Assistant Technician, Equipment Reliability - (26-MS-811009-016)

Assistant Technician, Equipment Reliability

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties, locations, and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this job. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description, and incumbent(s) may be required to perform work-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description. This job description is not a "contract" between the employee and the Authority. The job duties and essential functions may be changed at the discretion of the General Manager.

At DC Water, we provide more than 700,000 District of Columbia residents and 24.6 million annual visitors with essential water, wastewater, and stormwater services. DC Water also provides wholesale wastewater treatment services for 1.8 million people in Montgomery and Prince George's counties in Maryland, and Fairfax and Loudoun counties in Virginia. We aspire to be known for superior service, ingenuity, and stewardship to advance the health and well-being of our diverse workforce and communities. To achieve this vision, we commit to our shared mission every dayexceeding expectations by providing high-quality water services in a safe, environmentally friendly, and efficient manner.

The Assistant Technician, Equipment Reliability performs a limited variety of skilled tasks in the maintenance of equipment regarding lubrication including contamination control, inspection, and proactive maintenance. Under guidance, troubleshoots and maintains the lubrication in equipment. Assists with ultrasound and vibration data collection.

Basic understanding of oil and grease appurtenances and related best practices, perform PM of equipment, follows the shop oil SOP, collect and labels oil for outside analysis.

Performs (with assistance and instruction) draining and cleaning of reservoirs, changes oil, documenting incorrect oil levels, changing filters and desiccant driers on reservoirs and any anomalies.

Collects data (with assistance and instruction) for ultrasound and vibration and uploads to database.

Performs (with assistance and instructions) review of OEM service manual, and lubrication recommendations.

Good oral and written communications skills.

Must have good interpersonal skills, good planning and organizing skills, and a high degree of self-motivation.

Use of a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for work execution and documentation.

Performs other duties and projects as required at the discretion of the immediate supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

Key Working Relationships: Interacts with co-workers in the department and throughout the Authority.

The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability necessary for an individual to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable amounts of training are provided.

At DC Water, our people make us an industry leader. Join a group of thinkers, innovators, and problem solvers focused on protecting life's most precious resource in the nation's capital.

Take pride in your work. We provide an essential service and do work that matters. A career at DC Water is an exciting opportunity to help improve the environment and make a lasting difference for the community.

Connect to a strong culture. Everything we do is grounded in our shared valuesaccountability, trust, teamwork, customer focus, safety, and well-being.

Be your true self. We are an inclusive organization that embraces diversity, and we recognize and celebrate employees' individuality and unique contributions.

Build your skills and career path. We are committed to developing a future-ready workforce by helping our employees develop skills for the jobs of tomorrow.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against "qualified individuals with disabilities."

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