Maintenance Mechanic II

GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:

Performs a variety of skilled tasks in the installation and maintenance of water distribution and transmission and sewage collection systems; maintenance of buildings and grounds Work is performed under direct supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS:

• Responsible for Authority water/wastewater infrastructure maintenance functions;

• Assists in the repair and/or replacement of water and sewer mains;

• Assists in the repair and/or replacement of fire hydrants;

• Assists in the installation of pumps, valves and motors;

• Inspects sewer lines for breaks and infiltration;

• Performs skilled preventative and corrective mechanical maintenance repairs on pumps, pressure regulating and control devices, meters, fire hydrants, and valves;

• Performs basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and welding tasks;

• Reads and interprets basic construction plans;

• Cleans and paints small tanks, machinery, and equipment;

• Operates a variety of automotive and mechanical equipment in connection with the above tasks; operates dump trucks, pickup trucks, service trucks, loaders/backhoes, excavators, trailers and tampers; loads and unloads dirt, gravel, and other materials as required;

• Operates hand tools and power equipment associated with water and sewer utility operations and maintenance;

• Operates lawnmowers, chainsaws, weed whackers, flushing equipment, and other equipment utilized in water and sewer utility operations and maintenance;

• Performs building and grounds maintenance tasks;

• Maintains Authority vehicles, equipment, and tools;

• Trains personnel as necessary;

• Follows appropriate safety procedures at all times;

• Deemed essential personnel.

• Available to work on an on-call, as needed basis.

• Performs related work as required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Basic knowledge of mechanical maintenance; basic knowledge of and safe use of equipment, materials and techniques used in operation, maintenance, and repair of water distribution and sewage collection systems; basic knowledge of and demonstrated ability to use hand and power tools; ability to read and interpret basic construction plans; demonstrated ability to follow oral and written instructions; ability to train personnel; ability to establish and maintain effective work relations with co-workers, employees and supervisors.