Plant Maintenance Technician
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JOB SUMMARY:The jobholder is responsible for industrial plant maintenance for municipal water and sewer facilities in The City of Frederick. The technician installs, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs electrical and mechanical process equipment and building support systems associated with Water and Sewer facilities. The jobholder is an essential employee meaning they are responsible for providing services that are critical functions required to maintain order, peace, safety, and the well-being of residents and visitors to The City of Frederick in the event of a critical incident. As such, the jobholder will be required to carry a cell phone while on standby and respond to emergencies as needed throughout the Department of Public Works when directed to do so.PLANT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN I$22.97ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Performs routine preventative maintenance, including and not limited to, checking equipment condition and performance, checking and adjusting clearances and tolerances, performing adjustments, greasing and lubricating equipment, changing filters, belts, hoses, bearings and other wearing parts.Performs work at heights over 100' (feet) and descends into confined spaces over 30' (feet).Assists other Technicians with project or repair work as needed.Responds to oral and written instructions and/or reports of maintenance problems and maintains records and logs of work performed.Maintains records of preventive maintenance performed to include repairs made and costs for labor and parts in equipment database management software.Locates repair parts, obtains pricing, enters purchase requisitions, and orders parts as needed.Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with City officials, co-workers, vendors and the general public.Answers the telephone and communicates information professionally to vendors, other departments, and the general public.Operates a vehicle on a regular basis observing legal and defensive driving practices.Performs other duties as assigned.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.REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:High school diploma or general education degree (GED).REQUIRED CERTIFICATES AND/OR LICENSES:Vehicle Operator's license with satisfactory driving record that meets insurability standards of the City's insurance carrier is required. The employee must maintain the license for the duration of their employment.DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate or the ability to obtain in (30) days of employment. The employee must maintain the certificate for the duration of their employment.Maryland State Board of Electricians - Apprentice License or the ability to obtain within thirty (30) days of employment. The employee must maintain the license for the duration of their employment.REQUIRED SKILLS:Ability to successfully complete training that will include but not be limited to confined space training, CPR & First Aid, electrical safety, etc.Basic ability to use hand tools and power tools to maintain equipment.Basic ability to understand the hazards and safety precautions in the maintenance of equipment.Basic ability to use computers in a Windows  environment and learn various software programs.PLANT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN II$24.69ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Performs routine preventative maintenance, including and not limited to, checking equipment condition and performance, checking and adjusting clearances and tolerances, performing adjustments, greasing and lubricating equipment, changing filters, belts, hoses, bearings and other wearing parts.Assists other Technicians with project or repair work as needed.Responds to oral and written instructions and/or reports of maintenance problems and maintains records and logs of work performed.Maintains records of preventive maintenance performed to include repairs made and costs for labor and parts in written form and in Hansen Database.Locates repair parts, obtains pricing, enters purchase requisitions, and orders parts as needed.Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with City officials, co-workers, vendors and the general public.Answers the telephone and communicates information professionally to vendors, other departments, and the general public.Operates a vehicle on a regular basis observing legal and defensive driving practices.Troubleshoots minor mechanical equipment failures and makes minor mechanical corrections and/or repairs.Performs other duties as assigned.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.REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:High school diploma or general education degree (GED).One (1) year of related experience and/or training in residential, commercial, or industrial facility maintenance, welding, automotive, mechanical, heavy equipment operator, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, roofing, masonry, boilers/pressure vessels, hydraulics, pneumatics, machining, pipe fitting, or any other general construction related trade. A combination of relevant education, experience, and/or training may be substituted to meet this requirement.REQUIRED CERTIFICATES AND/OR LICENSES:Vehicle Operator's license with satisfactory driving record that meets insurability standards of the City's insurance carrier is required. The employee must maintain the license for the duration of their employment.DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate or the ability to obtain in (30) days of employment. The employee must maintain the certificate for the duration of their employment.Maryland State Board of Electricians - Apprentice License or the ability to obtain within thirty (30) days of employment. The employee must maintain the license for the duration of their employment.REQUIRED SKILLS:Ability to successfully complete training that will include but not be limited to confined space training, CPR & First Aid, electrical safety, etc.Intermediate ability to use hand tools and power tools to maintain equipment.Intermediate ability to understand the hazards and safety precautions