Facility Technician - Maintenance

In a team environment, The Facility Technician – Maintenance performs skilled repair and maintenance of wastewater and/or water treatment systems, electrical/mechanical systems, remote facilities, lift stations and solids processing equipment. This position also performs associated administrative tasks in the maintenance of wastewater and/or water systems.

Essential Functions

Level I

Observes safety regulations; wears required personal protective equipment including SCBA where required; follows and enforces recommended safety practices such as lock out/tag out procedures, confined spaces, traffic control, rigging, and others as established by OSHA and MOSHA

Performs/Assists in the maintenance on a variety of Mechanical, Hydraulic, HVAC , Plumbing, Pneumatic, Conveyance and Fastening Systems

Assists/Performs troubleshooting or replacement of a variety of mechanical equipment

Learns and assists in maintaining instrumentation and electrical components, including but not limited to re-lamping, maintaining probes and repair of analyzers and meters where present

Learns and assists in the acquisition of materials through purchasing, including the submittal of purchase requests and the maintenance of a local inventory of supplies by facility

Learns and uses the Computerized Maintenance Management System ( CMMS ) for the monitoring of preventive maintenance schedules and the retrieval of work orders and learns and uses computerized process control systems, must also become familiar with applicable word processing and spreadsheet applications

Become knowledgeable in VFD’s, soft starts, UPS’s, facility plans (Blueprints) and Standard Details, basic motor controls, common wiring devices, basic electrical applications and AC/DC circuits

Become knowledgeable in the operations of plant/remote pumping stations including sampling, general treatment, the CWA and/or SDWA

Drives a vehicle to conduct WSSC Water business

Level II:
Observes safety regulations; wears required personal protective equipment including SCBA where required; follows and enforces recommended safety practices such as lock out/tag out procedures, confined spaces, traffic control, rigging, and others as established by OSHA and MOSHA

Performs maintenance on a variety of Mechanical, Hydraulic, HVAC , Plumbing, Pneumatic, Conveyance and Fastening Systems

Assists/Performs troubleshooting and/or replacement of a variety of mechanical equipment

Learns and assists in maintaining instrumentation and electrical components, including but not limited to re-lamping, maintaining probes and repair of analyzers and meters where present

Performs the acquisition of materials through purchasing, including the submittal of purchase requests and the maintenance of a local inventory of supplies by facility

Learns and uses the Computerized Maintenance Management System ( CMMS ) for the monitoring of preventive maintenance schedules and the retrieval of work orders

Become knowledgeable in VFD’s, soft starts, UPS’s, facility plans (Blueprints) and Standard Details, basic motor controls, common wiring devices, basic electrical applications and AC/DC circuits

Performs the operations and maintenance of High, Medium High, and Medium Voltage systems

Become knowledgeable in the operations of plant/remote pumping stations including sampling, laboratory testing, general treatment, the CWA and/or SDWA , and basic process calculations

Assist/Perform 3 phase and AC motor maintenance

Disassembles and cleans pumps and other rotating equipment; disassembles and cleans valves; adjusts chains and belt drives; and generates work orders

If hired into the Systems Control Division – Maintains system control valves such as PRVs, altitude valves, remote control valves, and backflow preventers; work involves operating valves in the water distribution system as needed

Establishes and maintains a positive customer service demeanor and effective working relationships with internal and external customers

Assists/Performs advanced operational changes and make decisions to assure proper treatment including facility remote pumping station

Provides technical guidance to the Facility Tech I level

Perform trending results on Process Control Systems

Performs informal and formal Safety and Health training

Drives a vehicle to conduct WSSC Water business

Level III :
Observes, implements, and reviews safety regulations; wears required personal protective equipment; follows and enforces safety practices such as lockout/tag out procedures, confined spaces, traffic control, and others as established by OSHA and MOSHA ; performs/facilitates safety training as required

Troubleshoots, replaces, repairs, and reassembles rotating and stationary equipment

Identifies and requests the acquisition of materials through purchasing, including the submittal of purchase requests and the maintenance of a local inventory of supplies by facility

