Plant Maintenance Technician I-IV
City-of-Frederic
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Job summary
The City of Frederick is seeking Plant Maintenance Technician I–V to maintain electrical and mechanical process equipment at municipal water and sewer facilities. Duties include preventive maintenance, inspections, repairs, and record-keeping, with work at heights and in confined spaces.
The program offers advancement through levels I–V via merit-based progression. Advancement through the city’s career pathing program includes Stationary Engineer Exam Preparation and online electrical trade
Qualifications
- CPR & First Aid training will be provided.
- Basic electrical safety knowledge required.
- Comfort with Windows-based software and basic computer usage.
- Basic use of hand tools and power tools for maintenance.
- Confined space training is part of the program.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine preventive maintenance on electrical and mechanical equipment at municipal water and sewer facilities.
- Troubleshoot and repair equipment, document work performed, and maintain logs in the equipment database.
- Assist with parts sourcing, procurement, and coordination with vendors and city departments.
- Maintain safe work practices, heights and confined spaces work; respond to emergencies as needed.
Skills
Education
Job description
The jobholder is responsible for industrial plant maintenance for municipal water and sewer facilities in The City of Frederick. The technician installs, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs electrical and mechanical process equipment and building support systems associated with Water and Sewer facilities. The jobholder is an essential employee meaning they are responsible for providing services that are critical functions required to maintain order, peace, safety, and the well‑being of residents and visitors to The City of Frederick in the event of a critical incident. As such, the jobholder will be required to carry a cell phone while on standby and respond to emergencies as needed throughout the Department of Public Works when directed to do so.
This position participates in the city’s career pathing program. Advancement between Plant Maintenance Technician I – V is based upon the merit and initiative of the employee. Stationary Engineer Exam Preparation Certification Training and a Four-Year Online Electrical Trade School Training will be provided to the employee in accordance with the city’s career pathing program.
$24.11/hr
Performs routine preventative maintenance, including and not limited to, checking equipment condition and performance, checking and adjusting clearances and tolerances, performing adjustments, greasing and lubricating equipment, changing filters, belts, hoses, bearings and other wearing parts.
Performs work at heights over 100’ (feet) and descends into confined spaces over 30’ (feet).
Assists other Technicians with project or repair work as needed.
Responds to oral and written instructions and/or reports of maintenance problems and maintains records and logs of work performed.
Maintains records of preventive maintenance performed to include repairs made and costs for labor and parts in equipment database management software.
Locates repair parts, obtains pricing, enters purchase requisitions, and orders parts as needed.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with City officials, co-workers, vendors and the general public.
Answers the telephone and communicates information professionally to vendors, other departments, and the general public.
Operates a vehicle on a regular basis observing legal and defensive driving practices.
Performs other duties as assigned.
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.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Vehicle Operator’s license with satisfactory driving record that meets insurability standards of the City’s insurance carrier is required. The employee must maintain the license for the duration of their employment.
DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate or the ability to obtain in (30) days of employment. The employee must maintain the certificate for the duration of their employment.
Maryland State Board of Electricians – Apprentice License or the ability to obtain within thirty (30) days of employment. The employee must maintain the license for the duration of their employment.
Ability to successfully complete training that will include but not be limited to confined space training, CPR & First Aid, electrical safety, etc.
Basic ability to use hand tools and power tools to maintain equipment.
Basic ability to understand the hazards and safety precautions in the maintenance of equipment.
Basic ability to use computers in a "Windows" environment and learn various software programs.
$25.91/hr
Performs routine preventative maintenance, including and not limited to, checking equipment condition and performance, checking and adjusting clearances and tolerances, performing adjustments, greasing and lubricating equipment, changing filters, belts, hoses, bearings and other wearing parts.
Assists other Technicians with project or repair work as needed.
Responds to oral and written instructions and/or reports of maintenance problems and maintains records and logs of work performed.
Maintains records of preventive maintenance performed to include repairs made and costs for labor and parts in written form and in Hansen Database.
Locates repair parts, obtains pricing, enters purchase requisitions, and orders parts as needed.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with City officials, co-workers, vendors and the general public.
Answers the telephone and communicates information professionally to vendors, other departments, and the general public.
Operates a vehicle on a regular basis observing legal and defensive driving practices.
Troubleshoots minor mechanical equipment failures and makes minor mechanical corrections and/or repairs.
Performs other duties as assigned.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
One (1) year of related experience and/or training in residential, commercial, or industrial facility maintenance, welding, automotive, mechanical, heavy equipment operator, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, roofing, masonry, boilers/pressure vessels, hydraulics, pneumatics, machining, pipe fitting, or any other general construction related trade. A combination of relevant education, experience, and/or training may be substituted to meet this requirement.
