NTP Facilities Maintenance Worker I/II/Senior (Multi-Level Posting)

NTP Maintenance Worker I

This position will be filled at one of the following levels depending upon candidate qualifications: NTP Maintenance Worker I ($21.83 -$29.55 hourly). Performs a variety of unskilled to semi-skilled duties related to maintenance of Metro's facilities. Works under the direction of a supervisor.

Examples of Duties:

1. Performs manual labor such as high-pressure hosing, sweeping, mopping, shoveling, heavy lifting (and team lifting) during equipment set up/removal, and materials handling.
2. Perform semi-skilled, unlicensed trades work on a regular basis in multiple trades areas including carpentry, locksmith, glazing, masonry, minor mechanical maintenance, minor plumbing, air filter changes, painting preparation and painting.
3. Performs grounds work, including watering, mowing, repair of landscape damage; mixes and applies herbicides, adjusts, repairs and installs sprinkler system piping and valves up to 4-inch supply systems. Performs snow removal activities.
4. Performs office maintenance repair work such as replacing lamps, door maintenance/repair, toilet and sink removal/repair, ice machine maintenance/repair, minor plumbing and drain maintenance. Moves offices, including the removal and installation of modular office furniture and computers.
5. Performs safety activities such as traffic control, hot work, respirator use, fall prevention and frequently performs work in confined spaces. Performs hand signals and rigging for crane and hoisting operations and equipment positioning. Erects scaffolding.
6. Maintains industrial facilities, wastewater treatment structures, conduits and equipment using hand tools, power tools, and powered equipment. Performs industrial cleaning on wastewater treatment structures, interceptor facilities and equipment such as process buildings, aeration basins, clarifiers, and in various containment tanks/vaults/digesters using chemicals and heavy-duty cleaning equipment, large psi pressure washers, and fire pumps. Operates gates and valves associated with performing their maintenance duties.
7. Services and cleans automotive vehicles, weed/lawn mowers, pressure washers, sprayers, and other equipment.
8. Performs routine pickup and delivery of materials. Performs computerized parts research and ordering through the CMMS system.
9. Operates computers to receive work assignments/information and report work progress.
10. Assists in the high-pressure jet/vac cleaning and CCTV inspection of plant pipelines.
11. Services various types of equipment that includes checking and maintaining proper fluid levels and lubrication of moving parts and wearing surfaces.
12. Cleans Metro facilities such as treatment process tanks and basins with a large weir hose or trailer mounted pressure washer and mild detergents.
13. Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of safety methods, processes and procedures
• Landscaping and grounds maintenance
• General office processes and procedures
• MS Office software

Skilled at:

• Basic maintenance
• Using basic hand tools, power tools, and lawn/grounds maintenance equipment (mowers, edgers, trimmers, etc.)
• Problem solving and troubleshooting
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Understanding and following verbal and written instructions to successfully complete assigned work to a high level of detail
• Utilizing technology to seek and share resources and information
• Manual tasks requiring hand-eye coordination, balance, lifting, climbing, and spatial awareness

Ability to:

• Work safely in a group with supervision
• Read procedures, manuals, Safety Data Sheet precautions, parts breakdowns and work order directions
• Perform basic arithmetic calculations
• Use measurement devices
• Perform effectively in a collaborative team environment
• Identify problems, craft effective solutions, act decisively and demonstrate good judgement
• Work safely indoors and outdoors year-round, in extreme weather and around industrial equipment
• Recognize hazards and use PPE correctly

Education: Graduation from high school or GED and a valid driver's license