JOB
Under close supervision of the Supervisor, Plant Maintenance, or an experienced plant mechanic, performs a variety of semi-skilled corrective and preventive industrial mechanical maintenance work in the maintenance, repair and operation of specialized equipment in a water treatment plant. Maintains treatment plant building and grounds. This position is considered essential personnel by Fairfax Water.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Performs a variety of semi-skilled maintenance tasks by: Assisting higher-level plant mechanics in maintaining, repairing, troubleshooting, installing, modifying, overhauling and assembling plant processing equipment to include pumps, flocculation equipment, mixers, speed reducers, gear boxes, chain and belt drives, chemical feed systems, valve actuators and other equipment.Assisting with plumbing, pipefitting, and welding tasks and performing general maintenance and repair work on building structures and grounds utilizing hand and power tools.Assisting in preventive and condition-based maintenance tasks to include inspecting and lubricating plant equipment and machinery in accordance with the maintenance schedule.Handling, transporting and removing hazardous materials according to proper safety procedures.Supporting operations, electrical, HVAC and Instrumentation departments as required.Providing information as required to complete computerized records of work required, work performed, materials used and costs, in a detailed and timely manner.Maintains grounds and maintenance facilities by: Removing snow and other grounds related clean up tasks when necessary.Performing custodial functions as required in assigned work areas.Assisting in keeping maintenance vehicles, tools, equipment, and assigned work areas clean and orderly.Assisting in minor maintenance to vehicles.Operating various equipment and machinery to include backhoes, forklifts, dump trucks, hand and power tools, snow plows, snow blowers, gauges and safety equipment.Performs other duties as assigned or required.
