What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utilities Mechanical/Electrical Technician (Wastewater) position at St. Mary's County Metropolitan Commission?
Job Summary:
Performs corrective and preventive maintenance on electrical and mechanical systems, equipment, and instrumentation as requested through work orders. Position reports to Wastewater Collections Superintendent.
Examples of Duties
- Performs corrective and preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on electrical and mechanical systems, equipment, and instrumentation as requested through work orders
- Maintains a variety of operational and maintenance logs, reports, parts inventory and other forms using designated computer programs
- Disassembles, rebuilds and reassembles motors, valves, pumps, gearboxes, etc., to rehabilitate and repair equipment; evaluates the operation of equipment after rebuilding for proper operations
- Performs electrical work including but not limited to connecting and disconnecting wires and performs all corrective and preventive maintenance on building electrical supply circuits
- Monitors and maintains SCADA equipment that is assigned to the wastewater collections system ie floats, transducers and wiring.
- Requests the purchase of parts, equipment and services needed to perform repairs
- Operates and maintains motor vehicles, generators, construction and lawn maintenance equipment
- Responds to emergency and customer complaint calls, which includes standby duty.
- Performs minor welding and cutting work to complete repairs and fabricate parts for bracing and repairs as required
- Perform duties as an operator when required to include station checks and standby
- Perform standby duties on a rotational basis.
- Performs any other duties or assignments that are determined to be necessary for continuous and safe operation of MetCom’s facilities
Other Duties:
Performs other duties as assigned
Typical Qualifications
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (These are pre-employment KSA that apply only to Essential Job Functions.):
- Ability to gain thorough 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 electrical and mechanical systems, equipment, and instrumentation
- Knowledge of safety regulations and established procedures for ensuring safety
- Ability to effectively communicate with other staff members
- Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records
- Ability to wear appropriate PPE for confined space entry, including respiratory gear
Required Qualifications (Note: Any acceptable combination of education, training and relevant experience that provides the above knowledge, abilities and skills may be substituted on a full-time year for year basis.):
Training and/or Education:
High school diploma or G.E.D. and three years or more experience working on mechanical, electrical and instrumentation systems
Experience:
Or equivalent technical training, education, and/or experience
Licenses or Certificates:
- Wastewater Collections 2 Certification
- Class B Maryland CDL Driver’s License with Tanker and Airbrake Endorsements
Special Requirements:
None
Physical Demands:
Work demands occasional strenuous effort. For example, handling moderately heavy tools, equipment or materials of 30 to 60 pounds or more.
Unusual Demands:
Work environment involves high risks with exposure to potentially dangerous situations or unusual environmental stress, which requires a range of safety and other precautions, e.g., aggressive human behavior, extreme outdoor weather conditions, confined workspace, or similar situations where conditions cannot be controlled.
Salary : $54,701 - $73,814