Water Treatment Facilities Maintenance Technician

City of Auburn (AL); Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Auburn (AL) seeks a Water Treatment Facilities Maintenance Technician to operate and maintain water supply, pumping, and treatment facilities. Tasks include repairs, calibrations, and upkeep of instrumentation and SCADA equipment under supervision.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, 1–3 years of relevant experience, and a valid driver's license. Alabama Grade II or higher water certification must be obtained within 18 months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years’ experience in water facilities or similar.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Must obtain Alabama Grade II or higher water certification within 18 months.

Responsibilities

• Repairs and maintains water pumping and treatment facilities.
• Maintains water pumping and treatment facilities’ buildings and grounds.
• Calibrates, maintains and repairs various facility instrumentation and SCADA equipment.
• Maintains inventory of parts and supplies for facilities and equipment.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

WATER TREATMENT FACILITIES MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Department: Water Resource Management

Pay Grade: 109

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Personnel Status: Regular Full-Time

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for the consistent and reliable operation of various water supply, pumping, and treatment facilities by the repair and maintenance of these facilities. This position reports to the Water Treatment Facility Maintenance Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Repairs and maintains water pumping and treatment facilities.
• Maintains water pumping and treatment facilities’ buildings and grounds.
• Calibrates, Maintains and Repairs various facility instrumentation and SCADA equipment.
• Maintains inventory of parts and supplies for facilities and equipment
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

AGENCY-WIDE COMPETENCIES

Professional Excellence

Sense of responsibility and commitment; ability to meet expectations; quality of work output; willingness to admit and correct mistakes.

Communication

Ability to express oneself clearly, credibly, and respectfully in an appropriate tone; quality of judgment exercised in what information should be communicated; ability to adjust to different communication styles.

Teamwork

Commitment to team activities; placing value of team success over personal recognition; altruism; impact on team success; willingness to fulfill a variety of roles.

Engagement

Initiative exercised in solving problems; willingness to take on new responsibilities; acting on opportunities and presenting ideas; modeling a positive attitude and resilience; volunteering for group work; praising work of the City and coworkers; demonstrating pride in public service.

Public Service

Views citizens as a priority; demonstrates ethical, trustworthy behavior, stands as an example of servant leadership; maintains trust of the Auburn citizens.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent; one (1) to three (3) years’ experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Qualifications:

• Possession of a valid driver’s license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated. Requirement exists at the time of hire and as a condition of continued employment.
• Possession of or ability to obtain an Alabama Grade II or higher certification for water treatment within 18 months of employment. Requirement is a condition of continued employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the operation, maintenance and repair of surface water treatment plants, groundwater production facilities, pumping facilities, and related infrastructure.
• Knowledge of the repair and maintenance of pumps, motors, and emergency power systems.
• Knowledge of computers, job-related software programs, tools, and equipment.
• Knowledge of the repair and maintenance of electrical and plumbing systems.
• Knowledge of water sampling and laboratory analysis procedures.
• Knowledge of lawn and building maintenance tools and techniques.
• Knowledge of local government operations, policies and plans, and modern office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other similar programs.
• Skill in using computers for data entry, word processing, and/or accounting purposes.
• Skill in the use of small office equipment, including calculators, copy machines or multi-line telephone systems.
• Skill in effective communication, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to meet and deal with employees and the public in an effective and courteous manner.
• Ability to get along with others, and work effectively with the public and co-workers.
• Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive matters.
• Ability to use computers for data entry, word processing, and/or accounting purposes.
• Ability to work independently, work well with others, and manage time effectively.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is medium work, which requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, stooping, balancing, climbing, standing, stooping, bending, crouching, or walking. The employee uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work is typically performed in various indoor and outdoor environments. The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, contagious or infectious diseases, and irritating chemicals. Work requires the use of personal protective equipment such as specialized clothing, goggles, masks, boots, gloves, and other protective devices as required.