Turning the Tide - Electrical Mechanic

Posting DetailsPosition InformationFunctional TitleTurning the Tide - Electrical MechanicRecruitment Category TypeStandardFunctional CategoryProductionGradeTC.01FLSA StatusNon-ExemptRequisition Number26-0156Number of Vacancies1Job LevelStaffJob CodeN/AJob Description SummaryOrganization NameWestern Branch WRRFReports toElectrical/Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor (Plant); Section Manager, Electrical/Mechanical MaintenanceFull or Part TimeFull TimeIf Part Time how many hours per weekRegular or TemporaryTemporaryPosition End Date (if temporary)Work ScheduleMonday - FridayWork hours are to be determinedPosition LocationUpper MarlboroPosition Summary InformationGeneral SummaryThe Electrical Mechanic performs a variety of installation, maintenance, and repair work using a broad assortment of electrical/mechanical equipment within the Electrical Mechanical Section.Essential FunctionsInspects, tests, and repairs electric motors and other electrical and mechanical devicesInstalls motor controls, pump motors, street lights, heaters, exhaust fans, main feeders, conduits, breakers, switchgearMaintains high and low pressure steam boilersMaintains and repairs drive units, fuel pumps, air compressors, lump breakers, grinders, scum pumps, off-gas systems, fuel oil tanks, multi-hearth incinerators and pumpsReplaces chains, bearings, sprockets, augers, shafts, grease lines and flightsLubricates and paints plant equipment; performs general plumbing and replaces malfunctioning pumpsRepairs and maintains water softener systems, cranes, boiler feed pumps, centrifuges, air dryers, re-aeration tanks and pneumatic controlsRepairs bar screens and conveyors and replaces couplingsAssists Electrical/Mechanical Technician in the repair of transformers, high voltage power supplies, and other equipmentDrives a vehicle to conduct WSSC Water businessOther FunctionsPerforms related duties as requiredWork Environment And Physical DemandsIndustrial wastewater plant environmentRequired Knowledge, Skills, And AbilitiesConsiderable knowledge of the practices, tools, materials, equipment, methods and techniques of the electrical/mechanics tradeKnowledge of the applicable occupational hazards and safety precautionsKnowledge of electrical/mechanical theorySkill in the use of tools and equipmentAbility to locate and correct defects in electrical and mechanical systemsAbility to read blueprints and schematic drawingsAbility to understand and follow verbal and written instructionsAbility to work in inclement weather and fluctuating temperatures, climbing ladders, scaffolding, and descending underground, as well as exposure to the hazards of working in confined spaces with high-voltage electricity.Minimum Education, Experience RequirementsHigh School diploma or equivalentExperience in electrical or mechanical maintenance work at the level of an electrical or mechanic helperCompletion of technical courses in basic electricity, blueprints and schematicsAdditional RequirementsPossession of a valid driver's license with no more than 4 points and the ability to obtain and maintain a WSSC Water driver's permit within 90 days of hire or transferEmployees in this position are designated or considered emergency personnel; therefore, the employee must report to work as scheduled or as directed by their supervisor when WSSC Water declares an event that requires emergency personnel to report to workIf assigned to the AD/CHP (Bio-Energy) facility, incumbent(s) must obtain a Maryland 3rd Grade Stationary Engineers License within 4 yearsPreferencesAdditional experience is helpfulSalaryCommensurate with education and experiencePosting Detail InformationEEO StatementAN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERIt is the policy of the Commission to select new employees and to promote current employees without regard to race, sexual orientation, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, or handicap. The Commission does not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability and will make reasonable accommodation for any disability that does not result in undue hardship for the Commission.Close DateOpen Until FilledYesSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsThis vacancy is only open to participants of the Turning the Tide Program.Additional Information