Utilities Maintenance Specialist - Water

St. Mary's County Metropolitan Commission•Maryland, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists Utilities Mechanic in performing preventive and corrective maintenance on all equipment and systems in water stations. Position reports to the Head Operator.

Requirements

Ability to gain working knowledge of St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission policies and procedures
Ability to act as a representative of St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission to the public
Expert knowledge of relevant maintenance and repair practices and procedures as they relate to liquid and gas chlorination, pumps, and valves
Knowledge of safety regulations and established procedures for operating, repairing, removing and installing equipment/materials as well as for ensuring safety
Ability to effectively communicate with other staff members and the public
Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records
Ability to wear appropriate PPE for confined space entry
High school diploma or G.E.D.
Two or more years of job-related experience
Equivalent technical training, education, and/or experience
Must possess a valid Maryland driver’s license, Class C
Must apply for a Temporary Water License within 30 days of hire

Responsibilities

Assists in troubleshooting and performing preventive and corrective maintenance on all equipment in water systems
Assists in disassembling, rebuild and reassemble motors, valves, pumps gearboxes, etc. to rehabilitate equipment.
Check out and evaluate operation of equipment after rebuild is complete
Assists in performing minor electrical work in conjunction with mechanical repairs (e.g., connects/disconnects wires, investigate/correct minor pump control problems)
Responds to emergency and customer complaint calls
Requests the purchase of parts, equipment and services needed to perform repairs
Documents all preventive and corrective work performed
Performs minor welding and cutting work to complete repairs and fabricate parts for bracing/repairs
Performs station checks as needed
Collects and analyzes water samples as needed
Performs other duties as assigned