Utilities Mechanical/Electrical Technician (Wastewater)

St. Mary; Hollywood (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Mary is seeking a maintenance technician to perform corrective and preventive work on electrical and mechanical systems, instrumentation, and SCADA equipment for the wastewater collections system.

The role reports to the Wastewater Collections Superintendent and includes emergency standby duties. The ideal candidate has a High School diploma/GED with 3+ years in mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation work, plus Wastewater Collections 2 certification and a Maryland Class B CDL with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with ≥3 years in mechanical/electrical/instrumentation work.
• Experience with maintenance, repairs and equipment rehabilitation.
• Certification in Wastewater Collections 2 and a Maryland CDL with Tanker/Airbrake endorsements.

Responsibilities

• Perform corrective and preventive maintenance on electrical/mechanical systems and instrumentation per work orders.
• Maintain logs, reports, parts inventory, and other forms in designated computer programs.
• Disassemble, repair, reassemble motors/valves/pumps and evaluate post-repair operation.
• Perform electrical work on building distribution circuits and wiring.
• Monitor SCADA equipment for wastewater collection systems.
• Procure parts, equipment, and services for repairs.
• Operate and maintain vehicles, generators, and maintenance equipment.
• Respond to emergency and customer calls; standby duty.
• Perform minor welding/cutting; fabricate parts as needed.
• Potentially operate as an operator for station checks and standby.
• Fulfill other duties for safe and continuous facility operation.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Troubleshooting

SCADA knowledge

Record keeping

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

3+ years related experience

Wastewater Collections 2 Certification

Class B Maryland CDL with Tanker/Airbrake

Tools

SCADA systems

Electrical testing equipment

Welding equipment

Job description

Job Summary:

Performs corrective and preventive maintenance on electrical and mechanical systems, equipment, and instrumentation as requested through work orders. Position reports to Wastewater Collections Superintendent.

1. Performs corrective and preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on electrical and mechanical systems, equipment, and instrumentation as requested through work orders
2. Maintains a variety of operational and maintenance logs, reports, parts inventory and other forms using designated computer programs
3. Disassembles, rebuilds and reassembles motors, valves, pumps, gearboxes, etc., to rehabilitate and repair equipment; evaluates the operation of equipment after rebuilding for proper operations
4. Performs electrical work including but not limited to connecting and disconnecting wires and performs all corrective and preventive maintenance on building electrical supply circuits
5. Monitors and maintains SCADA equipment that is assigned to the wastewater collections system ie floats, transducers and wiring.
6. Requests the purchase of parts, equipment and services needed to perform repairs
7. Operates and maintains motor vehicles, generators, construction and lawn maintenance equipment
8. Responds to emergency and customer complaint calls, which includes standby duty.
9. Performs minor welding and cutting work to complete repairs and fabricate parts for bracing and repairs as required
10. Perform duties as an operator when required to include station checks and standby
11. Perform standby duties on a rotational basis.
12. Performs any other duties or assignments that are determined to be necessary for continuous and safe operation of MetCom’s facilities

Other Duties:

Performs other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (These are pre-employment KSA that apply only to Essential Job Functions.):

1. Ability to gain thorough knowledge of St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission policies and procedures
2. Ability to act as a representative of St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission to the public
3. Expert knowledge of relevant maintenance and repair practices and procedures as they relate to electrical and mechanical systems, equipment, and instrumentation
4. Knowledge of safety regulations and established procedures for ensuring safety
5. Ability to effectively communicate with other staff members
6. Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records
7. Ability to wear appropriate PPE for confined space entry, including respiratory gear

Required Qualifications (Note: Any acceptable combination of education, training and relevant experience that provides the above knowledge, abilities and skills may be substituted on a full-time year for year basis.):

Training and/or Education:

High school diploma or G.E.D. and three years or more experience working on mechanical, electrical and instrumentation systems

Experience:

Or equivalent technical training, education, and/or experience

Licenses or Certificates:

1. Wastewater Collections 2 Certification
2. Class B Maryland CDL Driver’s License with Tanker and Airbrake Endorsements

Special Requirements:

None

Physical Demands:

Work demands occasional strenuous effort. For example, handling moderately heavy tools, equipment or materials of 30 to 60 pounds or more.

Unusual Demands:

Work environment involves high risks with exposure to potentially dangerous situations or unusual environmental stress, which requires a range of safety and other precautions, e.g., aggressive human behavior, extreme outdoor weather conditions, confined workspace, or similar situations where conditions cannot be controlled.