Vehicle Operator’s license with satisfactory driving record that meets insurability standards of the City’s insurance carrier is required. The employee must maintain the license for the duration of their employment.
DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate or the ability to obtain in (30) days of employment. The employee must maintain the certificate for the duration of their employment.
Maryland State Board of Electricians – Apprentice License or the ability to obtain within thirty (30) days of employment. The employee must maintain the license for the duration of their employment.
Ability to successfully complete training that will include but not be limited to confined space training, CPR & First Aid, electrical safety, etc.
Intermediate ability to use hand tools and power tools to maintain equipment.
Intermediate ability to understand the hazards and safety precautions in the maintenance of equipment.
Intermediate ability to use computers in a "Windows" environment and learn various software programs.
$27.86/hr
Performs routine preventative maintenance, including and not limited to, checking equipment condition and performance, checking and adjusting clearances and tolerances, performing adjustments, greasing and lubricating equipment, changing filters, belts, hoses, bearings and other wearing parts.
Assists other Technicians with project or repair work as needed.
Responds to oral and written instructions and/or reports of maintenance problems and maintains records and logs of work performed.
Maintains records of preventive maintenance performed to include repairs made and costs for labor and parts in written form and in Hansen Database.
Locates repair parts, obtains pricing, enters purchase requisitions, and orders parts as needed.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with City officials, co-workers, vendors and the general public.
Answers the telephone and communicates information professionally to vendors, other departments, and the general public.
Operates a vehicle on a regular basis observing legal and defensive driving practices.
Troubleshoots minor mechanical equipment failures and makes minor mechanical corrections and/or repairs.
Performs maintenance tasks through the use of general skilled trades to include plumbing, pipe fitting, welding, cutting, machining, HVAC, pneumatics, hydraulics, masonry, carpentry, etc.
Fabricates, installs, maintains, repairs, and upgrades mechanical equipment and systems.
Operates and maintains boilers and pressure vessels.
Under qualified supervision, installs, maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, and upgrades HVAC systems, electrical equipment, and instrumentation and control systems.
Performs other duties as assigned.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Two (2) years of related experience and/or training in industrial facility maintenance, to include boilers and pressure vessels. A combination of relevant education, experience, and/or training may be substituted to meet this requirement.
Vehicle Operator’s license with satisfactory driving record that meets insurability standards of the City’s insurance carrier is required. The employee must maintain the license for the duration of their employment.
DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate or the ability to obtain in (30) days of employment. The employee must maintain the certificate for the duration of their employment.
Grade 4 Maryland Stationary Engineer License or the ability to obtain within two (2) years of employment. The employee must maintain the license for the duration of their employment (Maryland Stationary Engineer Exam Preparation Certification Training will be provided to the employee in accordance with the city’s career pathing program).
Maryland State Board of Electricians – Apprentice License or the ability to obtain within thirty (30) days of employment. The employee must maintain the license for the duration of their employment.
Ability to successfully complete training that will include but not be limited to confined space training, CPR & First Aid, electrical safety, etc.
General knowledge of standard practices, methods, and tools used in maintaining equipment.
General knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions in the maintenance of equipment.
Working knowledge of administrative software applications and the general ability to use computers in a "Windows" environment and learn various software programs.
Intermediate familiarity of facilities and equipment (e.g., understands the purpose and functionality of processes, process flow profile, equipment location and arrangement, assigned equipment identification, etc.).
Advanced knowledge of fire tube boilers and pressure vessels and related work practices and safety; 1) Ability to identify system mountings and understand their function and purpose. 2) Ability to inspect, test, and replace system mountings as needed. 3) Complete understanding of safe and proper operation. 4) Ability to recognize hazardous conditions and react to avoid failures.
Basic knowledge of HVAC systems, work practices, and safety; 1) Familiar with the basic theory of operation. 2) Familiar with ozone depleting refrigerants and the consequences of its release to the atmosphere.
Basic knowledge of electrical systems, work practices, and safety; 1) Familiar with the construction and operation of electrical equipment generally used in City owned facilities. 2) The ability to identify system voltages. 3) The ability to identify energized parts from others. 4) The ability to identify hazards and familiar with the tools, PPE, and methods needed to protect themselves from such hazards.
$29.95/hr
Performs routine preventative maintenance, including and not limited to, checking equipment condition and performance, checking and adjusting clearances and tolerances, performing adjustments, greasing and lubricating equipment, changing filters, belts, hoses, bearings and other wearing parts.
Responds to oral and written instructions and/or reports of maintenance problems and maintains records and logs of work performed.
