Utilities Maintenance Technician

Job Title

The purpose of this classification is to perform semi-technical/skilled work associated with installation, operation, troubleshooting, repairs, and maintenance of mechanical equipment for the Town of Jupiter's Water Treatment Plant, water production wells and Stormwater Utilities. The position is responsible to perform preventative maintenance and repairs for a variety of various mechanical, and industrial equipment and perform general facility housekeeping, with the goals of maximizing employee safety and operational efficiencies.

Essential Functions

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Perform job duties in compliance with Town of Jupiter personnel policies and organizational safety protocols, FDEP Drinking Water Standards within the Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.) 62-550, applicable OSHA regulations, and other local, state, and federal regulations as may apply. Perform routine maintenance, preventive maintenance, and repairs to equipment in accordance to equipment manufacturer recommendations. Perform technical, skilled, and manual work associated with operation, installation, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of pumping systems, including but not limited to vertical turbine pumps, submersible pumps, positive displacement pumps, horizontal end suction pumps, electrical systems, variable frequency drives, electrical motors, electrical and pneumatic actuated valves, valve positioners, gas blowers, mechanical piping systems, emergency generators, chemical feed systems, and pneumatic systems. Perform routine equipment inspections and preventative maintenance for utility equipment, provide recommendations for equipment repairs. Reference equipment operation and maintenance (O&M) manuals to ensure proper equipment maintenance procedures are being performed. Provide support for plant operations and maintenance teams, including electrical and process controls. Perform vibration analysis of pumps and motors; perform alignment and balancing of pump and motor assemblies. Record equipment temperatures, monitor equipment lubricating fluid levels. Perform lubricating fluid/grease maintenance and fluid change outs for utility equipment and machinery. Provide Plant Operations shift coverage in the event of Plant Operation shortages. Operations is staffed continuously 24 hours a day and shift coverage may be required outside normal business hours and days including weekends and holiday. Hours work during operations shift coverage is applicable towards on the job training hours towards obtaining a Florida Department of Environmental Protection Drinking Water Operators Certification. Utilize asset management data base to complete work orders and update asset information as equipment is maintained and work orders are completed. Use a computer and tablet to electronically document work orders, and prepare other documentation as may be required, and to send and reply to email correspondence. Perform work that may require safety permits for Hot Work, Pipe Breaking, Confined Space, and Lock-Out/Tag-Out. Monitor inventory of equipment, tools, parts, and supplies; ensure availability of adequate materials to conduct work activities; initiate request for new/replacement materials; receive incoming deliveries; pick up parts as needed. Receive, review, prepare and complete various forms, work orders, reports, correspondence, field reports, test criteria sheets, pricing sheets, purchase requisitions, mechanical drawings, electrical drawings, designs/plans, maps, signs. Utilize asset management software to update asset information as maintenance work is completed. Operate a computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data; verifies accuracy of entered data and makes corrections. Operate a variety of equipment, machinery and tools used in department projects/activities, which may include but not limited to a utility truck, boom truck, man lift, Druck precision pressure PSI/calibrator, Hart communicator, drill press, H press, volt ohmmeter, digital multimeter, shovel, plumbing tools, electrician tools, mechanic tools, electrical testing instruments, computer equipment, scanner, camera, two-way radio, or general office equipment. Perform general facility maintenance and housekeeping tasks necessary to keep vehicles, equipment and tools organized and in safe operable condition, which may include inspecting equipment, refueling vehicles, checking fluid levels, replacing fluids, greasing equipment, washing/cleaning equipment, replacing light bulbs, emptying trash containers, or cleaning shop/work areas; Follow safety procedures, utilize safety equipment, and monitor work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals. Communicate with supervisor, employees, other departments, contractors, vendors, suppliers, the public, outside agencies, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems. Provides response to after-hours calls and emergency situations, participate in Water Plant On-Call weekly rotation, participate in emergency operations for storm/hurricane preparation. Maintain a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable laws/regulations; maintain an awareness of new equipment, technologies, trends and advances in the profession; read professional literature; maintain professional affiliations; attend workshops and training sessions as appropriate. Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED. (3) years previous experience or training that includes mechanical equipment troubleshooting, mechanical equipment preventative maintenance or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. (3) years previous experience or training in a skilled trade, including but not limited to plumbing, electrical, HVAC, welding, water or wastewater underground installation, pump mechanics or fabrication; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license. For application purposes, a valid driver's license from any state (equivalent to a State of Florida Class E) may be utilized with the ability to obtain the State of Florida driver's license within thirty (30) days from date of employment. Possess a Class B State of Florida driver's license or ability to obtain one within 18 months of hire date. Prior experience in utility maintenance is preferred. Candidates that possess a State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection Drinking Water Operators, Distribution Operators, Wastewater Operators, Wastewater Collections or Stormwater Operators Certification is preferred, but not required.

Performance Aptitudes

Data Utilization: Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data. Includes exercising discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships. Human Interaction: Requires the ability to apply principles of persuasion and/or influence over others in coordinating activities of a project, program, or designated area of responsibility. Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate and control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools and/or materials requiring complex and rapid adjustments. Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory data and information. Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; the ability to calculate decimals and percentages; the ability to utilize principles of fractions; and the ability to interpret graphs. Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives. Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.

ADA COMPLIANCE

Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert moderate, though not constant physical effort, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).

Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, depth, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, electric currents, traffic hazards, bright/dim light, toxic agents, disease, or pathogenic substances. Position may require work during emergency conditions such as hurricanes, floods, etc.

The Town of Jupiter, Florida, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Town will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.