Plants Maintenance Worker

City-of-Jacksonville,-N; Jacksonville (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Jacksonville is seeking a reliable Plants Maintenance Worker to service lift stations and perform routine maintenance on water and wastewater systems. The role involves assisting with installation, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance across pumps and treatment equipment.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, 6 months to 2 years of mechanical/electrical maintenance experience, and a valid NC driver’s license; Grade II Collections license is preferred.

Qualifications

• Any combination of education and experience equates to a high school diploma with 6 months to 2 years in mechanical/electrical maintenance.
• Valid North Carolina driver's license is required.
• Grade II Collections license is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Installing, repairing and maintaining water and wastewater treatment plants, pump stations and related equipment.
• Assists Plants Maintenance Mechanic with electrical distribution and control systems installation.
• Troubleshooting, repairing, testing, painting, lubing and checking equipment.
• Inspects wastewater pumping stations and wells for proper operation.
• Performs preventive maintenance on pumps and related plant equipment.
• Operates an electric truck-mounted hoist and other automotive equipment.
• Observes daily sanitation procedures to prevent infection.
• Uses basic hand and power tools for maintenance tasks.

Skills

General knowledge

OSHA confined space

Electrical theory

Preventive maintenance

Hand and power tools

Reading and writing

Education

High school diploma

6 months to 2 years maintenance experience

Driver's license

Grade II Collections license (preferred)

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Hand tools

Power tools

Truck-mounted hoist

Job description

Utilities Maintenance Division

The mission of the Utilities Maintenance Division is to provide responsible operation and maintenance of the water and sewer lines, fire hydrants, valves, manholes, and lift stations to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Jacksonville. The City of Jacksonville is looking for a reliable Plants Maintenance Worker interested in servicing lift stations. The City has lift stations located at the lowest point of a gravity sewer system. It is designed to bring (navigate) sewage back up to a level to continue traveling to the nearest force main. Plants Maintenance Workers daily tasks include performing maintenance to wet wells, bar screens, float switches and bypass pumps as well as unclogging and removing debris to keep pumps running properly. Plants Maintenance Workers perform intermediate semiskilled work on a variety of installation, maintenance and repair projects in water and wastewater treatment plants and associated equipment and pump stations; may operate specialized equipment in connection with tasks; does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of a Plants Maintenance Supervisor.

The salary posted is the full salary range for this position. The starting salary is expected to be in the range of $36,265.25 - $47,144.82 depending on experience and education.

Installing, repairing and maintaining water and wastewater treatment plants, pump stations and related equipment. (These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Assists the Plants Maintenance Mechanic in the installation of electrical distribution and control systems.
• Assists with troubleshooting, repairing, testing, painting, lubing and checking equipment.
• Assists with wiring voltage panel boxes, control motors and telemetry.
• Performs required safety procedures related to Confined Spaces and Hazardous Atmospheric Areas, as well as other related safety requirements.
• Inspects wastewater pumping stations and wells for proper operation.
• Assists in the performance of preventive maintenance on pumps and related plants equipment.
• Performs housekeeping duties at pump stations and pumping station site maintenance.
• Assists in the performance of preventive maintenance on the air filtration systems for major pump stations.
• Performs wastewater pretreatment maintenance procedures at wastewater pump stations and wet wells.
• Performs wastewater wet well maintenance on all of the smaller pump stations.
• Operates an electric truck-mounted hoist and other automotive equipment.
• Uses or operates basic hand and power tools.
• Observes and performs personal sanitation procedures daily to prevent contraction of wastewater born infections or blood borne pathogens.
• Uses special electrical test equipment when required.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Required Education and Experience

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and 6 months to 2 years experience in mechanical and electrical equipment maintenance and repair.

• Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the State of North Carolina.
• Grade II Collections license preferred.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of the safe use, operation and preventive maintenance of the equipment to which assigned
• General knowledge of mechanics and electrical theory
• General knowledge of OSHA requirements for confined space entry
• General knowledge of preventive maintenance procedures
• General knowledge of standard electrical test equipment
• Skill in the use of specialized equipment and hand tools to which assigned
• Ability to understand and follow specific oral instructions
• Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable weather conditions
• Ability to lift heavy articles
• Ability to read and write
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Jacksonville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, marital status, religion, or disabilities unrelated to the essential function of the position.