What are the responsibilities and job description for the Journey Level Maintenance Technician - Wastewater (2024 Salary) position at City of Lacey?
JOB
Reporting to a Public Works Operations Maintenance Supervisor, and under daily supervision of a Senior Technician, the Journey Level Maintenance Technician performs skilled journey level maintenance, repair, and equipment operation for one of the City of Lacey Public Works Operations Divisions. This position is responsible for duties which include, but are not limited to, assisting, training, directing and/or overseeing the work of Maintenance Assistants or seasonal positions; frequently looking for and recommending potential improvements in operating procedures and taking initiative to complete work in a safe, orderly and high-quality manner. Employees will be assigned journey level work in various sections of the division, as needed, based on short and long-term operating requirements.Please note: the Hiring Manager reserves the right to make changes to this posting at any time. This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment announcement are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next six (6) months.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
General duties for all Journey Level Maintenance Technicians include: Operation of various mobile equipment such as dump trucks, backhoes, excavators, loaders, septic trucks, Vactors, bobcats, sweepers, forklifts, mowers, bucket trucks, and other machinery to include hole hogs, jackhammers, welding equipment, man lifts, weed eaters, blowers, chainsaws, pumps and other powered/non-powered equipment in the performance of duties.Responds to customer complaints relating to the assigned section of Public Works Operations, diagnosing problems, and taking initiative to resolve routine and/or typical problems.Performing primary standby duty for all maintenance sections in accordance with that Public Works Operation Section policies and procedures for after-hours response.Perform work that involves strenuous physical labor, physical dexterity, and/or mechanical aptitude.Attends a wide range of required employee training courses such as employee performance and employee interaction, risk management, diversity and harassment training, safety training, emergency preparedness training and certification trainings.Uses electronic work orders and timecard system to accurately document work.Specific functions within Public Works Operations include but are not limited to the following: Wastewater Maintenance TechnicianPerforms duties for maintenance and repair of the City of Lacey Wastewater system.Inspects pump stations, removes pumps, troubleshoots system malfunctions and/or breaks and performs major pump and mechanical repairs as needed.Maintain odor control facilities to provide reliable treatment to the sewer effluent.Maintain, repair and service auxiliary onsite generators.Troubleshoots system emergencies and/or malfunctions and performs mechanical repairs as needed. Works with Senior Maintenance Technicians to resolve the more complex and/or complicated problems.Cleans mains and makes repairs involving the use of hydraulic cleaning equipment and TV equipment. Raises manholes to grade. Locates wastewater lines.Maintains step systems and Grinder systems throughout the City.Works with Senior Maintenance Technicians to resolve the more complex and/or complicated problems.Uses electronic work orders and timecard system to accurately document work.Attends a wide range of required employee training courses such as employee performance and employee interaction, risk management, diversity and harassment training, safety training, emergency preparedness training and certification trainings.Performs overall building and facility maintenance including power washing, painting of all exterior and interior surfaces, painting of equipment/plumbing, roof cleaning, exterior and interior cleaning, lubricating locks and lighting element replacements.Responds to customer complaints relating to the wastewater utility, diagnoses problems, and takes initiative to resolve routine and/or typical problems.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Knowledge of: Repair techniques and materials appropriate to wastewater system construction and repair work.The physical layout and features of the Lacey streets, utilities and other physical systems pertinent to public works infrastructure.Wastewater system hydraulics, hydrology, and basic system operation.Various Federal, State, and City guidelines that are applicable to the work done in the assigned division.Work hazards and applicable state and federal safety regulations pertinent to public works repair and construction activities. Skill in: Providing excellent customer service and a helpful attitude towards the citizens of Lacey.Warmly greeting the public and clearly conveys a sincere willingness to be of service and/or be open to resolving the situation at hand. Clearly explains self or answers when necessary. Taking the time to ensure message is easily understood. Closing all contacts courteously and appropriately.Proficiently operating all equipment associated to the division section assigned, including routine computer work such as data entry, word processing, and entry and retrieval of data in the City's work order system as trained and assigned. Ability to: Uphold and model the City of Lacey Operations Values of Safety, Teamwork, Service, Professionalism, Trust, Humility, and Accountability. Demonstrate excellent team building skills and positive interactions with fellow employees on a daily basis.Demonstrate a positive can-do attitude towards all types of work and working conditions.Identify problems, make appropriate and quick decisions under emergency conditions, and exercise considerable initiative and judgment in making needed repairs and/or requesting assistance.Perform the necessary arithmetic calculations required of the position.Read and communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.Perform strenuous physical activity associated with the essential duties of the position.Work in the field in all weather conditions and over rough terrain.Abide by and uphold City of Lacey PW Operations team values of Safety, Teamwork, Service, Professionalism, Trust, Humility and Accountability.
