What are the responsibilities and job description for the Treatment Plant Maintenance Specialist position at City of Puyallup?
The City of Puyallup is hiring a Treatment Plant Maintenance Specialist. There are three maintenance specialists and a total of 19 employees at the Treatment Plant. This job posting is open continuous and may close upon a qualified applicant pool.
It is impactful to join Team Puyallup and provide meaningful work in support of public service and the wellbeing of our community. We value our culture of demonstrating excellence in our work, being service focused, supporting collaboration and having integrity in all that we do. We encourage those that share these values to apply to our open positions and/or forward to colleagues who may be ready for their next career advancement opportunity.
This is an experienced, journey level position with technical duties troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing complex mechanical equipment. Mechanical equipment includes, but is not limited to, pumps, motors, mechanical drives and gear reducers, rotating fine screens, centrifugal blowers, heat exchangers, compressors, large diesel generators, conveyors, and other related wastewater treatment plant equipment.
The successful candidate will have familiarity and working experience with 480 volt, 3-phase motors and control circuits as well as familiarity with computerized industrial automation networks and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems. Because of the skilled nature of this position, the incumbent will significantly draw upon past work skills, experience, training, and education to perform journey level work.
Work is performed at the City’s activated sludge wastewater treatment plant including all buildings, structures, appurtenances, off-site pump stations, and the City’s closed landfill gas migration systems.
Information on our wastewater treatment plant can be found at https://www.cityofpuyallup.org/376/Water-Pollution-Control-Plant
The City of Puyallup is a community of 43,000 and is situated at the foot of scenic Mount Rainier. The city is known as a regional commercial center, and serves its residents and neighbors with a strong, diversified economy. Our employees live in and support a community that has excellent schools, amazing parks and recreational activities, and a vibrant downtown with a variety of restaurants and retail establishments.Following the training period, general instructions or objectives are provided regarding the work to be performed and the incumbent must be capable of following the instructions, formulating a work plan, researching equipment manuals and drawings, ordering or otherwise obtaining parts and supplies, and initiating and completing the work. Work may be performed alone or as part of a team.
Ability to:
Requires graduation from high school or equivalent; two years of experience strictly in a maintenance capacity at a secondary wastewater treatment plant; or, significant industrial mechanical repair experience; or, graduation from a post-secondary vocational, or other program of training where skills and knowledge related to this position may have been learned; or, military experience and work in a specialty related to this type of work; or, some combination of education and experience that would suggest the ability to successfully perform the duties of this position.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
SELECTION PROCESS
Those applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the City's current needs will be contacted for interviews and/or testing. The appointing authority may conduct second interviews.
Notification – Following submission of application, an email acknowledgment receipt of application is given. Persons selected for an interview and/or testing will be notified by email, normally within 15 working days following the closing date on the job announcement.
Not Selected – No formal notification is usually sent by the City to applicants not selected for an interview or test. Should the same or another position open for which the applicant wishes to apply, he/she must apply online for each new opening.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Essential Functions – The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge, skills and abilities typically required and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or to balance the workload.
Hours of Work – Work schedules may vary, however it is anticipated this will be a 4/10 work schedule, with preferred work hours of 6am-4:30pm.
Union Affiliation – This is a Teamsters Local #313 (International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen and Helpers of America) bargaining unit position.
FLSA Status - This is a FLSA non-exempt position.
Equal Employment Opportunity – The City of Puyallup is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate in any employer/employee relations based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, veteran's status or any other basis protected by applicable discrimination laws.
Background - The City of Puyallup will need to obtain the proper background and criminal history information pursuant to RCW 43.43.830/832 for positions where the employee will or may have unsupervised access to children, developmentally delayed persons or vulnerable adults.
Disability – In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, disability will be considered only in the context of an applicant's ability to perform essential functions of the job and to determine reasonable accommodation. Accommodation to participate in the job application and/or selection process for employment will be made upon request with reasonable notice. Please contact the Human Resources Department for further information. The physical demands described in this job announcement are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Identification – Applicants who are offered employment with the City are required to provide proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States within three days of date of hire, as required by the 1986 Federal Immigration Reform and Control Act. A list of acceptable documents verifying identity and authorization to work will be provided to those who are offered employment. The city uses the E-Verify program.
Drug-Free Workplace –The City of Puyallup is a drug-free, tobacco-free workplace.
