Henderson Water Utility

Classification Specification

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP

Direct Supervisor: HWU Maintenance Lead (Plant/Pump Station)

Direct Reports: N/A

Advancement Opportunity: HWU Maintenance Lead (Plant/Pump Station)

PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION

The purpose of this classification is to lead and engage in the installation, maintenance, and repair of equipment, machinery, and components of the Henderson Water Utility (HWU) water and wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, and related system facilities. Incumbents in this classification typically work as part of a team for more complex or larger repairs. This classification may also serve to assist the treatment plant operator as necessary and to provide light maintenance training for plant operators

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

· Maintain equipment, machinery and system components of the water and wastewater treatment plants, pump stations and other assigned utility facilities;

· Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform regular and required maintenance on processes and equipment;

· Perform a variety of plumbing, electrical, and carpentry functions;

· Apply sound trouble-shooting skills to identify problems and make needed repairs;

· Maintain an effective preventive maintenance plan on HWU assets under department purview;

· Competently use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, specialized tools, and materials in the performance of duties;

· Check and maintain water booster and wastewater pumping stations;

· Coordinate work activities of maintenance technicians as assigned for specific projects;

· Identify and obtain equipment and materials to complete jobs;

· Review the work of Maintenance Tech 1 staff;

· Ensure all maintenance activities comply with safety practices, quality standards, and applicable regulations, policies and procedures;

· Efficiently and responsibly operate assigned HWU equipment and machinery as needed;

· Ensure personal compliance with all state safety regulations and HWU safety policies;

· Ensure proper housekeeping in work areas;

· Ensure personal attendance of appropriate safety meetings;

· Participate in accident investigations as requested;

· Assist with the collection of hazard analysis information to be used in eliminating hazards and reducing incidents at the Utility;

· Perform routine safety inspections of work areas and report or correct all identified hazards;

· Maintain personal safety equipment appropriately;

· Report all work related accidents, incidents, and near-misses to supervisor and/or safety department;

· Lead, mentor, coach Maintenance Technician 1 staff so as to prepare them for promotion into Maintenance Technician 2 position;

· Provide feedback to Maintenance Supervisor on the abilities and deficiencies of MT1 staff;

· Stay current with computer systems including SCADA, Cityworks, Microsoft Office Suite, and other software necessary to perform the essential functions of the position;

· Perform functions and duties of Maintenance Supervisor as necessary or requested;

· Maintain a positive attitude and work environment;

· Maintains regular and predictable in-person attendance during regular business hours of the Water Utility is required;

· Maintain good public relations;

· Maintain availability to respond to emergency calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week;

· Prepare and maintain appropriate documentation of work performed;

· Maintain correct inventory of parts and supplies.

· Must undergo and successfully complete drug test and alcohol screening prior to employment and undergo and successfully complete future drug test and/or alcohol screening pursuant to the City’s Drug and Alcohol policy.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

Performs related duties as required, necessary, or assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or GED; Industrial maintenance certificate, Journeyman/Master Electrician certification, class III or IV Collections certification or related degree and four years of related maintenance experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license. May require a valid Commercial Driver’s License with appropriate endorsements or the ability to obtain this license within six months of employment.

PERFORMANCE APTITUDES

Data Utilization: Requires the ability to calculate and/or tabulate data. Includes performing subsequent actions in relation to these computational operations. 

Human Interaction: Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions. 

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference and descriptive data and information.

Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; the ability to calculate decimals and percentages; the ability to utilize principles of fractions; and the ability to interpret graphs.

Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form. Involves semi-routine standardized work with some latitude for independent judgment concerning choices of action.

Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving a variety of generally pre-defined duties which are often characterized by frequent change.

ADA COMPLIANCE

Physical Ability: Tasks require the regular and sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that generally involves lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials ( 20-100 pounds). 

Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as violence, disease, or pathogenic substances.

This job description does not constitute a contract of employment. Any oral or written statements or promises to the contrary are hereby expressly disavowed and should not be relied upon by any prospective or existing employees. This job description is subject to change by the employer (the Henderson Water Utility) at the discretion of the employer, or as the needs of the employer and/or requirements of the job change. The Henderson Water Utility explicitly reserves the right to modify any of the provisions of this job description at any time and without notice. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties or essential functions does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.