Reporting to a Public Works Operations Maintenance Supervisor, and under daily supervision of a Senior Technician, the Journey Level Maintenance Technician performs skilled journey level maintenance, repair, and equipment operation for one of the City of Lacey Public Works Operations Divisions. This position is responsible for duties which include, but are not limited to, assisting, training, directing and/or overseeing the work of Maintenance Assistants or seasonal positions; frequently looking for and recommending potential improvements in operating procedures and taking initiative to complete work in a safe, orderly and high-quality manner. Employees will be assigned journey level work in various sections of the division, as needed, based on short and long-term operating requirements.Please note: the Hiring Manager reserves the right to make changes to this posting at any time. This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment announcement are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next six (6) months.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
General duties for all Journey Level Maintenance Technicians include: Operation of various mobile equipment such as dump trucks, backhoes, excavators, loaders, septic trucks, Vactors, bobcats, sweepers, forklifts, mowers, bucket trucks, and other machinery to include hole hogs, jackhammers, welding equipment, man lifts, weed eaters, blowers, chainsaws, pumps and other powered/non-powered equipment in the performance of duties.Responds to customer complaints relating to the assigned section of Public Works Operations, diagnosing problems, and taking initiative to resolve routine and/or typical problems.Performing primary standby duty for all maintenance sections in accordance with that Public Works Operation Section policies and procedures for after-hours response.Perform work that involves strenuous physical labor, physical dexterity, and/or mechanical aptitude.Attends a wide range of required employee training courses such as employee performance and employee interaction, risk management, diversity and harassment training, safety training, emergency preparedness training and certification trainings.Uses electronic work orders and timecard system to accurately document work.Specific functions within Public Works Operations include but are not limited to the following: Wastewater Maintenance TechnicianPerforms duties for maintenance and repair of the City of Lacey Wastewater system.Inspects pump stations, removes pumps, troubleshoots system malfunctions and/or breaks and performs major pump and mechanical repairs as needed.Maintain odor control facilities to provide reliable treatment to the sewer effluent.Maintain, repair and service auxiliary onsite generators.Troubleshoots system emergencies and/or malfunctions and performs mechanical repairs as needed. Works with Senior Maintenance Technicians to resolve the more complex and/or complicated problems.Cleans mains and makes repairs involving the use of hydraulic cleaning equipment and TV equipment. Raises manholes to grade. Locates wastewater lines.Maintains step systems and Grinder systems throughout the City.Works with Senior Maintenance Technicians to resolve the more complex and/or complicated problems.Uses electronic work orders and timecard system to accurately document work.Attends a wide range of required employee training courses such as employee performance and employee interaction, risk management, diversity and harassment training, safety training, emergency preparedness training and certification trainings.Performs overall building and facility maintenance including power washing, painting of all exterior and interior surfaces, painting of equipment/plumbing, roof cleaning, exterior and interior cleaning, lubricating locks and lighting element replacements.Responds to customer complaints relating to the wastewater utility, diagnoses problems, and takes initiative to resolve routine and/or typical problems.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Knowledge of: Repair techniques and materials appropriate to wastewater system construction and repair work.The physical layout and features of the Lacey streets, utilities and other physical systems pertinent to public works infrastructure.Wastewater system hydraulics, hydrology, and basic system operation.Various Federal, State, and City guidelines that are applicable to the work done in the assigned division.Work hazards and applicable state and federal safety regulations pertinent to public works repair and construction activities. Skill in: Providing excellent customer service and a helpful attitude towards the citizens of Lacey.Warmly greeting the public and clearly conveys a sincere willingness to be of service and/or be open to resolving the situation at hand. Clearly explains self or answers when necessary. Taking the time to ensure message is easily understood. Closing all contacts courteously and appropriately.Proficiently operating all equipment associated to the division section assigned, including routine computer work such as data entry, word processing, and entry and retrieval of data in the City's work order system as trained and assigned. Ability to: Uphold and model the City of Lacey Operations Values of Safety, Teamwork, Service, Professionalism, Trust, Humility, and Accountability. Demonstrate excellent team building skills and positive interactions with fellow employees on a daily basis.Demonstrate a positive can-do attitude towards all types of work and working conditions.Identify problems, make appropriate and quick decisions under emergency conditions, and exercise considerable initiative and judgment in making needed repairs and/or requesting assistance.Perform the necessary arithmetic calculations required of the position.Read and communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.Perform strenuous physical activity associated with the essential duties of the position.Work in the field in all weather conditions and over rough terrain.Abide by and uphold City of Lacey PW Operations team values of Safety, Teamwork, Service, Professionalism, Trust, Humility and Accountability.
