MECHANICAL / CERTIFIED MECHANICAL CRAFTSMAN - Range 21 to 22 / PLU

Municipality of Anchorage • Ak 99515-2111, AK

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs skilled level duties in the maintenance and repair of the Utility's water and wastewater treatment, distribution, and collection systems. The equipment in these systems includes pumps, meters, valves, gates, conveyors, compressors, generators, hydraulic systems, piping, plumbing, and other mechanical equipment primarily identified as stationary industrial machinery. Some of this machinery and equipment stores, handles, or conveys extremely hazardous chemicals such as caustics, acids, high strength liquid chlorine, and hydrogen gas. The work of this classification is characterized by the requirement to perform fabrication, maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, construction, and operational tasks of substantial variety and complexity without close technical supervision on all systems and equipment. This role involves reviewing and commenting on construction or rehabilitation engineered drawings, troubleshooting and investigating to solve mechanical and operational issues, using modern computer/communication technologies to document work, and adapting to changing technologies. Employees may be required to participate in major emergencies or disasters, which could involve extended work shifts, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Four (4) years of journeyman maintenance experience in mechanical equipment maintenance, electrical and/or plumbing.
• OR High school diploma, GED or equivalent, and completion of a two (2) year certified apprenticeship or training program in mechanical equipment maintenance, electrical or plumbing, and two (2) years of journeyman maintenance experience in mechanical maintenance, electrical, and/or plumbing.
• Satisfactory background check (criminal, education, and employment history).
• A valid State of Alaska Class B Commercial Driver’s License at time of hire.
• OR A Valid Driver’s License at time of application and a Valid State of Alaska Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) at time of hire. Must obtain the required CDL and required endorsements along with any restrictions within 120 days of hire.
• Satisfactory drug screening at time of hire.
• Must possess and/or obtain all required certifications and/or licenses, and keep them current for the duration of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Municipality of Anchorage certification in Back-flow prevention device inspection, testing, maintenance and repair.
• American Welding Society (AWS) Certification in welding.
• State of Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation Water Treatment & Distribution and Wastewater Treatment and Collection licenses.

Responsibilities

• Performs skilled level duties in the maintenance and repair of water and wastewater treatment, distribution, and collection systems.
• Maintains and repairs equipment including pumps, meters, valves, gates, conveyors, compressors, generators, hydraulic systems, piping, plumbing, and other stationary industrial machinery.
• Handles and conveys extremely hazardous chemicals.
• Performs fabrication, maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, construction, and operational tasks on systems and equipment without close technical supervision.
• Reviews and comments on construction or rehabilitation engineered drawings.
• Troubleshoots and investigates to solve mechanical and operational issues.
• Uses modern computer/communication technologies to document work and communicate with personnel.
• Adapts to changing technologies and business processes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Participates in major emergencies or disasters as outlined in AWWU’s disaster plan matrix, which may include extended work shifts.

Benefits

• Representation by Plumbers & Steamfitters, Local 367, subject to the current agreement.
• Advancement through pay steps within a pay grade based on successive steps.

What This Job Offers

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