Utility Maintenance Mechanic I

Assists with basic maintenance, preventive maintenance, and repair of various mechanical equipment and systems, appliances, and other related Prince William Water structures and systems. Demonstrates a commitment and supports a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. Assist senior mechanics with gathering and setting up mechanical maintenance materials and with general installation, maintenance, and repair of various equipment and systems (i.e., pumps, piping, chemical feed systems, blowers, generators, etc.). Provide preventive maintenance assistance such as visual inspection; packing; adjusting; lubing; checking bolts, alarms, fluids (oil, coolant, fuel, etc.); cleaning/changing filters; disabling chargers; etc. Assist with general equipment installation. Assess Prince William Water buildings for problems and assist with general maintenance and repairs (such as leaks, broken windows, etc.). Identify common faulty mechanical equipment and/or system problems. Work closely with other Mechanics on daily work assignments, projects, and tasks. Write general notes regarding daily maintenance work using the CMMS system and respond to emails. Utilize appropriate safety precautions as required (i.e., safety glasses, ear protection, hard hat, etc.). Transfer chemicals as needed. Operate a Prince William Water vehicle. May be deemed essential at any time. Perform other duties as assigned or required. Essential Competencies Possess basic mechanical maintenance knowledge. Ability to learn, retain, and apply basic mechanical maintenance knowledge/procedures and safety requirements/PPE to successfully work on various equipment and systems. Ability to read, follow, and comprehend equipment manuals, SOPs, SMPs, MSDS, SDS, and basic mathematical instructions; and to learn and recognize the applications of new materials. Ability to follow and accept verbal direction and guidance from senior mechanics and work as a member of a team on daily assignments and projects. Possess effective verbal communication and clear, legible, and accurate writing skills. Possess knowledge and ability to select and work with general, construction, and metric tools. Possess a basic understanding of math to mix and apply liquids to equipment. Ability to visually inspect mechanical equipment and assess for basic mechanical problems. Possess basic keyboarding skills and be able to comfortably work with technology and computers. Minimum Education and Work Experience High School diploma or GED. Or a combination of education and experience as described above. Required Licenses/Certifications and Other Special Requirements Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license consistent with Prince William Water policy requirements. Valid Forklift Operators Certification upon hire or required to obtain and maintain within 90 days of employment in this position. Required to work on-call on a rotating basis. Operations and Maintenance Only Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License with Tanker endorsement upon hire or required to obtain and maintain within 120 days of employment in this position. Must also pass an air brake knowledge test. Valid Medical Examiner’s Card from passing a Department of Transportation (DOT) Physical upon hire or required to obtain and maintain within 120 days of employment in this position. Minimum Lead/Supervisory or Management Experience None. The physical demands of this position are available upon request. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the minimum skills and experience levels associated with performing the duties and responsibilities contained in this job description. The qualifications do not express absolute employment or promotional standards. They are general guidelines that should be considered along with the job‑related selection or promotional criteria. #J-18808-Ljbffr