Note – The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice.
It is impactful to join Team Puyallup and provide meaningful work in support of public service and the wellbeing of our community. We value our culture of demonstrating excellence in our work, being service focused, supporting collaboration and having integrity in all that we do. We encourage those that share these values to apply to our open positions and/or forward to colleagues who may be ready for their next career advancement opportunity.
This is an experienced, journey level position with technical duties troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing complex mechanical equipment. Mechanical equipment includes, but is not limited to, pumps, motors, mechanical drives and gear reducers, rotating fine screens, centrifugal blowers, heat exchangers, compressors, large diesel generators, conveyors, and other related wastewater treatment plant equipment.
The successful candidate will have familiarity and working experience with 480 volt, 3-phase motors and control circuits as well as familiarity with computerized industrial automation networks and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems. Because of the skilled nature of this position, the incumbent will significantly draw upon past work skills, experience, training, and education to perform journey level work.
Work is performed at the City’s activated sludge wastewater treatment plant including all buildings, structures, appurtenances, off-site pump stations, and the City’s closed landfill gas migration systems.
Information on our wastewater treatment plant can be found at https://www.cityofpuyallup.org/376/Water-Pollution-Control-Plant
The City of Puyallup is a community of 43,000 and is situated at the foot of scenic Mount Rainier. The city is known as a regional commercial center, and serves its residents and neighbors with a strong, diversified economy. Our employees live in and support a community that has excellent schools, amazing parks and recreational activities, and a vibrant downtown with a variety of restaurants and retail establishments.Following the training period, general instructions or objectives are provided regarding the work to be performed and the incumbent must be capable of following the instructions, formulating a work plan, researching equipment manuals and drawings, ordering or otherwise obtaining parts and supplies, and initiating and completing the work. Work may be performed alone or as part of a team.
- Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, or perform preventative maintenance on mechanical equipment not limited to a variety of pump types, pump floats and level sensors, centrifugal blowers, rotating fine screens, conveyors, piping systems, heat exchangers, diesel generators, ultraviolet disinfection equipment, boilers, mixers, gear drives, and other treatment plant, pump station, or gas migration system equipment;
- Recommend repairs and/or equipment replacement and initiate and complete routine and emergency repairs of mechanically and electrically complex equipment according to manufacturer specifications at a journey level of craftsmanship;
- Perform fundamental and limited electrical troubleshooting on 480 VAC equipment and install, disassemble, disconnect or repair under the guidance of the plant Industrial Electrician;
- Perform limited metal fabrication and/or welding;
- Perform general maintenance and limited repair of large diesel generators up to 500KW;
- Provide guidance to others assisting with repair work.
- Assist with maintenance of the plant industrial computer network and components.
- Journey level mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic theory;
- Basic welding methods, materials and equipment;
- Journey level pump and motor overhauling to include knowledge of bearings, packing and mechanical seals;
- Knowledge and experience with industrial electrical components including motor starters and controls, circuits, variable frequency drives (VFD), and industrial communication networks ;
- Familiarity and knowledge of industrial automation to include programmable logic controllers (PLC’s) their applicability, uses and programming;
- Knowledge of and experience with fluid hydraulics and pump, piping and plumbing systems;
- Familiarity and knowledge of computers, computer software to include MS Word and MS Excel, and knowledge of computer based maintenance software programs;
- Fundamental understanding of high voltage, 3-phase, electrical power, control systems, safety, and electrical hazards, such as arc-flash;
- Knowledge of journey level maintenance practices and machinery repair skills operating a variety of shop equipment and hand tools.
Ability to:
- Ability to read and interpret civil, structural and mechanical drawings, schematics, and basic electrical wiring diagrams;
- Ability to perform basic fabrication and welding of plant piping, machinery, guards and bases, stairs, railings and frames using a variety of welding equipment;
- Ability to accurately diagnose equipment malfunctions and take corrective action according to manufacturer’s recommendations or specifications;
- Ability to demonstrate good verbal, written, communication and interpersonal skills;
- Ability to establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with supervisors, other plant staff, other City employees, and the public;
- Ability to accurately and legibly record equipment, instrument, time, testing, and other data in a prescribed format to include computerized data entry into a maintenance and/or operational database;
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team;
- Ability to assume responsibility for the safe use of tools, equipment and the safety of others working in the immediate area;
- Substantial work experience, training, or some combination of both related to the mechanical maintenance and repair of equipment types previously listed or other complex mechanical equipment.
- Establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of work; and
- Maintain regular, reliable and punctual attendance.
Requires graduation from high school or equivalent; two years of experience strictly in a maintenance capacity at a secondary wastewater treatment plant; or, significant industrial mechanical repair experience; or, graduation from a post-secondary vocational, or other program of training where skills and knowledge related to this position may have been learned; or, military experience and work in a specialty related to this type of work; or, some combination of education and experience that would suggest the ability to successfully perform the duties of this position.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
- A vocational degree or certificate of completion from an accredited institution, or other recognized formal training of one-year or more duration, in a course of study related to some of the duties of this position.
- Formal training and/or extended machine shop or repair shop experience with welders, metal lathes, milling machines, and similar equipment.
- State certification as a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator.
- Documented formal electrical training.
- Documented industrial computer network skills.
- Possession of or the ability to obtain, and maintain throughout employment, a valid Washington State driver’s license.
- Must pass a pre-employment physical examination.
This position frequently requires the physical strength and agility to lift and/or carry parts and heavy equipment (lifting and carrying 50 pounds); the ability to perform frequent and repetitive hand motion associated with the operation of hand and power tools. Must demonstrate normal vision and depth perception and eye/hand/foot coordination in order to perform the duties/tasks associated with the position. Also must have fine motor control of the arms, hands, and fingers. An ability to frequently perform manual work activities on a sustained basis is required including frequent bending, kneeling, stooping, walking, and climbing and descending ladders. Must be able to occasionally enter and egress through manhole size openings and be able to frequently ascend and descend narrow circular staircases and ladders. Must be able to enter, egress, and operate various types of motor driven equipment on a frequent basis. Regularly works from heights, including ladders, scaffolding, and mechanical lift equipment.
Environmental factors include working around loud, moving, mechanical equipment; work in or around wastewater tanks, appurtenances; or other wet slipping-prone environments; exposure to sewage; exposure to sewage sludge and activated sludge;. potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens; entry into confined spaces containing hazardous atmospheres; and, risks associated with mechanical, electrical, and drowning hazards.
Environmental factors include working around loud, moving, mechanical equipment; work in or around wastewater tanks, appurtenances; or other wet slipping-prone environments; exposure to sewage; exposure to sewage sludge and activated sludge;. potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens; entry into confined spaces containing hazardous atmospheres; and, risks associated with mechanical, electrical, and drowning hazards.
SELECTION PROCESS
Those applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the City's current needs will be contacted for interviews and/or testing. The appointing authority may conduct second interviews.
Notification – Following submission of application, an email acknowledgment receipt of application is given. Persons selected for an interview and/or testing will be notified by email, normally within 15 working days following the closing date on the job announcement.
Not Selected – No formal notification is usually sent by the City to applicants not selected for an interview or test. Should the same or another position open for which the applicant wishes to apply, he/she must apply online for each new opening.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Essential Functions – The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge, skills and abilities typically required and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or to balance the workload.
Hours of Work – Work schedules may vary, however it is anticipated this will be a 4/10 work schedule, with preferred work hours of 6am-4:30pm.
Union Affiliation – This is a Teamsters Local #313 (International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen and Helpers of America) bargaining unit position.
FLSA Status - This is a FLSA non-exempt position.
Equal Employment Opportunity – The City of Puyallup is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate in any employer/employee relations based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, veteran's status or any other basis protected by applicable discrimination laws.
Background - The City of Puyallup will need to obtain the proper background and criminal history information pursuant to RCW 43.43.830/832 for positions where the employee will or may have unsupervised access to children, developmentally delayed persons or vulnerable adults.
Disability – In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, disability will be considered only in the context of an applicant's ability to perform essential functions of the job and to determine reasonable accommodation. Accommodation to participate in the job application and/or selection process for employment will be made upon request with reasonable notice. Please contact the Human Resources Department for further information. The physical demands described in this job announcement are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Identification – Applicants who are offered employment with the City are required to provide proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States within three days of date of hire, as required by the 1986 Federal Immigration Reform and Control Act. A list of acceptable documents verifying identity and authorization to work will be provided to those who are offered employment. The city uses the E-Verify program.
Drug-Free Workplace –The City of Puyallup is a drug-free, tobacco-free workplace.
Note – The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice.
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