Wastewater Plant Maintenance & Operations Helper

City of Des Moines, IA; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Des Moines, IA Wastewater Reclamation Authority seeks a maintenance worker to assist in the operation and upkeep of its treatment facilities, buildings and assets under supervision.

Responsibilities include routine minor repairs, lubrication, data logging, grounds maintenance, custodial duties, painting prep, and safe work practices. Requires high school diploma and Iowa driver's license; must obtain Grade I Wastewater Operator license within 2 years.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the day-to-day operations and maintenance of the Wastewater Treatment Plant facility, as assigned.
• Assists designated staff with lubrication duties on stationary equipment.
• Observes meters and gauges and makes adjustments under direction.
• Records operating hours, temperatures, pressures and fuel consumption; maintains logs.
• Maintains general cleanliness of WRF/WRA facilities, structures, buildings and assets.
• Performs basic custodial tasks and gate keeping duties.
• Assists with sand or sponge blasting prep for painting.
• Assists with painting of process equipment and buildings.
• Operates equipment such as walk-behind skid loader and forklift.
• Participates in snow removal and grounds maintenance.
• Adheres to required safe work practices.

Skills

Semi-skilled maintenance tasks

Data recording

Grounds maintenance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

City of Des Moines, IA Wastewater Reclamation Authority seeks a maintenance worker to assist in the operation and upkeep of its treatment facilities, buildings and assets under supervision.

Responsibilities include routine minor repairs, lubrication, data logging, grounds maintenance, custodial duties, painting prep, and safe work practices. Requires high school diploma and Iowa driver's license; must obtain Grade I Wastewater Operator license within 2 years.