Responsible for maintaining Water Production grounds and equipment.Essential Functions:

• Assists with the inventory of building and equipment maintenance materials and spare parts
• Complies with safety procedures for the crew activities during confined space, including electrical and chemical isolations
• Conducts inspections of functioning equipment on a routine basis and records findings in the computerized maintenance management software (CMMS)
• Conducts structural maintenance and repair to all plant facilities
• Assists with preventive and simple corrective maintenance
• Assists with installation of new or modified mechanical process equipment
• Performs maintenance with the use of, common tools, power tools and some precision tools
• Performs mowing, weed trimming, edging, and general landscaping duties
• Utilizes computerized maintenance management software (CMMS) for documenting preventative and corrective maintenance and unscheduled or emergency work orders
• Assists with repairs on operating equipment for chemical application
• Assists with installation and repairs of various plumbing/piping materials in a professional manner following manufacturer’s recommended procedures
• Uses and maintains common shop equipment, and specialized shop equipment
• Uses cleaning equipment, chemicals, and tools to perform custodial duties
• Uses ladders, scaffolding, and proper safety equipment to perform maintenance on basins, storage tanks and elevated storage tanks.
• Maintain regular and punctual on-site attendance

Additional Duties:

• Performs other duties as assigned

Maintenance Tech I 
Minimum Qualifications / Acceptable Equivalency:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent

AND

• One-year (1) experience in maintaining water treatment plant, chemical or industrial equipment

OR 

• Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job

Maintenance Tech II
Minimum Qualifications / Acceptable Equivalency:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent

AND

• Class "D" TCEQ Water License or the ability to obtain within the least allowable amount of time possible

AND

• Three-years (3) experience in repair of water plants, industrial mechanical equipment or a related field

OR

• Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job

Maintenance Tech III
Minimum Qualifications / Acceptable Equivalency:ANDANDORCore Competencies: 

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to form and maintain effective relationships with coworkers and customers
• Ability to work in confined spaces
• Ability to use a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)
• Basic troubleshooting skills

Preferences:

• Previous experience maintaining water treatment equipment
• Possession of a current, valid certification in surface water treatment from the TCEQ
• A Texas Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

Conditions of Employment:

• Must have a valid Class “C” Driver’s License and valid state required minimum automobile liability insurance prior to employment (must obtain Texas Class “C” driver’s license and state required minimum automobile liability insurance within 90 days of hire per state law)
• Must pass a drug test, driver’s license check, criminal history background check, and social security number verification check
• Must pass a physical examination
• Must be able to work overtime when requested
• Must be able to work an on-call rotation
• Must be able to work at various heights
• Must be able to work in all kinds of weather

Physical Requirements:
Overall Strength Demands: The italicized word describes the overall strength demand of the functions performed by the incumbent during a typical workday.

• Sedentary – lifting no more than 10 pounds
• Light – lifting no more than 20 pounds; carry up to 10 pounds
• Medium – lifting no more than 50 pounds, carry up to 25 pounds
• Heavy – lifting no more than 100 pounds, carry up to 50 pounds
• Very Heavy – lifting more than 100 pounds, carry more than 50 pounds

Physical Demand Codes: The following describes if the incumbent is expected to exert the following physical demands during a typical workday and the overall frequency.
Codes for “how often”:
Y = Yes
N = No
E = extensive (100-70%)
M = moderate (60-30%)
I = infrequent (20-10%)
A = almost never (<10%)
Task: Code:

1. Standing: E
2. Sitting: A
3. Walking: E
4. Lifting: M
5. Carrying: M
6. Pushing/Pulling: M
7. Overhead Work: I
8. Fine Dexterity: M
9. Kneeling: M
10. Crouching: I
11. Crawling: I
12. Bending: M
13. Twisting: M
14. Climbing: M
15. Balancing: M
16. Vision: M
17. Hearing: M 
18. Talking: M
19. Video Display: M
20. Other – Differentiate Colors: Y

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids:
The essential functions of this position require the use of drills, grinders, hoists, common hand tools, forklift, pneumatic tools, computers, vibration testing equipment, and other specialty tools; requires the use of protective equipment (i.e. special breathing apparatus) for confined space entry or for handling chemicals.
 
Environmental Factors:
The essential functions of this position are performed primarily in untreated and partially treated water. Incumbents are exposed to various weather conditions approximately 80% of the work year and are occasionally exposed to chemicals, loud noises, fumes, hazardous gases and dust; work at heights, in depths, confined spaces, and electrical conditions associated with the operation of a Water Production Plant.
This job description is not an employment agreement, contract agreement, or contract. Management has exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.