FACILITIES MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

*Job Summary* *PLEASE NOTE THE KENT COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY WILL ONLY ACCEPT RESUMES ACCOMPANIED WITH A COMPLETED APPLICATION.
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ASPX* *Summary:* Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the maintenance, repair and servicing of buildings, facilities, production and treatment equipment and distribution system components including administrative buildings, treatment plants, pump stations, tanks and remote facilities, structure and appurtenances.
Under general supervision, performs a variety of service, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair functions field to determine the causes of system failures and equipment operating problems.
Coordinates with outside contractors for SCADA, electronic and major electrical repairs to correct problems.
Ensures work is completed in accordance with manufacturer’s procedures and recommended maintenance schedules.
Documents work performed and updates maintenance records.
Ensure work is appropriately communicated to system operators and management on the status of water production, storage, treatment facilities and perform related duties.
*Details:* *DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS* Facilities Maintenance Mechanic 1 is an entry level position initially under direct supervision, learn and perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled duties in the maintenance, repair and servicing of facilities,equipment and electrical/mechanical systems.
This class is alternately staffed with Facilities Maintenance Mechanic II and personnel may advance to the higher level after gaining experience and demonstrating proficiency that meet management performance expectations necessary to work under minimum supervision at the journey-level position.
Facilities Maintenance Mechanic II is the skilled journey-level class in the Facilities Maintenance.
Under general supervision performs the full range of assigned duties.
This class differs from the lower-level class of Facilities Maintenance Mechanic I in the skill level required, the complexity of assigned projects, the requirement for developing project plans and the non-routine, non-recurring nature of most assignments.
Incumbents in this class perform a wide variety of building trades tasks related to facilities and waterworks system maintenance and repair, including but not limited to energy management systems, alarm systems, heating/air conditioning systems, equipment control systems, treatment systems, lighting systems, pumping systems, electrical and emergency power systems and waste systems.
The work includes but is not limited to electrical, plumbing, carpentry, mechanical repair, preventative maintenance, cleaning, and painting assignments.
Perform work in a highly productive and efficient manner to maximize the quantity of activities completed.
Some assignments involve the operation of specialized equipment used in treatment and public water supply systems.
*ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES* The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.
The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this field of duties.
* Performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled journey-level tasks involved in the maintenance,servicing and repair of large pumping systems, air conditioning, heating, and ventilation systems, water treatment, pressure reducing systems, electrical and emergency power systems, machinery, automated appurtenances and control systems; diagnoses equipment failures and repairs, maintains and replaces equipment and parts; makes adjustments to treatment, pumping, storage, pressure reducing and power generation equipment and controls; inspects, cleans and replaces filters, pumps and equipment controls; operates and calibrates controls; schedules and performs preventative maintenance; greases, lubricates and changes belts; changes oil; maintains and repairs equipment and control systems and valves; perform periodic cleaning, preparation, painting and replacing of parts.
* Makes repairs to low- and high-voltage electrical equipment, appliances and fixtures; rewires and replaces defective devices, controls and worn parts.
Alters, repairs or constructs articles and structures of wood and other materials, such as room additions, partitions, walls, benches, tables, counters, etc.
; repairs and maintains doors, windows and sashes; operates power saws, drills and other woodworking and maintenance machinery or tools; replaces window glass.
* Repairs and replaces locks and deadbolts; may perform locksmith duties.
Performs cement, plaster or brick work repairs.
Identify waste, work flow interrupters, and other opportunities for improvement, recommend solutions, and assist with implementation.
* Ensure maintenance activities are executed safely, in a timely manner per applicable manufacture’s procedures and KCWA policy.
* Installs water piping;repair faucets, wipes and flushes joints; cleans out drains and obstructions in plumbing systems.
* Reads and interprets blueprints, drawings, specifications and manuals; estimates and requisitions materials and supplies for assigned maintenance and repair projects.
* Installs conduits and pulls electrical, telephone and data-line wiring; pulls data and telephone cable for new facilities and office realignment.
* Performs lock out/tag out procedures, using appropriate devices; notifies supervisor and office personnel of system shutdowns; affixes identification tags; removes devices and re-energizes the system.
* Works in vaults and other confined spaces, utilizing proper safety techniques and equipment in accordance with Kent County Water Authority and departmental safety policies and procedures; lifts and removes vault lids; ventilates vaults; performs vault repairs.
* Inspects, tests and performs preventative maintenance on valves, gauges and controls.
* Repairs,replaces, installs and performs preventative maintenance on air systems and devices.
* Ensures work activities are completed correctly maximizing right the first time execution.
*OTHER DUTIES* * Must be willingly available to provide necessary and emergency duties for system repair or maintenance on an emergency basis, nights, weekends and holidays or as system demands or when called or assigned duties.
