Pump Station Maintenance

Rochester, City of•Rochester Public Works, NH

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Performs manual work of a semi-skilled to skilled nature on preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance procedures to ensure the proper operation of the City’s wastewater treatment, pumping, and sludge/solids handling; all other related work as required. Works to anticipate meet and exceed customer service expectations in a positive and professional manner.

Requirements

High School degree or equivalent.
Successful completion of High School industrial training or vocational education courses; or technically equivalent training received in an accredited program.
At least two (2) years of experience in the maintenance of treatment facilities or related fields.
Possession of a valid CDL-B with Tanker Endorsement.
Knowledge in the use of power and hand tools and in the operation of motorized equipment.
Knowledge of the processes and equipment involved in treatment plants, facilities and pump stations.
General computer knowledge.
Knowledge of electrical and instrumentation equipment and circuitry.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others and excellent mechanical ability.
Ability to provide excellent customer service.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to understand and follow City’s policies, procedures and workplace rules.
Ability to apply shop mathematics to practical problems.
Ability to maintain and control the equipment record and maintenance system.
Skill in the operation of machine shop tools, power tools, hand tools, and equipment used to rebuild or replace treatment plant equipment parts; must be able to read and understand electrical schematics, blueprints and diagrams.
Must possess excellent time management skills.
Skill in anticipating mechanical problems and in taking corrective actions to avoid serious malfunction of equipment.
Moderate to heavy physical effort in the work in performing work.
Occasionally required to move (push, pull, lift or carry) objects weighting 50 pounds.
Ability to lift heavy objects and to occasionally perform some strenuous work under varying weather conditions.
Ability to walk, stand, stoop and crouch for long periods of time.
Ability to talk, listen and hear.
The position has vision requirements including the ability to adjust focus at close and distant vision.

Nice To Haves

NE Grade 2 Collection System Operator Certificate
NH Grade 1 WWT Operator License

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of routine and repetitive tasks, with work checked during progress upon completion for satisfactory performance.
Cleans, overhauls and maintains pumps and chlorinators; renews ball bearings, lubricates seals and retainers; overhauls motor reduction gears, renews internal parts, as directed.
Overhauls, installs and aligns drives and couplings as well as wear items, such as pneumatic members, rubber bushings and spiders.
Assists in overhaul and maintenance of auxiliary and emergency generators; changes lubricants and filter media at scheduled intervals; renews internal shaft grease, bearings, bushings, retainers and seals, as directed.
Maintains, repair and overhaul air compressors, reduction gears, equipment, valves, pumps, chemical solution feed equipment, mechanical seals, lawn care equipment and portable gasoline-powered engines.
Maintains and repairs HVAC equipment, boilers, oil and gas burners, heat exchangers and registers, hot water pumps, pneumatic controls.
Performs the installation and set-up of new or replacement equipment.
Performs minor carpentry and plumbing work.
Maintains spare parts inventory and tool control record keeping.
Assists outside vendors providing service on specialized equipment not serviceable by facility staff.
Performs maintenance duties in a safe manner.
Ensures that safety instruments and equipment are maintained in proper working order, cleaned and stored properly.
Maintains complete, current and detailed maintenance/equipment records on a daily basis.
Assists supervisory staff with scheduling, costing and controlling corrective and preventative maintenance activities; as required.
Performs custodial, grounds keeping and snow removal duties; maintains a safe, clean professional appearance of treatment plants grounds, buildings and structures.
Paints equipment, apparatus, buildings and other items; as required.
Moves furniture and equipment; may be required to pick up and deliver supplies and materials.
Loads, unloads, moves and transports materials, equipment, freight and supplies; assists in handling and storing of stock.
Operates motor vehicles, hoists and portable equipment as required.
Works on grounds, buildings and roadways; assists with winter operations.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with employees and the public.
Performs similar or related work, as required, or as situation dictates
Attendance is an essential function of this position