Maintains records of preventive maintenance performed to include repairs made and costs for labor and parts in written form and in Hansen Database.
Locates repair parts, obtains pricing, enters purchase requisitions, and orders parts as needed.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with City officials, co-workers, vendors and the general public.
Answers the telephone and communicates information professionally to vendors, other departments, and the general public.
Operates a vehicle on a regular basis observing legal and defensive driving practices.
Troubleshoots mechanical equipment failures and makes mechanical corrections and/or repairs.
Performs maintenance tasks through the use of general skilled trades to include plumbing, pipe fitting, welding, cutting, machining, HVAC, pneumatics, hydraulics, masonry, carpentry, etc.
Fabricates, installs, maintains, repairs, and upgrades mechanical equipment and systems.
Operates and maintains boilers and pressure vessels.
Installs, maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, and upgrades HVAC systems.
Installs, maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, and upgrades electrical equipment and systems.
Under qualified supervision, installs, maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, and upgrades instrumentation and control systems.
Performs guidance and field supervision for the Plant Maintenance Technician I, II, & III positions in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
Trains employees and leads field work.
Performs other duties as assigned.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Two (2) years of related experience and/or training in industrial facility maintenance, to include boilers and pressure vessels. A combination of relevant education, experience, and/or training may be substituted to meet this requirement.
Four (4) years of experience in electrical industrial facilities maintenance work that includes (low and medium voltage electrical systems) or any combination of experience and education comparable to that of a journeyman-level electrician.
Vehicle Operator’s license with satisfactory driving record that meets insurability standards of the City’s insurance carrier is required. The employee must maintain the license for the duration of their employment.
DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate or the ability to obtain in (30) days of employment. The employee must maintain the certificate for the duration of their employment.
Grade 4 Maryland Stationary Engineer License or the ability to obtain within two (2) years of employment. The employee must maintain the license for the duration of their employment (Maryland Stationary Engineer Exam Preparation Certification Training will be provided to the employee in accordance with the city’s career pathing program).
EPA 608 Certification as a Type I and Type II Technician or the ability to obtain within two (2) years of employment. The employee must maintain the certification for the duration of their employment.
Maryland State Board of Electricians – Journeyman Licence or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment. The employee must maintain the license for the duration of their employment (Four-Year Online Electrical Trade School Training will be provided to the employee in accordance with the city’s career pathing program).
Ability to successfully complete training that will include but not be limited to confined space training, CPR & First Aid, electrical safety, etc.
Comprehensive knowledge of standard practices, methods, and tools used in maintaining equipment.
Comprehensive knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions in the maintenance of equipment.
Comprehensive knowledge of administrative software applications and the general ability to use computers in a "Windows" environment and learn various software programs.
Complete familiarity of facilities and equipment (e.g., understands the purpose and functionality of processes, process flow profile, equipment location and arrangement, assigned equipment identification, etc.).
Advanced knowledge of fire tube boilers and pressure vessels and related work practices and safety; 1) Ability to identify system mountings and understand their function and purpose. 2) Ability to inspect, test, and replace system mountings as needed. 3) Complete understanding of safe and proper operation. 4) Ability to recognize hazardous conditions and react to avoid failures.
Advanced knowledge of HVAC systems, work practices, and safety; 1) Familiar with the theory of operation. 2) Familiar with ozone depleting refrigerants and the consequences of its release to the atmosphere 3) Ability to install HVAC systems, complete HVAC related maintenance tasks, troubleshoot system issues, and make any necessary repairs.
Advanced knowledge of electrical systems, work practices, and safety; 1) Familiar with the construction and operation of electrical equipment generally used in City owned facilities. 2) The ability to identify system voltages 3) The ability to identify energized parts from others. 4) The ability to identify hazards and familiar with the tools, PPE, and methods needed to protect themselves from such hazards. 5) Ability to install electrical equipment in accordance with code requirements, complete electrical related maintenance tasks, troubleshoot electrical system issues, and make necessary repairs.
Completion of a four (4) year technical school in the electrical trade.
$32.19/hr
Performs routine preventative maintenance, including and not limited to, checking equipment condition and performance, checking and adjusting clearances and tolerances, performing adjustments, greasing and lubricating equipment, changing filters, belts, hoses, bearings and other wearing parts.
Responds to oral and written instructions and/or reports of maintenance problems and maintains records and logs of work performed.
Maintains records of preventive maintenance performed to include repairs made and costs for labor and parts in written form and in Hansen Database.
Locates repair parts, obtains pricing, enters purchase requisitions, and orders parts as needed.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with City officials, co-workers, vendors and the general public.
Answers the telephone and communicates information professionally to vendors, other departments, and the general public.
