Maintenance Technician

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Maintenance Technician Field Technical P.S. Full Time Ft Wright, KY, US 3 days ago Requisition ID: 1054 Salary Range: $20.00 To $24.00 Hourly Looking for more than just a job? Come do work that matters. At SD1, our team helps keep Northern Kentucky moving by providing reliable wastewater and stormwater services that protect public health, safeguard property, preserve our environment, and support a thriving community.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Maintenance Technician position will be responsible for performing a variety of skilled technical duties and semi-skilled labor related to the mechanical aspects of SD1 pump stations and treatment plants. This position will involve multi-skilled work in the maintenance, operation, and repair of pumps, motors, and mechanical equipment. The work requires confined space entries and lock out/tag out of mechanical components. The employee must be proficient in fabrication of machines, parts, and structures and job organization and tracking. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (include, but not limited to, the following): Support operations of SD1 force mains, pump stations, treatment plants, and associated facilities Repair or maintain the operating condition of sewage pumps and equipment Repair, overhaul, install, test and inspect mechanical and electro-mechanical equipment at pump stations, treatment plants, and associated facilities Reassemble equipment after completion of inspections, testing, or repairs Clean, lubricate, or adjust parts, equipment, or machinery Operates hand and machine tools to specified tolerances Performs craft maintenance on grounds and structures Repair or replace broken or malfunctioning components of machinery or equipment. To include welding and or fabrication of parts Clean, lubricate, or adjust parts, equipment, or machinery Examine parts for defects, such as breakage or excessive wear Work in confined spaces inside storage tanks, vaults, and wet wells Safely de-energize and lock out an electrical circuit Analyze test results, machine error messages, or information obtained from operators to diagnose equipment problems Observe and test the operation of machinery or equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using multimeters or other testing devices Study blueprints, or manufacturers' manuals to determine correct installation or operation of pumps, motors and other equipment Initiate work orders and requests repairs by writing work orders in computerized maintenance management system; ensures work orders are accurate and complete Document repair and maintenance performed, and update/append records and attributes in computerized maintenance management system Record parts or materials used and order or requisition new parts or materials as necessary Understand and use SD1’s procurement guidelines to order or re-order parts Wears all required safety equipment, encourages safe working practices, corrects obvious hazards immediately or reports them to the proper personnel Respond to emergency callouts and perform stand-by duties as required. This will include participation on a rotating schedule of an after-hours response team that will include 24/7 response when necessary that may include weekdays, weekends, and holidays as needs arise Qualifications: Minimum of High school Diploma/GED The ability to obtain Kentucky Operator Wastewater Collection Systems License within one (1) year of date of employment at the highest level qualified at the start of employment Ethics & Integrity: Demonstrates responsibility towards the company, its property, and co-workers. Organization Support: Demonstrates loyalty and supports the organization’s Mission, Vision and Organizational Goals. Responsibility & Accountability: Keeps commitments, follows directions and follows through on assignments. Safety Awareness: Understands and complies with safety procedures. Teamwork & Cooperation Demonstrates respect for others’ perspectives and builds and maintains positive working relationships. Active Listening: Listens to understand the other’s perspectives, issues and concerns before responding. Attention to Detail: Uses appropriate tools to synthesize data, establish a path to reach measurable results and measure success. Communication: Articulates ideas and information in a way that is clear and concise, both verbally and in writing. Continual Learning & Building a Learning Organization: Takes the initiative to develop professionally and identify programs or methods to update knowledge and skills that positively impact the organization. Crisis Management: Quickly assesses a crisis or potential crisis and calmly prioritizes and executes steps required to handle the crisis. Flexibility & Adaptability: Adapts quickly and positively to internal and external changes. Interpersonal Ability: Builds rapport and positive working relationships through relating to and demonstrating an understanding of others’ interests and objectives. Organization & Time and Management: Establishes work activity priorities and executes efficiently and effectively. Manages time and resources and checks final products for accuracy. Professionalism: Remains calm, professional and positive through difficult and challenging situations. Program & Process Awareness: Knowledge of appropriate rules and regulations that impact roles and responsibilities and ability to interpret these rules and regulations to one’s job and responsibilities. Quality & Customer Service: Makes internal and external customer service a top priority by always demonstrating superior service. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education/Experience: Minimum of High school Diploma/GED Higher education with a degree or certification in a related field preferred. Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Computer Skills To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft software and Microsoft Word Processing software. Physical Demands The physical demands described here 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. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Items Used % of time used Handheld tools (hammers, shovels, sledge hammer, etc.) 60 20 Heavy equipment (backhoes, skid steers, etc.) 5 Machinery (pumps, motors, mounted saws, etc.) 10 Computer or Laptop 5 Please list the items that are used in this position and the associated % of time: Positions % of time in position Up to how much weight Standing 30 n/a Walking 15 Lifting or moving 15 100 lbs. Climbing or balancing 5 Pulling 10 100 lbs. Pushing 10 100 lbs. Cramped or confined spaces 5 5 Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl 5 Other positions and the associated % of time: Work Environment and Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Exposure to conditions % of time exposed Dirt/Mud 40 Significant heat 50 50 Smoke or fumes 10 25 Water or wastewater 99 Moderate or louder noise 40 Vibration 30 Grease or oil 50 Electric shock risk 90 Dust/Shavings 25 10 Other exposures and the associated % of time: #J-18808-Ljbffr SANITATION DISTRICT 1 OF NORTHERN KENTUCKY