Wastewater Facility Operations & Maintenance Helper

City of Des Moines; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Des Moines seeks a Maintenance Assistant to support the Wastewater Reclamation Authority's facilities. Under supervision, you will assist with operations, maintenance, and basic repairs to plants, structures, and assets.

You will perform greasing, instrument observations, data logging, custodial tasks, grounds work, and light painting, with a focus on safety and reliable service to the community.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Extensive semi-skilled repair/maintenance experience at water/wastewater or manufacturing facility.
• Valid Iowa driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in day-to-day operations and maintenance of Wastewater Reclamation Authority facilities.
• Assist with greasing and lubrication of stationary equipment as directed.
• Observe meters and gauges and adjust equipment under supervision.
• Record operating hours, temperatures, pressures, and fuel consumption; maintain logs.
• Maintain cleanliness of WRF/WRA facilities, structures and assets.
• Perform routine minor maintenance and repairs to facilities as assigned.
• Assist with grounds maintenance and snow removal as needed.
• Operate equipment such as walk-behind skid loader, forklift, and WRA vehicle as trained.
• Support custodial and gatekeeping duties; assist with painting prep and execution.

Skills

Semi-skilled labor

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

General Statement of Duties Under general supervision, performs semi-skilled and skilled work to assist in the operation and maintenance of the Wastewater Reclamation Authority's buildings, structures, and assets. The work is performed under the supervision of an assigned supervisor. The nature of the work performed requires that employees in this class establish and maintain effective working relationships with other City employees and the public.

Acceptable Experience and Training

• Graduation from high school or equivalent; and
• Considerable semi-skilled labor experience in repair and maintenance of stationary equipment at a water, wastewater, or manufacturing facility.

Required Special Qualifications

• Possession of a valid State of Iowa driver's license.
• Possession of a State of Iowa Grade I Wastewater Operator license within two (2) years of appointment. Failure to attain and maintain required licenses will result in termination of employment.
• Candidates for positions in this class must pass a post-employment offer background check, physical examination and drug screen.

NOTE: If you possess an out-of-state license, you must submit a certified driving record by the application deadline. Failure to submit all required documentation may cause application disqualification.

Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)

• Assists in the day-to-day operations and maintenance of the Wastewater Treatment Plant facility, as assigned.
• Assists designated staff as needed with the general greasing and lubrication duties on stationary equipment.
• Observes meters and gages and, under direction, makes adjustments to equipment.
• Assists designated staff as needed with recording data concerning operating hours, temperatures, pressures and fuel consumption and maintaining operating logs utilizing paper forms and personal computers.
• Maintains general cleanliness of WRF/WRA facilities; structures, buildings and assets.
• Cleans tanks, structures or equipment using confined space entry procedures.
• Assists designated staff as needed with performing routine minor corrective and preventative maintenance and repairs to WRF/WRA structures, buildings and assets.
• Trims and mows grass and performs other general grounds maintenance using hand tools and motor driven equipment.
• Participates in snow removal activities from sidewalks, walkways, and paved areas within the facility using hand tools and motor driven equipment.
• Operates equipment including: a walk behind skid loader, forklift, WRA vehicle, and other equipment of a similar nature.
• Performs custodial work and gate keeping duties.
• Assists designated staff as needed with sand blasting or sponge blasting equipment in preparation for painting.
• Assists with painting of process equipment and buildings.
• Performs duties of similar nature or level as assigned.
• Observes all required safe work practices and behaviors.