Location: all cities,GA, USA
Position Information
The purpose of this classification is to perform administrative and technical tasks supervising personnel and assisting in the preventive maintenance and repair of mechanical, electrical and electronic equipment at the water and wastewater pump/loft station and facilitywarehouse.
Job Summary
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.
Provides supervision, guidance and direction to assigned personnel; assigns and reviews work; evaluates work performance; maintains standards through the effective coordination of activities; provides training and instruction on work methods; resolves employee problems; provides recommendations regarding disciplinary action.
Directs and participates in the preventive maintenance and repair activities of mechanical, electrical and electronic equipment and vehicles at assigned facilities.
Troubleshoots and repairs telemetry computers; maintains electrical, electronic, mechanical and hydraulic systems.
Maintains and repairs all electrical systems and components; provides assistance to licensed electricians and contractors with high voltage electrical work; assists in installing new equipment, removing small motors for repair and re-installing the same.
Maintains and repairs pumps, lawn mowers, chemical feeders, chlorinators, transmission fans, gear boxes, and other mechanical equipment; rebuilds, replaces parts and performs preventive maintenance.
Inspects and repairs air release valves, tanks and booster stations, and transmission line valves; provides all electrical services for the same.
Observes and monitors flow meters, amp meters, and pressure gauges to determine compliance with operating standards.
Performs maintenance and construction tasks involving electrical wiring, welding, carpentry work, HVAC systems, and general station maintenance.
Manages equipment, supply and material inventory of items needed to perform daily tasks; receives deliveries and ensures completeness of orders; monitors supply levels and places orders as needed.
Completes paperwork for work orders, maintenance records, and requests for supplies and equipment.
Transports personnel and equipment to job sites.
Remains on-call to performs emergency tasks as needed.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
This classification is designated as a safety sensitive position which is subject to random drug and alcohol testing and any other drug testing methods as stated in policies adopted by Forsyth County concerning drug and alcohol.
Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED; supplemented by three (3) to five (5) years experience in the maintenance and repair of mechanical, electrical and/or electronic equipment at water and wastewater pump/lift stations with some experience leading a groups of assigned personnel; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess or obtain Wastewater System Operator certification and a commercial driver's license within one (1) year of hire. Must possess or obtain Water System Operator certification within second (2nd) year of hire.
BENEFITS PROVIDED BY FORSYTH COUNTY TO FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES:
Personal Leave Accrual
Personal leave shall be accrued as follows:
0 - 4 Years - 20 days per year - 6.16 hours per pay period
5 - 14 Years - 25 days per year - 7.70 hours per pay period
15+Years - 30 days per year - 9.24 hours per pay period
Observed Holidays
New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving (2), and Christmas (2).
Medical Insurance
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners offers employees a choice of two medical plans offered by Aetna and a plan offered by Kaiser Permanente.
* Aetna Choice POS II - $2000 Individual Deductible (Basic Plan)
* Aetna Choice POS II - $1000 Individual Deductible (Plus Plan)
* Kaiser Permanente HMO- $0 Individual Deductible
Dental Insurance
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners offers two dental plans from Delta Dental:
* Base $1,000 Plan
* Buy-Up $1,500 Plan
Vision Insurance
The vision plan offered by Forsyth County Board of Commissioners is administered by Aetna and will offer office visit copays for exams, as well as copays for lenses, frames, and contacts.
Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners recognizes the importance of basic life insurance for all of its employees. The Board provides term life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) protection for each full-time employee. This is a County-paid benefit.
Disability Insurance - Short Term and Long Term
100% paid by Forsyth County. Eligibility begins date of hire.
Short Term Disability - 60% of weekly earnings to a maximum of $1,000.00 a week. Eligibility begins 14 days after an accident or sickness and has a benefit period of 24 weeks.
Long Term Disability - 60% of monthly earnings to a maximum of $5,000.00 a month. Eligibility begins at 26 weeks to coordinate with the end of Short Term benefits and continues 24 months (Own Occupation).
Additional Life Insurance and AD&D
Rates vary based on amount of coverage selected. Additional life insurance may be purchased for employee, spouse, and children.
Retirement Plan (401K)
Fully vested at five years of employment - 20% graduated vesting annually. Eligible to begin contributions immediately upon hire.
Six Months through One Year of County Service
Forsyth County matches your contributions, dollar for dollar, up to 5% of your pay. That's a 100% return on the first 5% of pay you save.
Years One through Five
Forsyth County seeds your account with 5% of your pay each year, and matches 100% of what you contribute, up to 5% of your pay.
Years 5 through 10
The County continues its automatic seed contribution of 5% of pay, matches up to the first 5% of pay that you contribute, then adds a 50% match up to the next 5%.
After 10 Years of Service
You continue to receive a 100% County match on the first 5% of pay you contribute, and 50% on the next 5% of pay you save. But now, the automatic contribution the County makes to seed your account each year increases to 7.5% of your pay.
01
Do you have a high school diploma or a G.E.D?
* Yes
* No
02
Do you have at least three (3) to five (5) years experience in the maintenance and repair of mechanical, electrical and/or electronic equipment at water and wastewater pump/lift stations with some experience leading a groups of assigned personnel?
* Yes
* No
Required Question
Agency Forsyth County
Address 110 East Main Street
Suite 230
Cumming, Georgia, 30040
Phone (770) ###-####
Website