Operates a vehicle on a regular basis observing legal and defensive driving practices.
Troubleshoots mechanical equipment failures and makes mechanical corrections and/or repairs.
Performs maintenance tasks through the use of general skilled trades to include plumbing, pipe fitting, welding, cutting, machining, HVAC, pneumatics, hydraulics, masonry, carpentry, etc.
Fabricates, installs, maintains, repairs, and upgrades mechanical equipment and systems.
Operates and maintains boilers and pressure vessels.
Installs, maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, and upgrades HVAC systems.
Installs, maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, and upgrades electrical equipment and systems.
Installs, maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, and upgrades instrumentation and control systems.
Verifies that the calibration of process instruments are within the manufacturer’s specified tolerances.
Performs guidance and field supervision for the Plant Maintenance Technician I-IV positions in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
Trains employees and leads field work.
Performs other duties as assigned.
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.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Two (2) years of related experience and/or training in industrial facility maintenance, to include boilers and pressure vessels. A combination of relevant education, experience, and/or training may be substituted to meet this requirement.
Four (4) years of experience in electrical industrial facilities maintenance work that includes (low and medium voltage electrical systems) or any combination of experience and education comparable to that of a journeyman-level electrician.
Vehicle Operator’s license with satisfactory driving record that meets insurability standards of the City’s insurance carrier is required. The employee must maintain the license for the duration of their employment.
DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate or the ability to obtain in (30) days of employment. The employee must maintain the certificate for the duration of their employment.
Grade 4 Maryland Stationary Engineer License or the ability to obtain within two (2) years of employment. Must maintain the license for the duration of employment (Maryland Stationary Engineer Exam Preparation Certification Training will be provided to the employee in accordance with the city’s career pathing program).
EPA 608 Certification as a Type I and Type II Technician or the ability to obtain within two (2) years of employment. Must maintain the certification for the duration of employment.
Maryland State Board of Electricians – Journeyman License or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment. The employee must maintain the license for the duration of their employment (Four-Year Online Electrical Trade School Training will be provided to the employee in accordance with the city’s career pathing program).
Ability to successfully complete training that will include but not be limited to confined space training, CPR & First Aid, electrical safety, etc.
Comprehensive knowledge of standard practices, methods, and tools used in maintaining equipment.
Comprehensive knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions in the maintenance of equipment.
Comprehensive knowledge of administrative software applications and the general ability to use computers in a "Windows" environment and learn various software programs.
Complete familiarity of facilities and equipment (e.g., understands the purpose and functionality of processes, process flow profile, equipment location and arrangement, assigned equipment identification, etc.).
Advanced knowledge of fire tube boilers and pressure vessels and related work practices and safety; 1) Ability to identify system mountings and understand their function and purpose. 2) Ability to inspect, test, and replace system mountings as needed. 3) Complete understanding of safe and proper operation. 4) Ability to recognize hazardous conditions and react to avoid failures.
Advanced knowledge of HVAC systems, work practices, and safety; 1) Familiar with the theory of operation. 2) Familiar with ozone depleting refrigerants and the consequences of its release to the atmosphere 3) Ability to install HVAC systems, complete HVAC related maintenance tasks, troubleshoot system issues, and make any necessary repairs.
Advanced knowledge of electrical systems, work practices, and safety; 1) Familiar with the construction and operation of electrical equipment generally used in City owned facilities. 2) The ability to identify system voltages 3) The ability to identify energized parts from others. 4) The ability to identify hazards and familiar with the tools, PPE, and methods needed to protect themselves from such hazards. 5) Ability to install electrical equipment in accordance with code requirements, complete electrical related maintenance tasks, troubleshoot electrical system issues, and make necessary repairs.
Advanced knowledge of instrumentation with an ability to inspect, test, calibrate, and replace instruments as needed.
Advanced knowledge of process controllers and the ability to work with PLC’s as needed to troubleshoot processes, make programming changes, repair hardware failures, etc.
Advanced knowledge of network communications; 1) Ability to setup and configure network hardware. 2) Ability to test and troubleshoot network communications problems. 3) Ability to add new devices to a network 4). Thorough understanding of Ethernet, Modbus, ModbusTCP, and various other protocols. 5) Understanding of network hardware and cabling needed to support various network types.
Advanced knowledge of supervisory software; 1) Ability to setup and configure devices, communications, variables, trends, alarms, display pages, etc. 2) Ability to use the system for evaluating and troubleshooting processes.
The Plant Maintenance Technician I, II, III, IV and V must be able to pass respirator physical and fit test. Additionally, the employee is required to maintain facial hair in compliance with Federal Regulations to wear Self Contained Breathing Apparatus for the duration of their employment.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
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