Water Plant Maintenance Tech

JOB SUMMARY
This position is responsible for the consistent and reliable operation of various water supply, pumping, and treatment facilities by the repair and maintenance of these facilities.

MAJOR DUTIES
Repairs and maintains water pumping and treatment facilities. (60%)
- Troubleshoots and performs minor repairs to 480v electrical motor control systems.
- Performs instrument calibrations.
- Researches and purchases new and replacement parts.
- Repairs and maintains water pump systems; replaces oil and lubricants; replaces belts.
- Repairs and maintains electrical control systems (e.g. local equipment controls and Supervisory Command and Data Acquisition-SCADA) and process instrumentation and meters.
- Performs mechanical and control system troubleshooting and repair.
- Maintains and repairs all chemical feed systems including storage facilities.
- Off-loads and handles plant chemicals and supplies from chemical supply tanker trucks; completes required paperwork.
- Performs daily inspections and equipment calibrations at groundwater production facilities.
- Notifies Water Plant Manager immediately regarding plant upsets, accidents, chemical spills or other unusual events.
- Cleans and maintains treatment basins to maintain plant operations.

Maintains water pumping and treatment facilities’ buildings and grounds. (30%)
- Makes plumbing repairs.
- Maintains HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems, including filter replacement.
- Performs custodial cleaning.
- Maintains tools and equipment including inventory and repair logs.
- Mows grass, trims weeds, and performs maintenance and repair of lawn sprinkler system.
- Paints, repairs and cleans buildings and structures.
Performs related duties. (10%)
- Demonstrates punctual, regular, and reliable attendance.
- Receives routine training and instruction in surface water treatment, including sampling procedures.
- Operates groundwater production facilities when necessary.
- Attends meetings, workshops, and training sessions.
- Provides innovative solutions to enhance current processes and procedures and/or resolve workplace issues.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of the operation, maintenance and repair of surface water treatment plants, groundwater production facilities, pumping facilities, and related infrastructure.
- Knowledge of the repair and maintenance of pumps, motors and emergency power systems.
- Knowledge of computers, job-related software programs, tools and equipment.
- Knowledge of the repair and maintenance of electrical and plumbing systems.
- Knowledge of water sampling and laboratory analysis procedures.
- Knowledge of lawn and building maintenance tools and techniques.
- Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs.
- Skill in operating standard office equipment.
- Skill in performing basic mathematical calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages.
- Skill in reading and understanding maps, blueprints, construction plans and equipment operation and maintenance manuals.
- Skill in troubleshooting mechanical equipment and electrical systems.
- Skill in decision making and problem solving.
- Skill in interpersonal relations.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Ability to work cooperatively with others.
- Ability to work independently.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
The Water Treatment Facilities Maintenance Supervisor assigns work in terms of general instructions, requiring some judgement. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.

GUIDELINES
Guidelines include City and department policies and procedures, Alabama Department of Environmental Management regulations, Environmental Protection Agency regulations, the National Electric Code, WTP Standard Operating Procedures, construction plans, blueprints, operation and maintenance manuals, work orders, City and department policies and procedures, and City of Auburn Core Values, Vision, and Mission statements. These guidelines are generally clear and specific, but may require some interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK
- The work consists of related duties in the maintenance and repair of a water treatment plant and other facilities and equipment associated with the water supply and distribution systems. The variety of systems to be maintained and inclement weather contributes to the complexity of the position.  
- The purpose of this position is to assist the Water Treatment Facilities Maintenance Supervisor/Operator in the maintenance and repair of water pumping and treatment facilities. Success in this position contributes to regulatory compliance and to the efficient and effective delivery of safe drinking water to area residents.

CONTACTS
- Contacts are typically with co-workers, vendors, contractors, representatives of state and federal agencies, and members of the general public.
- Contacts are typically to provide technical support and services, give or exchange information, and troubleshoot and resolve problems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT
- The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching or stooping. The employee frequently lifts light objects weighing less than 24 pounds and occasionally lifts heavy objects weighing 24 or more pounds, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell, and works in treatment basins to clean, remove sludge
- The work is typically performed in a stockroom, warehouse or outdoors, occasionally in hot, cold or inclement weather. The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, contagious or infectious diseases, or irritating chemicals. Work requires the use of personal protective equipment such as specialized clothing, helmets, goggles, masks, boots, gloves, and other protective devices as required.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED
None.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of mechanical, electrical, and general maintenance work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with the completion of a high school education; and
- Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for a minimum of one year, or the possession of an Alabama Grade I certification for water distribution system operation.
- Possession of, or the ability to obtain an Alabama Grade II certification license for water treatment within 12 months of employment.
- Possession of valid driver’s license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

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