HomeMy WebLinkAboutWW Plant Leader Maintenance Job Description 03 2014CITY OF MONROE
JOB DESCRIPTION
WASTEWATER PLANT JOB LEADER - MAINTENANCE
Supervised by: Wastewater Treatment Plant Maintenance Supervisor or Superintendent
Supervises: Wastewater Mechanics and assigned staff
Position Summary: Under general supervision of the Wastewater Treatment Plant Maintenance
Supervisor or Superintendent, must have experience in mechanical processes used to repair and
maintain equipment such as pumps, controls, switches, filtering systems, piping installations,
carpentry skills and alarm systems, is assigned to Wastewater Plant repair/maintenance. Receives
assignments Maintenance Supervisor or Superintendent and directs / leads a work force engaged
in the repair and maintenance at the plant or as directed. Supervision is general, received from the
Maintenance Supervisor or Superintendent.
Essential Duties and Job Functions:
An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential
functions. These examples do not include all of the duties which the employee may be expected
to perform. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential
function satisfactorily.
1.
monitoring individuals of daily task assignments, performance, provides training and adjusts
policies, procedures, and techniques.
2. Completes duties of the Maintenance Supervisor in his absence.
3. Reports all work activities and performances to the Maintenance Supervisor.
4. Completes reports, work orders and records data as requested by the Maintenance
Supervisor.
5. Functions as a member of the work crew and is able to perform all Maintenance duties.
This includes performing more difficult/specialty tasks for job completion or closely
oversees such task completion.
6. Observes working area conditions including confined spaces using meters to detect
potentially hazardous conditions.
7. Uses heavy, medium, light equipment or pickup truck, as necessary, to assist in tasks.
8. Performs confined space entries as required. Enters confined spaces using ladders, lifts,
harnesses and ropes to reach/depart confirmed underground areas.
9. Inspects, tests, adjust, lubricates and cleans equipment such as pumps, control, liquid level
systems, chains, gear boxes, air-conditioners and other equipment.
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10. Analyzes / troubleshoots / inspects malfunctioning equipment and initiates corrective
action. Removes equipment such as electrical motors not repaired on site in accordance
with planned down time schedule. Participates in repair, replacing parts, gaskets and so
forth. Reassembles and installs.
11. Works on boilers and air systems, records meter readings and performs monthly inspections.
12. Regularly uses measuring instruments, power and hand tools, scaffolding, and electric
hoists.
13. Will be required to carry the City issued cell phone during work hours. Uses city issued cell
phone to communicate material / inventory needs, verify power source problems, obtain
and disseminate job assignments and to obtain service information.
14. Upholds department policies and procedures in the interest to provide the best customer
service and complete work tasks and activities in the most cost effective and efficient
manner.
15. In all cases, verifies that all safety regulations are followed to assigned job tasks for
personal and citizen safety.
16. May be assigned to pump station maintenance if needed.
17. Responds to emergency calls on a 24 hour basis as needed.
18. Receives / disseminates / schedules / leads and performs daily tasks as needed.
19. Performs related work as required.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Minimum Qualifications:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities and minimum
qualifications necessary to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job.
Requirements include the following:
• Valid Michigan Drivers License
• High School Diploma or equivalent, with additional vocational or technical training in
mechanical, welding, and / or pipefitting operations, testing, calibration, hand and power
tools / equipment usage
• 5 years progressive mechanical experience or equal
• Minimum score of 70% on the City of Monroe Aptitude Examination.
• Successfully pass department field test / evaluation
• Crane Certification
• Hi-Lo Certification
• Skill in prioritizing and leading a wide range of utility repairs.
• Knowledge of the safety practices, issues, use of specialty tools, equipment, methods, and
materials utilized in wastewater system maintenance, and skill in applying them to regular
and emergency projects.
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• Ability to establish effective working relationships and use good judgment, initiative and
resourcefulness when dealing with employees, City officials, and the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively and present ideas orally and in writing. Ability to
prepare and maintain a wide variety of records and reports according to accepted
standards.
• Ability to perform visual inspections of outdoor projects and conduct field visits.
• Must have: Journeyman Card in Mechanical, Welding, and / or Pipefitting; State Certified
Mechanic; Vocational Degree; or Equal
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with
others in person and on the telephone. The employee is frequently required to work at varying
heights and in varying light conditions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects
of moderate to heavy weight. The employee is occasionally required to operate manual or power
equipment and tools. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a
wastewater treatment plant. The employee frequently is exposed to moving mechanical parts; risk
of electrical shock; vibration; fumes or airborne particles; and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise
level in the work environment is usually moderate, and can be very loud. Employee routinely wears
PPE that includes, but is not limited to respirators, masks, safety goggles, confined spaces, etc.
March, 2014