in the maintenance of equipment.Intermediate ability to use computers in a Windows  environment and learn various software programs.PLANT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN III$26.54ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Performs routine preventative maintenance, including and not limited to, checking equipment condition and performance, checking and adjusting clearances and tolerances, performing adjustments, greasing and lubricating equipment, changing filters, belts, hoses, bearings and other wearing parts.Assists other Technicians with project or repair work as needed.Responds to oral and written instructions and/or reports of maintenance problems and maintains records and logs of work performed.Maintains records of preventive maintenance performed to include repairs made and costs for labor and parts in written form and in Hansen Database.Locates repair parts, obtains pricing, enters purchase requisitions, and orders parts as needed.Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with City officials, co-workers, vendors and the general public.Answers the telephone and communicates information professionally to vendors, other departments, and the general public.Operates a vehicle on a regular basis observing legal and defensive driving practices.Troubleshoots minor mechanical equipment failures and makes minor mechanical corrections and/or repairs.Performs maintenance tasks through the use of general skilled trades to include plumbing, pipe fitting, welding, cutting, machining, HVAC, pneumatics, hydraulics, masonry, carpentry, etc.Performs other duties as assigned.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.REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:High school diploma or general education degree (GED).Two (2) years of related experience and/or training in industrial facility maintenance, to include boilers and pressure vessels. A combination of relevant education, experience, and/or training may be substituted to meet this requirement.REQUIRED CERTIFICATES AND/OR LICENSES:Vehicle Operator's license with satisfactory driving record that meets insurability standards of the City's insurance carrier is required. The employee must maintain the license for the duration of their employment.DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate or the ability to obtain in (30) days of employment. The employee must maintain the certificate for the duration of their employment.Grade 4 Maryland Stationary Engineer License or the ability to obtain within two (2) years of employment. The employee must maintain the license for the duration of their employment.Maryland State Board of Electricians - Apprentice License or the ability to obtain within thirty (30) days of employment. The employee must maintain the license for the duration of their employment.REQUIRED SKILLS:Ability to successfully complete training that will include but not be limited to confined space training, CPR & First Aid, electrical safety, etc.General knowledge of standard practices, methods, and tools used in maintaining equipment.General knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions in the maintenance of equipment.Working knowledge of administrative software applications and the general ability to use computers in a Windows  environment and learn various software programs.PLANT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN IV$28.53ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Performs routine preventative maintenance, including and not limited to, checking equipment condition and performance, checking and adjusting clearances and tolerances, performing adjustments, greasing and lubricating equipment, changing filters, belts, hoses, bearings and other wearing parts.Responds to oral and written instructions and/or reports of maintenance problems and maintains records and logs of work performed.Maintains records of preventive maintenance performed to include repairs made and costs for labor and parts in written form and in Hansen Database.Locates repair parts, obtains pricing, enters purchase requisitions, and orders parts as needed.Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with City officials, co-workers, vendors and the general public.Answers the telephone and communicates information professionally to vendors, other departments, and the general public.Operates a vehicle on a regular basis observing legal and defensive driving practices.Troubleshoots mechanical equipment failures and makes mechanical corrections and/or repairs.Performs maintenance tasks through the use of general skilled trades to include plumbing, pipe fitting, welding, cutting, machining, HVAC, pneumatics, hydraulics, masonry, carpentry, etc.Fabricates, installs, maintains, repairs, and upgrades mechanical equipment and systems.Operates and maintains boilers and pressure vessels.Installs, maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, and upgrades HVAC systems.Installs, maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, and upgrades electrical equipment and systems.Under qualified supervision, installs, maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, and upgrades instrumentation and control systems.Performs guidance and field supervision for the Plant Maintenance Technician I, II, & III positions in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.Trains employees and leads field work.Performs other duties as assigned.