Plant Maintenance Technician I-IV

The City of Frederick•Frederick, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The jobholder is responsible for industrial plant maintenance for municipal water and sewer facilities in The City of Frederick. The technician installs, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs electrical and mechanical process equipment and building support systems associated with Water and Sewer facilities. The jobholder is an essential employee meaning they are responsible for providing services that are critical functions required to maintain order, peace, safety, and the well-being of residents and visitors to The City of Frederick in the event of a critical incident. As such, the jobholder will be required to carry a cell phone while on standby and respond to emergencies as needed throughout the Department of Public Works when directed to do so.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Vehicle Operator’s license with satisfactory driving record that meets insurability standards of the City’s insurance carrier is required.
DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate or the ability to obtain in (30) days of employment.
Maryland State Board of Electricians – Apprentice License or the ability to obtain within thirty (30) days of employment.
Ability to successfully complete training that will include but not be limited to confined space training, CPR & First Aid, electrical safety, etc.
Basic ability to use hand tools and power tools to maintain equipment.
Basic ability to understand the hazards and safety precautions in the maintenance of equipment.
Basic ability to use computers in a “Windows” environment and learn various software programs.
One (1) year of related experience and/or training in residential, commercial, or industrial facility maintenance, welding, automotive, mechanical, heavy equipment operator, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, roofing, masonry, boilers/pressure vessels, hydraulics, pneumatics, machining, pipe fitting, or any other general construction related trade.
Two (2) years of related experience and/or training in industrial facility maintenance, to include boilers and pressure vessels.
Four (4) years of experience in electrical industrial facilities maintenance work that includes (low and medium voltage electrical systems) or any combination of experience and education comparable to that of a journeyman-level electrician.
Grade 4 Maryland Stationary Engineer License or the ability to obtain within two (2) years of employment.
EPA 608 Certification as a Type I and Type II Technician or the ability to obtain within two (2) years of employment.
Maryland State Board of Electricians – Journeyman License or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment.
Comprehensive knowledge of standard practices, methods, and tools used in maintaining equipment.
Comprehensive knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions in the maintenance of equipment.
Comprehensive knowledge of administrative software applications and the general ability to use computers in a “Windows” environment and learn various software programs.
Complete familiarity of facilities and equipment (e.g., understands the purpose and functionality of processes, process flow profile, equipment location and arrangement, assigned equipment identification, etc.).
Advanced knowledge of fire tube boilers and pressure vessels and related work practices and safety; 1) Ability to identify system mountings and understand their function and purpose. 2) Ability to inspect, test, and replace system mountings as needed. 3) Complete understanding of safe and proper operation. 4) Ability to recognize hazardous conditions and react to avoid failures.
Advanced knowledge of HVAC systems, work practices, and safety; 1) Familiar with the theory of operation. 2) Familiar with ozone depleting refrigerants and the consequences of its release to the atmosphere 3) Ability to install HVAC systems, complete HVAC related maintenance tasks, troubleshoot system issues, and make any necessary repairs.
Advanced knowledge of electrical systems, work practices, and safety; 1) Familiar with the construction and operation of electrical equipment generally used in City owned facilities. 2) The ability to identify system voltages 3) The ability to identify energized parts from others. 4) The ability to identify hazards and familiar with the tools, PPE, and methods needed to protect themselves from such hazards. 5) Ability to install electrical equipment in accordance with code requirements, complete electrical related maintenance tasks, troubleshoot electrical system issues, and make necessary repairs.
Advanced knowledge of instrumentation with an ability to inspect, test, calibrate, and replace instruments as needed.
Advanced knowledge of process controllers and the ability to work with PLC’s as needed to troubleshoot processes, make programming changes, repair hardware failures, etc.
Advanced knowledge of network communications; 1) Ability to setup and configure network hardware. 2) Ability to test and troubleshoot network communications problems. 3) Ability to add new devices to a network 4). Thorough understanding of Ethernet, Modbus, ModbusTCP, and various other protocols. 5) Understanding of network hardware and cabling needed to support various network types.
Advanced knowledge of supervisory software; Ability to use the system for evaluating and troubleshooting processes.
The Plant Maintenance Technician I, II, III, IV and V must be able to pass respirator physical and fit test.
Additionally, the employee is required to maintain facial hair in compliance with Federal Regulations to wear Self Contained Breathing Apparatus for the duration of their employment.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a four (4) year technical school in the electrical trade.

Responsibilities

Performs routine preventative maintenance, including and not limited to, checking equipment condition and performance, checking and adjusting clearances and tolerances, performing adjustments, greasing and lubricating equipment, changing filters, belts, hoses, bearings and other wearing parts.
Performs work at heights over 100’ (feet) and descends into confined spaces over 30’ (feet).
Assists other Technicians with project or repair work as needed.
Responds to oral and written instructions and/or reports of maintenance problems and maintains records and logs of work performed.
Maintains records of preventive maintenance performed to include repairs made and costs for labor and parts in equipment database management software.
Locates repair parts, obtains pricing, enters purchase requisitions, and orders parts as needed.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with City officials, co-workers, vendors and the general public.
Answers the telephone and communicates information professionally to vendors, other departments, and the general public.
Operates a vehicle on a regular basis observing legal and defensive driving practices.
Troubleshoots minor mechanical equipment failures and makes minor mechanical corrections and/or repairs.
Performs maintenance tasks through the use of general skilled trades to include plumbing, pipe fitting, welding, cutting, machining, HVAC, pneumatics, hydraulics, masonry, carpentry, etc.
Fabricates, installs, maintains, repairs, and upgrades mechanical equipment and systems.
Operates and maintains boilers and pressure vessels.
Installs, maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, and upgrades HVAC systems.
Installs, maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, and upgrades electrical equipment and systems.
Under qualified supervision, installs, maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, and upgrades instrumentation and control systems.
Verifies that the calibration of process instruments are within the manufacturer’s specified tolerances.
Performs guidance and field supervision for the Plant Maintenance Technician I, II, & III positions in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
Trains employees and leads field work.
Performs other duties as assigned.