus, GA to perform skilled maintenance of water treatment equipment under supervision. You will respond to equipment failures, dismantle and repair components, and maintain piping and hydraulic/pneumatic systems to ensure safe, reliable operation.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, with two years in plant maintenance and a water treatment certificate preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical training preferred.
• At least two years’ experience in plant maintenance.
• Class III Water Treatment Certificate or ability to obtain within one year.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled maintenance of water treatment equipment per schedule.
• Respond to equipment failures and perform repairs.
• Dismantle, inspect, and replace defective parts in pumps, motors and related systems.
• Lay out, install and maintain piping, hydraulic/pneumatic equipment.
• Execute preventive maintenance and test performance of equipment regularly.

Skills

Reading & writing

Communication

Mathematical ability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical school training in mechanical trades

Water treatment knowledge (preferred)

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Microsoft Word

Lawson

City Works

Database systems

Job description

Full Time Technician Columbus, GA, US

Salary Range: $20.23 To $25.28 Hourly

SUMMARY

Performs skilled work in the maintenance of water treatment equipment as directed and scheduled under the leadership of the Plant Maintenance Mechanic II. Responds to equipment failures and performs repair on equipment. Dismantles equipment to gain access and to remove and replace defective parts. Adjusts functional parts of devices and equipment. Lays out, assembles, installs and maintains piping systems and related hydraulic/pneumatic equipment. Dismantles, cleans, lubricates, repair and replaces shafts, bearings, gears, impellers, and other parts of pumps, motors, chemical feed systems and other equipment. Troubleshoots and evaluates devices to test performance. Safely uses equipment and tools to perform maintenance on equipment, including but not limited to drill press, grinders, hand tools, power tools, welders, cutting torches, saws, etc. Inspects and tests pumps, motors, valves, piping systems, air compressors, dewatering equipment, sludge removal equipment, tanks, mixers, trash screens, vacuum systems, oil accumulator systems, chemical feed equipment, filters and controls, HVAC systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Performs skilled work in the maintenance of water treatment equipment as directed and scheduled under the leadership of the Plant Maintenance Mechanic II. Responds to equipment failures and performs repair on equipment. Dismantles equipment to gain access and to remove and replace defective parts. Adjusts functional parts of devices and equipment. Lays out, assembles, installs and maintains piping systems and related hydraulic/pneumatic equipment. Dismantles, cleans, lubricates, repair and replaces shafts, bearings, gears, impellers, and other parts of pumps, motors, chemical feed systems and other equipment. Troubleshoots and evaluates devices to test performance. Safely uses equipment and tools to perform maintenance on equipment, including but not limited to drill press, grinders, hand tools, power tools, welders, cutting torches, saws, etc. Inspects and tests pumps, motors, valves, piping systems, air compressors, dewatering equipment, sludge removal equipment, tanks, mixers, trash screens, vacuum systems, oil accumulator systems, chemical feed equipment, filters and controls, HVAC systems. Regularly completes necessary Preventive Maintenance tasks as required.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED required. Technical school training courses in mechanical trades and specialized training in relation to water treatment equipment maintenance preferred. At least two years’ experience in plant maintenance required and/or any combination of education and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Class III Water Treatment Certificate issued by the Georgia State Board of Certification or ability to obtain one within One year. Possession of a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instruction, and procedures manual. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole number, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to read and interpret blueprints.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS

Must possess a valid drivers' license.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to operate general office equipment, to include copy machine, fax machine, typewriter, calculator, and computer. Working experience and knowledge of PowerPoint, Excel, Microsoft Word, Lawson, City Works and database systems. Ability to establish and manage multiple projects and set priorities. Good knowledge of general office operations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, climb stairs, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or equipment, stoop, kneel, crouch; talk and hear. The employee must be able to climb to a height of 125 feet safely.

The employee must occasionally lift and be able to move object of up to fifty pounds; specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a laboratory environment.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.