* For production, treatment, pumping and storage facilities operation and maintenance, as required to perform routine checks and activities as required by the duty or work assigned.
* Schedules, coordinates and supervises the work of other personnel engaged in the maintenance, repair and remodeling of buildings and facilities, including plumbing, electrical, pumping and treatment, cleaning and painting; ensures the timely and efficient completion of predictive and preventive maintenance programs; schedules and coordinates activities with other departments and Management.
* Provides technical assistance and guidance to staff; instructs and provides for the training of staff in work methods, use of tools and equipment and relevant safety precautions.
Respond to inquiries and complaints.
* Prepares and maintains a variety of records and reports, including worksheets, maintenance records accident reports and maintenance requests; requisitions necessary tools, equipment, materials and supplies.
* Recommends special work or necessary equipment maintenance; reviews completed work.
* Respond to emergency situations as necessary.
* Researches new operational methods, techniques and equipment and recommends their application.
* Responsible for compliance with safety program within work units; insures subordinates follow safety policy in work methods and procedures; enforces proper safety precautions while working in dangerous situations; educates employees on rules, regulations, safe work habits and potential hazards presented by their work environment.
* Reviews or prepares work plans and specifications for repair and remodeling work to be performed by contract; monitors and inspects work performed to determine compliance with contract requirements and District quality standards.
* Develops, reviews and updates written maintenance instructions and schedules.
* Must be capable of accurately articulating and detail in writing work efforts, and/or unusual situations in the preparation of daily reports, task sheets and other documentation as directed by the Kent County Water Authority policy and required to document all activities in accordance with all state and/or federal rules and regulations.
* Provide services to perform system sampling for laboratory and field evaluation of system components and tanks, as required or assigned.
*MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS* The level and scope of the knowledge and abilities listed below vary according to the level I versus II expectation distinguished above.
*Knowledge of:* * Principles, methods,materials, tools and equipment used in rough and finish carpentry, materials,tools and equipment used in the construction and/or mechanical electrical trades; shop mathematics; principles and techniques of water supply and drainage plumbing, HVAC maintenance; methods and materials used in concrete work, surface patching, and brick and masonry repair; surface preparation and application of paints appropriate to different internal and external surfaces;operation and maintenance of a wide variety of hand, power and shop tools and equipment common to the fields of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, pumping and treatment works and /or related building trades; safe work methods and safety regulations pertaining to the work.
*Ability to:* * Operate and maintain specialized tools used in HVAC, pumping, electrical, controls, carpentry,plumbing and related building trades; measure and calculate volumes and treatment system doses; design, lay out and prepare sketches for building and related construction jobs; understand and follow oral and written instructions; estimate necessary materials, parts and equipment to complete assignments; exercise independent judgment and initiative without close supervision; prepare detailed maintenance and work records and reports; read and interpret manuals, specifications, drawings and blueprints; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those encountered in the course of the work.
*Training and Experience:* A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is graduation from high school or trade school or G.
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equivalent with 5 years of experience in mechanical repair field or maintenance related experience.
* Facilities Maintenance Mechanic I – Two years of skilled level experience in one or multiple building trades or mechanic in an industrial field.
A Facilities Maintenance Mechanic I may be considered for advancement to Facilities Maintenance Mechanic II after demonstrating proficiency to perform the full range of duties of the latter position criteria and attaining RI Department of Health level 2 Treatment and level 2 Distribution licensing.
Typically, a Facilities Maintenance Mechanic I is expected to be capable of meeting the proficiency criteria within a 24-48 month period, depending on an individual’s prior experience and progression in performing the full range of Facilities Maintenance Mechanic II duties.
*Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:* * Must have a valid State of Rhode Island Motor Vehicle Driver’s License and a safe driving record.
Must have a State of Rhode Island Water Supply and Treatment Class 1T and Class 1D License or capable of attaining each within one year of employment.
Class 2T and Class 2D within two to four years of employment to advance to the next higher pay grade.
Training may be provided, or be made available, with the employee being solely responsible to obtain the necessary licensing from the State of Rhode Island within one year of being hired.
*PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS* The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this class.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
*Physical Demands* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms.
The employee frequently is required to stand and talk or hear.
The employee is frequently required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move over 100 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
*Mental Demands* While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to use computers, specialized tools and equipment, written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; use shop math; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or new skills; work under deadlines with constant interruptions; and interact with staff, other organizations and the public.
*WORK ENVIRONMENT* * The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* The employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions, near moving mechanical parts, and/or is exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, noise and vibration.
The employee maybe required to work in high, precarious places or underground in confined spaces and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock.
The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud.
* Employees in this class are subject to twenty-four hour call out.
Job Type: Full-time Schedule: * 8 hour shift Work Location: In person