Utility Maintenance Specialist 1

Franklin County; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Franklin County is seeking a Utility Maintenance Specialist 1 to ensure proper operation of sewage treatment plants, water distribution, and wastewater collection systems in compliance with EPA requirements. Responsibilities include servicing pump stations, repairing lines and equipment, and assisting with electrical, hydraulic, and plumbing issues.

This role requires operating various equipment and maintaining hydrants.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safety practices and EPA-required procedures.
• Ability to follow detailed written and oral instructions.
• Experience handling basic electrical, hydraulic, mechanical or plumbing issues.

Responsibilities

• Clean and service pump stations and treatment plant equalization basins.
• Repair water and sewer lines and related equipment.
• Assist operators with electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, and plumbing issues.
• Operate equipment such as dump trucks, backhoes, Jet/Vac, or sludge tankers as needed.
• Maintain hydrants and assist in facility renovations or new projects.

Skills

Safety practices

Electrical aptitude

Hydraulic aptitude

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Dump truck operation

Backhoe operation

Jet/Vac operation

Job description

• Classification Purpose: The primary purpose of the Utility Maintenance Specialist 1 classification is to maintain proper operation for sewage treatment plants, water distribution and waste water collection systems for county customers per EPA requirements.
• Job Duties: Clean and service pump stations and treatment plant equalization basins. Repair water and sewer lines, electrical control panels, physical structures and other related equipment or machinery. Assist operators, utilities maintenance specialists, and plant attendants with electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, and plumbing issues. Operate and transport dump truck, backhoe, Jet/Vac, sludge tanker or other equipment needed for water distribution and sewer collections repair or improvements. Ensure hydrants and are operating efficiently. Maintain equipment including but not limited to hydrants. Assist in renovation of facilities or new projects. Prepare weekly or monthly reports to supervisor, as required for EPA or health standards. Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• These duties are illustrative only and you may perform some or all of these duties or other job-related duties as assigned.
• Major Worker Characteristics: Knowledge of safety practices; agency policy and procedures; chemistry field tests. Skill in equipment operation. Ability to carry out detailed but basic written and oral instruction; understand system of mechanical procedures; understand practical field of study; add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers; use algebra; read short sentences with simple concrete vocabulary; code items from one symbolic form to another; recognize safety warnings; work alone on most tasks; cooperate with coworkers on group projects; demonstrate physical fitness; demonstrate agility.
• Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment: Any equivalent combination of relevant training and experience including but not limited to: High School diploma or GED with one (1) year of utility experience.
• Additional Requirements: Ohio Class A CDL with tanker endorsement must be obtained within six (6) months of employment. Required to maintain a valid Ohio driver’s license.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: None required.
• Unusual Working Conditions: May be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) to perform duties.