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.REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:High school diploma or general education degree (GED).Two (2) years of related experience and/or training in industrial facility maintenance, to include boilers and pressure vessels. A combination of relevant education, experience, and/or training may be substituted to meet this requirement.Four (4) years of experience in electrical industrial facilities maintenance work that includes (low and medium voltage electrical systems) or any combination of experience and education comparable to that of a journeyman-level electrician.REQUIRED CERTIFICATES AND/OR LICENSES:Vehicle Operator's license with satisfactory driving record that meets insurability standards of the City's insurance carrier is required. The employee must maintain the license for the duration of their employment.DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate or the ability to obtain in (30) days of employment. The employee must maintain the certificate for the duration of their employment.Grade 4 Maryland Stationary Engineer License or the ability to obtain within two (2) years of employment. The employee must maintain the license for the duration of their employment.EPA 608 Certification as a Type I and Type II Technician or the ability to obtain within two (2) years of employment. The employee must maintain the certification for the duration of their employment.Maryland State Board of Electricians - Journeyman License or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment. The employee must maintain the license for the duration of their employment.REQUIRED SKILLS:Ability to successfully complete training that will include but not be limited to confined space training, CPR & First Aid, electrical safety, etc.Comprehensive knowledge of standard practices, methods, and tools used in maintaining equipment.Comprehensive knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions in the maintenance of equipment.Comprehensive knowledge of administrative software applications and the general ability to use computers in a Windows  environment and learn various software programs.Complete familiarity of facilities and equipment (e.g., understands the purpose and functionality of processes, process flow profile, equipment location and arrangement, assigned equipment identification, etc.).Advanced knowledge of fire tube boilers and pressure vessels and related work practices and safety; 1) Ability to identify system mountings and understand their function and purpose. 2) Ability to inspect, test, and replace system mountings as needed. 3) Complete understanding of safe and proper operation. 4) Ability to recognize hazardous conditions and react to avoid failures.Advanced knowledge of HVAC systems, work practices, and safety; 1) Familiar with the theory of operation. 2) Familiar with ozone depleting refrigerants and the consequences of its release to the atmosphere 3) Ability to install HVAC systems, complete HVAC related maintenance tasks, troubleshoot system issues, and make any necessary repairs.Advanced knowledge of electrical systems, work practices, and safety; 1) Familiar with the construction and operation of electrical equipment generally used in City owned facilities. 2) The ability to identify system voltages 3) The ability to identify energized parts from others. 4) The ability to identify hazards and familiar with the tools, PPE, and methods needed to protect themselves from such hazards. 5) Ability to install electrical equipment in accordance with code requirements, complete electrical related maintenance tasks, troubleshoot electrical system issues, and make necessary repairs.Advanced knowledge of instrumentation with an ability to inspect, test, calibrate, and replace instruments as needed.Advanced knowledge of process controllers and the ability to work with PLC's as needed to troubleshoot processes, make programming changes, repair hardware failures, etc.Advanced knowledge of network communications; 1) Ability to setup and configure network hardware. 2) Ability to test and troubleshoot network communications problems. 3) Ability to add new devices to a network 4). Thorough understanding of Ethernet, Modbus, ModbusTCP, and various other protocols. 5) Understanding of network hardware and cabling needed to support various network types.Advanced knowledge of supervisory software; 1) Ability to setup and configure devices, communications, variables, trends, alarms, display pages, etc. 2) Ability to use the system for evaluating and troubleshooting processes.CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:The Plant Maintenance Technician I, II, III, IV and V must be able to pass respirator physical and fit test. Additionally, the employee is required to maintain facial hair in compliance with Federal Regulations to wear Self Contained Breathing Apparatus for the duration of their employment.PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Employee is required to wear safety toe boots. The employee frequently is required to move about on foot to accomplish tasks; remain in a stationary position; use hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things. The employee is regularly required to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time and to traverse uneven outdoor areas, performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving one's whole body to climb, lift, balance, walk, twist, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and handle materials. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with assistance.This individual must be able to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word, including activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, and/or quickly.The worker is required to have the visual acuity necessary for normal visual inspection (with or without correction), including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The worker must have the ability to perceive the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction and have the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound. The worker is required to listen to and understand information and ideas presented in the English language through spoken word and sentences. This individual must have the ability to recognize there is a problem. The worker is required to identify information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. This individual must have the ability to coordinate two or more limbs while remaining in a stationary position, standing or lying down.WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITION: 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.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; work in confined spaces; outside weather conditions; arc-flash and arc-blast; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme cold, extreme heat, RF energy, and risk of radiation. May be exposed to potentially infectious agents associated with wastewater. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.#J-18808-Ljbffr