Utilities Mechanic - Water

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

About The Position

Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment associated with water stations and distribution systems. Operates and documents the performance of water treatment and distribution systems throughout St. Mary’s County, ensuring public safety and regulatory compliance. The position reports to the Water Superintendent and performs standby duties as required. The role maintains, repairs, rebuilds, and tests water-treatment and distribution equipment; performs related electrical work, monitors and maintains assigned SCADA equipment, and carries out operator duties when required. It also includes maintaining operational records, requesting parts and services, operating vehicles and other equipment, and performing minor welding and cutting. The employee must maintain the certifications required for the applicable license and wear appropriate personal protective equipment for confined-space entry.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and two or more years of job-related experience, or equivalent technical training, education, and/or experience in water treatment and distribution.
Class 2 Water Treatment certification and MDE Water Sampler Certification.
Valid Maryland Class C driver’s license.
Ability to gain thorough knowledge of St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission policies and procedures.
Ability to represent the Commission to the public.
Expert knowledge of relevant maintenance and repair practices and procedures relating to liquid and gas chlorination, pumps, and valves.
Knowledge of safety regulations and established procedures for operating, repairing, removing, and installing equipment and materials, and ensuring safety.
Ability to communicate effectively with staff and train and provide technical guidance to others.
Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records.
Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment for confined-space entry.
Ability to handle heavy tools, equipment, or materials weighing 60 pounds or more.
Ability to climb ladders at heights that may exceed 15 feet and work in confined spaces and extreme outdoor weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

Temporary Traffic Control Manager Certification is desired.

Responsibilities

Maintain and repair equipment used to treat and distribute water; troubleshoot and perform preventive and corrective maintenance.
Maintain operational and maintenance logs, reports, equipment-history files, and repair-parts inventory records using designated computer programs; document all work performed.
Disassemble, rebuild, and reassemble motors, valves, pumps, gearboxes, and related equipment, and perform quality control after rebuilds.
Perform electrical work associated with mechanical repairs and preventive maintenance, including connecting and disconnecting wires and troubleshooting minor pump-control problems.
Request the purchase of parts, equipment, and services needed for repairs.
Monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain SCADA equipment assigned to the water system.
Perform operator duties when required, including station checks, water sampling, and standby duties.
Operate and maintain motor vehicles, farm, construction, and lawn-maintenance equipment.
Perform minor welding and cutting to complete repairs and fabricate parts for bracing and repairs.
Maintain the full certification status required by the Certification Board for the required license.
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment for confined-space entry, including respiratory gear.
Perform other duties or assignments necessary for continuous and safe operation of MetCom facilities, as well as other duties as assigned.