*Open until filled*
SUMMARY:
The Utilities Maintenance Technician III performs the most skilled work in the operation of the City of Snoqualmie water distribution and treatment facilities, reuse water transmission, on an assigned shift and during emergency situations. The Utilities Maintenance Technician III also participates in the overall operational functioning of assigned work on a team where the Parks & Public Works Director is the head of the Department.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
•A union position that performs general and specialized domestic water utility work in the installation, maintenance, repair, and operation of control systems and mechanical and electrical equipment associated with domestic water utilities distribution, collection, and treatment systems.
•The work requires skills related to utilities equipment and systems. Duties include implementing preventative maintenance measures, using computerized databases and other associated records, evaluating materials and parts, and performing technical maintenance tasks.
•Employees in this classification are responsible for assuring the technical correctness of their own work. May perform duties of similar complexity in other maintenance areas as required or assigned. Works under the direct supervision of a Lead and general supervision of the Utilities Maintenance Superintendent – Domestic Water.
•The Parks and Public Works Department has a team approach to its maintenance activities. While this position is primarily in domestic water maintenance, the overall maintenance priorities will provide the opportunity to participate in other maintenance function at times.
Scope of Responsibilities
• Utilities Maintenance Technician III is accountable for performing all assignments in a timely, effective, and efficient manner. The following duties are not inclusive of all duties. May perform a variety of other duties as assigned, including assisting other Parks and Public Works Department divisions in the event of an emergency. • Members of the Parks and Public Works maintenance team are involved on a routine basis in decision making, goal setting, scheduling, hiring, planning, peer review, and problem solving. They determine how they will work together and how they will rotate through various job tasks associated with their work. They have a part in developing performance measures for the group and in setting goals around these measures. Members are results oriented, accountable, and work at a high standard of excellence. • Inspect, test, remove, disassemble, repair, replace, reassemble, install, align, and restore to operation a variety of water mechanical equipment and systems including, but not limited to, the following: pumps, motors, engines, power transmission equipment, valves and piping appurtenances, tanks, screening devices, generators, chemical feed systems, auxiliary equipment, and control systems. • Evaluate preventative and corrective maintenance measures and requirements. Evaluate equipment operation. • Use computerized maintenance databases to monitor related records, such as work orders, preventative and corrective maintenance systems, equipment specifications, and work histories. • Prioritize and schedule maintenance in collaboration with maintenance and operations supervisory staff. • Inspect water pumping stations on a regular basis. • Perform other related work as required. • Responds to unpredictable emergency situations such as weather events and natural disasters including heavy rain, downed trees, snow and ice events, windstorms, earthquakes, and mudslides/flooding. • This position is required to participate in a weekly rotating 24-hour on-call duty after the successful completion of probation periodLicensing and Certification
• Valid Washington State Driver’s License with driving record free of serious or frequent violations.
• Washington State certification as a Cross Connection Specialist is required.
• Washington State certification as a Water Treatment Plant Operator 1 is required.
• Washington State certification as a Water Distribution Manager 2 is required.
• Washington State certification as a Backflow Assembly Technician is required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Ability to acquire and maintain the following certifications within (1) year of hire is required:
•Washington State certification as a Water Treatment Plant Operator 2
• Washington State Traffic Control Flagger.
• CDL with minimum Class B endorsement.
• First Aid CPR/AED.
• 24-hour HAZWOPER.
• Forklift/powered industrial truck operator certification in accordance with (LNI) rules.
• FEMA ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of:
• The methods, materials, and techniques commonly used in the maintenance, repair, and operation of control systems and electrical and mechanical equipment associated with industrial process control and water/wastewater utilities and treatment.
• Occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions applicable to mechanical and electrical maintenance and operations work.
• Municipal water distribution system and the wastewater collection system and its operating facilities and/or municipal water and wastewater treatment plant systems. Water and wastewater treatment collection, distribution, and pumping practices or similar heavy industrial experience.
Skill and Ability to:
• Maintain a safe and clean work area. Clean and maintain tools and equipment used in the performance of duties.
• Safely and efficiently operate and utilize with skill all tools and equipment associated with the corrective and preventative maintenance activities in an industrial process setting, including various machining, and welding equipment associated with plant maintenance.
• Use computer terminals, software programs, and computer systems standard to the area of assignment, including programmable logic controllers and data-acquisition programs.
• Read and interpret complex engineering plans, schematics, wiring diagrams, work orders, flow charts, and technical manuals.
• Add, subtract, multiply, divide, and perform basic algebra. Demonstrate knowledge of basic physics and science.
• Prepare written reports and communicate technical information clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Work safely with electrical equipment, toxic chemicals, and unpleasant and/or dangerous conditions.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, other City staff, and the public.
• Relate to others in a courteous and respectful manner, work in a team atmosphere. Maintain a work environment free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
• Work safely and in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, and with City laws, policies, and standards.
• Support diversity and multi-cultural understanding in the workplace.
• Apply interpersonal skills using tact, patience, courtesy, and good judgment.
• Train and supervise subordinate employees.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Working conditions will vary depending upon assignment. The Utilities Maintenance Technician III may be assigned to hazardous work areas such as street surfaces, right of ways, medians, in ditches, pits and underground vaults, confined spaces, around heavy equipment and operating potentially dangerous tools. Typical assignments are out of doors, occasionally requiring work in inclement weather at dirty, wet, noisy or cramped work sites. The work involves strenuous physical labor, requiring physical dexterity and mechanical aptitude. This position is required to participate in a weekly rotating 24-hour on-call duty after the successful completion of probation period. This position is also required to respond in the event of local emergencies as required.All applicants are subject to pre-employment drug and alcohol tests