MSIII

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

Job summary

The City of Shreveport is seeking a Maintenance Specialist III to lead plant and site teams, plan construction-related tasks, and implement improved procedures. You will troubleshoot and perform preventive maintenance on equipment, manage parts and inventory, and ensure safety and compliance across facilities and grounds.

You may also be tasked with on-call responsibilities and training new staff, while maintaining documentation and liaising with customers and vendors as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associates degree or two-year vocational degree in mechanical, electrical or welding with two years of related experience, or four+ years in maintenance roles.
• State wastewater certifications may be required within 3 years for specific assignments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct maintenance work teams and coordinate tasks for projects.
• Plan for construction and facility needs and prepare plans accordingly.
• Perform preventive and reactive maintenance on equipment; troubleshoot issues.
• Requisition parts, document work orders, and maintain CMMS records.
• Ensure safety standards and proper use of PPE; train new staff.
• Interact with customers and maintain buildings/grounds; operate pumps and fueling of rental equipment.

Skills

Team leadership

Maintenance planning

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Customer interaction

Education

Associates Degree in mechanical/electrical/welding or two year vocational degree

Tools

CMMS

Power tools

Job description

Class Title

Duties

Plants/Sewer Lift assignment will lead and direct work teams; plan for construction projects; prepare plans for future facility needs; implements improved operational and mechanical procedures. May perform or oversee the performance of the following duties: troubleshoots operational and mechanical issues; performs preventive maintenance on all assigned equipment; performs reactive maintenance as required; picks up equipment parts from vendors; installs, repairs or replaces functional parts and components; routinely inspects plant equipment and facilities; washes down and cleans out basins as required; adds grease and oil to pumps; replaces air filters; operates radio; completes work orders and basic forms; performs and maintains housekeeping standards; understands basic electrical safety; operates forklift, weed-eater, and tractor/bush hog; repairs fences and wooden structures.

All Maintenance Specialist III's will be able to perform any of the tasks required of a Maintenance Specialist I or II employee and may be called upon to do so if required. Requisitions parts and supplies. Ensures that work teams observe allsafety requirements. Completes or assist in documenting work orders, basic forms and employee evaluations. Interacts with customers. Responsible for maintenance of buildings and grounds. Responsible for fueling rental pumps. Responsible for maintaining inventory of assigned tools & equipment, as well as proper operation, care and security of assigned items for performing work assigned and reporting needed repairs and loss of equipment and tools. Demonstrates knowledge and use of computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) and related documentation procedures. Initiates work orders. 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

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid State Vehicle Operator's License with class applicable to assigned position.
• Associates Degree or two year vocational degree from an accredited college in mechanical, electrical, or welding and two years of experience in operations and/or maintenance or four (4) or more years experience as a Maintenance Specialist II or in industrial/environmental operations and/or maintenance, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Lucas Plant assignment - Hold or be able to obtain Class 3 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: Supervisor 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 and/or indoors with exposure to noise, dirt, grease, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, fumes, animals, insects, chemicals, treated/untreated sewer, treated/untreated water, inclement weather, machinery with moving parts requiring use of protective devices and computer screens.

The City of Shreveport offers many benefits including vacation and sick leave, health, dental and vision insurance, 10 paid holidays per calendar year and long term disability.