What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water Maintenance Technician position at City of East Point?
This position is responsible for manual work which involves light and heavy physical labor in the area of buildings and grounds, preventative maintenance and assist in repairs of mechanical, electrical and instrumentation equipment associated with the water treatment plant.
High school diploma or equivalent; equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must possess a valid State of Georgia Driver's license;
Guidelines: Guidelines include City and departmental policies and procedures, standard operating procedures, and EPD regulations, state and federal laws, CMMS program and O & M manual.
Complexity: The work consists of a variety of administrative and technical duties related to replacing, repairing, and maintaining equipment in water filter plants.
Scope and Effect: The purpose of this position is to maintain water production facilities, storage tanks, pumping stations and related equipment.
Personal Contacts: Contacts are typically with co-workers, plant operators, electricians, distribution maintenance engineers, contractors and vendors.
Purpose of Contacts: Contacts are typically to give and exchange information, resolve problems and provide services.
Physical Demands: The work is typically performed with the employee sitting, standing, bending, crouching or stooping. The employee must occasionally lift light or heavy objects, climb ladders, enter confined spaces and use tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity.
Work Environment: The employee is exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, irritating chemicals, and occasional inclement weather. The work may require the use of protective devices such as gloves, masks, goggles and protective clothing.
Supervisory and Management Responsibility: None.
- Works with maintenance staff, and assists vendors and contractors.
- Maintain grounds, cut grass, and general cleaning inside of buildings including remotes sites.
- Performs custodial duties as assigned, including sweeping, mopping, dusting and emptying garbage containers.
- Perform a variety of manual work in connection with plant maintenance, pumping stations and storage tanks.
- May perform physical tasks such as lifting, pushing, handling boxes, flushing fire hydrants, operating fire hydrant hose and running errands.
- Communicate with supervisors to receive advice, instructions and directions.
- Operates weed eater and other grounds maintenance equipment.
- Assists with troubleshoots and repair electronic, mechanic and hydraulic systems and low and medium voltage electric systems; assists licensed electricians with high voltage electrical work;
- Coordinates and participates in daily staff work with plant operations, electrical, instrumentation and control maintenance groups for efficient maintenance/repairs at the water plant, water tanks, pump stations and remote site throughout Fulton and Douglas counties;
- Provides 24 hour on-call emergency duty, troubleshoots and make minor repairs;
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
High school diploma or equivalent; equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must possess a valid State of Georgia Driver's license;
- Knowledge of City departmental policies and procedures;
- Knowledge of water supply, treatment, distribution, facility operations and maintenance procedures;
- Knowledge of standard practices, materials, tools, hazards and safety practices of the mechanical trade;
- Skill in operating various tools;
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, contractors and vendors;
Guidelines: Guidelines include City and departmental policies and procedures, standard operating procedures, and EPD regulations, state and federal laws, CMMS program and O & M manual.
Complexity: The work consists of a variety of administrative and technical duties related to replacing, repairing, and maintaining equipment in water filter plants.
Scope and Effect: The purpose of this position is to maintain water production facilities, storage tanks, pumping stations and related equipment.
Personal Contacts: Contacts are typically with co-workers, plant operators, electricians, distribution maintenance engineers, contractors and vendors.
Purpose of Contacts: Contacts are typically to give and exchange information, resolve problems and provide services.
Physical Demands: The work is typically performed with the employee sitting, standing, bending, crouching or stooping. The employee must occasionally lift light or heavy objects, climb ladders, enter confined spaces and use tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity.
Work Environment: The employee is exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, irritating chemicals, and occasional inclement weather. The work may require the use of protective devices such as gloves, masks, goggles and protective clothing.
Supervisory and Management Responsibility: None.
Salary : $26
