Industrial Maintenance Technician I

Metro Water Recovery • Denver, CO

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of semi-skilled duties related to maintenance of Metro’s facilities. Works under the direction of a supervisor.

Requirements

• Knowledge of safety methods, processes, and procedures.
• Knowledge of equipment operation and mechanical work.
• Knowledge of industrial facility/plant maintenance or water/wastewater treatment plant maintenance.
• Knowledge of general office processes and procedures including MS Office software.
• Knowledge of industrial spill response procedures.
• Knowledge of confined space practices and procedures.
• Skilled at operation of light equipment and mechanical maintenance.
• Skilled at industrial cleaning techniques and processes.
• Skilled at utilizing technology to seek and share resources and information.
• Ability to work safely in a group with supervision.
• Ability to read and follow procedures, manuals, Safety Data Sheet precautions, parts breakdowns and work order directions.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting and strenuous pushing and pulling on a regular basis.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to perform effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Graduation from high school or GED.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Valid forklift certification.
• Must be fit tested annually.
• Must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Cleans wastewater plant equipment such as clarifiers, basins, tanks, trenches, Coanda’s, compactors, and vaults in preparation for preventative maintenance and regular operations.
• May perform acid injection into aeration basin diffusers.
• Assists in high-pressure hosing, jetting, and vac projects.
• Responsible for moving chemicals such as polymers from delivery to storage areas.
• Moves chemicals to specific designated locations throughout the plant for normal operational usage.
• Operates light and heavy equipment such as forklifts and tractors.
• Assists in emergency spill response including raw sewage.
• Performs safety activities such as traffic control, hot work, fall prevention and frequently performs and facilitates work in confined spaces.
• Performs hand signals and rigging for crane and hoisting operations and equipment positioning.
• Performs regular cleaning and maintenance on wastewater treatment structures, interceptor facilities and equipment including process buildings.
• Cleans Metro facilities such as metering vaults and diversion structures with a trailer mounted pressure washer and mild detergents.
• Services and cleans automotive vehicles, pressure washers, sprayers, and other equipment.
• Performs routine pickup and delivery of materials for Metro.
• Assists with the jetting of storm and sanitary sewers when needed.
• Operates computers to receive work assignments/information and report work progress.
• Performs other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED