Wastewater Facility Operations & Maintenance Helper

City of Des Moines; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Des Moines Wastewater Reclamation Authority seeks a maintenance helper to assist in operation and upkeep of the Wastewater Reclamation Authority's buildings, structures, and assets. Under supervision, collaboratively supports staff and interacts with city employees and the public.

Required qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and substantial semi-skilled labor experience in repair/maintenance of stationary equipment at water or manufacturing facilities, plus a valid Iowa

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Considerable semi-skilled labor experience in repair and maintenance of stationary equipment at a water, wastewater, or manufacturing facility.
• Possession of a valid State of Iowa driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the day-to-day operations and maintenance of Wastewater Reclamation Authority facilities, structures, buildings and assets.
• Assists designated staff with lubrication and general maintenance on stationary equipment.
• Observes meters and gauges and makes adjustments to equipment under direction.
• Maintains operating logs and records of hours, temperatures, pressures and fuel consumption.
• Performs custodial and gate-keeping duties as needed.
• Participates in general grounds maintenance including mowing and snow removal as required.

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.

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01
I understand that such responses as "see resume", "see application", etc. to the following supplemental questions are not acceptable. Responses must be thorough, clear and concise to receive credit.

• Yes
• No

02
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. Please mark "Yes" showing your understanding.

• Yes
• No

03
I understand that I must obtain a Grade I Iowa Wastewater Operator License within two (2) years of appointment. Failure to meet the above noted qualifications will result in termination.

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess a high school diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

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Have you lived or physically worked outside of Iowa at any time during the past seven (7) years?

• Yes
• No

06
Describe any experience you have involving the repair and maintenance of stationary equipment at a water, wastewater, or manufacturing facility including where this experience was obtained and the duration of this experience. If no experience, please indicate "N/A".
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Describe any experience you have in general maintenance of a facility including where this experience was obtained and the duration of this experience. If no experience, please indicate "N/A".

• Required Question