Classified Ad Title:
WRRF Plant Maintenance Specialist
Post Date
4/19/2023
Expiration Date
6/15/2023
Details:
WRRF- Plant Maintenance Specialist I
Location: Water Resource Recovery Facility - 5758 North River Rd., Waterville, OH 43566
Department: Water Resource Recovery Facility
Job Status: Full-Time
Shift: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Days Worked: Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu., Fri.
Hour Per Week: 40
Rate of Pay: $21.75 - $26.44
Status: Open until filled
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Under the general direction of the Plant Manager, or his designee, performs maintenance functions
to plant equipment, buildings and structures.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Performs maintenance, preventative maintenance and repairs on a variety of plant equipment
grounds, and structures. This includes but is not limited to: repair or replacement of gears
motors, clarifier components, compressors, vehicles, piping, heating and ventilation units,
buildings and structures, chemical feed equipment, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, screening
units, pumps, motors, methane gas systems, glycol systems, boilers, valves, and generators.
Inspects operating equipment to detect minor mechanical or electrical problems; assists with,
replaces, or rebuilds pumps; assist with/replaces motors, blowers and other electrical parts;
removes and installs plant equipment.
Removes and installs plant equipment.
Tracks, records, and reports all aspects of the preventive maintenance program.
Orders spare parts, building maintenance supplies, and fuel.
Operates tractor, backhoe, forklift, dump truck, front-end loader, lawn mowers, snow plow,
load-lugger truck, and other heavy equipment when required.
Maintain and operate receiving station and dewatering equipment
May provide training and assistance to other wastewater treatment plant employees.
Assists the Plant Maintenance Coordinator in developing and implementing safety procedures as
required by OSHA.
May act in the absence of the Plant Maintenance Coordinator.
Additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High school graduate or equivalent.
Valid Driver License or valid driving privileges in the State of Ohio.
Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) - Class B with air brake endorsement, or must be able to
successfully obtain within six (6) months of assuming position.
One (1) year of demonstrated experience in corrective and preventative maintenance on pumps,
blowers, generators, and other mechanical equipment.
One (1) year demonstrated experience in all types of metal, piping and plumbing repairs (steel
threaded and welded, PVC, and copper).
Six (6) months demonstrated preventative maintenance experience with vehicles and small engines
(lawn equipment and gas powered equipment and tools).
Muse able to lift weights up to a maximum of 55 pounds.
Must be able to climb stairs and ladders and tolerate heights up to 50 feet.
Ability to obtain an Ohio EPA Class I Wastewater Treatment Operator License; or eighteen (18)
months experience and the passage of Operator Training Committee of Ohio (OTCO) Basic Wastewater
Correspondence Course or will no longer be considered qualified to hold this position.
An employee who holds an Ohio EPA Class I (or higher) Wastewater Treatment Operator License and
has twelve (12) months experience as a Plant Maintenance Specialist I shall advance to the Plant
Maintenance Specialist II position upon
achieving above minimum qualification.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of wastewater treatment facilities and functions.
Knowledge of maintenance procedures, co-generation principles, chemical properties, flow
patterns, electrical principles both AC and DC and accepted safety practices.
Ability to calculate flows, volumes, and angles.
Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools.
Ability to operate backhoe, dump truck, tractor, forklift, dump truck, lawn mowers cutters,
grinders, welders and torches.
Ability to follow oral and/or written instructions.
Ability to read and understand blueprints and technical manuals.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and
percentages.
Ability to communicate and work well with others.
Ability to work in a group or alone.
UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Exposure to cold and/or wet weather.
Exposure to varied and unusual odors.
Comments:
Additional Information
To apply, please do one of the following:
1) Apply online: https://www.co.lucas.oh.us/jobs.aspx
https://oh-lucascounty.civicplushrms.com/CareerPortal/JobDetail.aspx?enc=QPQDKqwXNuJybHyCBjvzpw1Y+Ht0/RgckwoGYMs8f8TrE3ahFmqTkWugzezbqPyQyq6yVU8yEsKL5Aql/h+3VqP35MD3IUpMpwREVdsnMPU=
OR:
2) Mail a completed application, or a cover letter and resume, to: Lucas County Personnel
Department, One Government Center, Suite 450, Toledo, OH 43604 ATTN: Plant Maintenance Specialist
OR:
3) Apply in person at the above address.
If applying online, please combine all documents into one pdf prior to attaching to your
application.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Employer:
Lucas County Water Resource Recovery Facility
Contact:
Alexandra Slawinski
Address:
5758 North River Road, Waterville, Ohio 43566
Work Phone:
4192138750
Email:
aslawinski@co.lucas.oh.us