Uses the Computerized Maintenance Management System ( CMMS ) to monitor the preventative maintenance schedules, plan/schedule jobs, generate/closeout work orders, and utilize data to make business decisions

Facilitates collection of data by readings according to certification, regulatory, or plant need requirements

Performs sampling duties according to certification/regulatory requirements

Oversees and performs operations/maintenance tasks according to certification requirements

Disassembles and cleans pumps and other rotating equipment; disassembles and cleans valves; adjusts chains and belt drives; and generates work orders

Maintains plant lighting systems, changes the rotation of motors to facilitate blockage removal as well as tests for the integrity of the insulation housing motors and circuitry for the disconnection/reconnection of electric motors; changes fuses and cleans electrical equipment

Maintains pneumatic and hydraulic systems

Performs minor carpentry, plumbing, and metal fabrication

Troubleshoots power, lighting, and HVAC control circuits, and changes out electrical equipment

Involved in the operation and maintenance of complex control circuits such as hydraulic and AC/DC pump control, and motor control

If hired into the Systems Control Division – Maintains system control valves such as PRVs, altitude valves, remote control valves, and backflow preventers; work involves operating valves in the water distribution system as needed

Coordinates support to complete large jobs, when necessary, that is heavy equipment, traffic control, and large main shutdowns

Prioritizes work to maintain water supply and water quality

Monitors gauges and alarms to ensure proper pressure and levels; records data at regular intervals

Initiates emergency procedures by notifying appropriate employees in the event of a system malfunction

Operates valves and pumps through the SCADA and/or process control automated system

Climbs tanks for inspection, de-chlorination, and maintenance as required at specific locations

Perform licensed pumping station operations in accordance with the NPDES or SDWA requirements

Performs the operation and maintenance of High, Medium High, and Medium Voltage systems

Provides technical guidance to the Facility Tech I’s and II’s

Maintains and performs work in electrical substations up to 69Kv

Drives a vehicle to conduct WSSC Water business

Please Note:
Placement into Facility Technician levels will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Other Functions

Performs other related duties as required

Work Environment And Physical Demands

Requires ability to climb ladders, scaffolding, work in confined spaces, work in elevated locations and descend underground; ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Level I

Good knowledge of standard maintenance and electrical procedures and tasks where basic analytical ability is required

Ability to work effectively in a team-based organization focused on continuous improvement

Establish and maintain a positive customer service attitude and effective working relationships with internal and external customers

Ability to demonstrate strong two-way communication skills, including the ability to listen, explain, and facilitate

Ability to ask for input; offer help without being asked

Accept suggestions; work with others to solve problems

Provide recognition and encouragement

Additional skills are designated in the skill block allocation requirements as set forth by the Production team

Level II:
Comprehensive knowledge of standard procedures and tasks that require basic analytical ability, as in the comparison of numbers and simple facts in selecting the correct action

Ability to lead and train effectively in a team-based organization focused on continuous improvement

Ability to demonstrate strong collaborative skills, including the ability to listen, explain, and facilitate

Ability to: ask for input, offer help without being asked, consider and potentially accept suggestions; and work with others to solve problems

Additional skills are designated in the skill block allocation requirements as set forth by the Production Team

Knowledge of basic water supply and wastewater regulations

Level III :
Leadership ability is mandatory —the incumbent would be solely responsible and accountable for facility operations and maintenance. Regulatory violations may be punishable by federal prosecution due to the potential for serious health and safety impacts

Good electrical and mechanical skills

See skill block allocation requirements as set forth by the Production Team

Minimum Education, Experience Requirements

Level I

High School diploma or equivalent

2+ years of experience in mechanical and electrical, waste or wastewater operational systems

Level II:
High School diploma or equivalent;

2+ years of water or wastewater maintenance experience as a Facility Technician I or equivalent

Level III :
High School diploma or equivalent

2+ years of waste or wastewater operational and maintenance experience as a Facility Technician II or equivalent; and completion of the Facility Technician III Certification Program, which includes passing an objective and quantifiable certification review and skills demonstration