Facilities Maintenance Trainee-Tech III

Facilities Maintenance Trainee-Tech III Role Under the direction of the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor, the person in this position is to perform assigned duties related to the efficient and proper operation of the water, wastewater, and support facilities of the Bedford Regional Water Authority. Essential Functions To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Perform routine service and troubleshooting of pumps, electrical motors, controls, and electrical instrumentation at pump stations, booster pump stations, well houses, wastewater treatment plants, and water treatment plants, as required and needed with supervision and direction from the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor.
• Perform routine maintenance, repairs, and installs of electrical panels, starters, lights, heaters, blowers, receptacles, breakers, ballasts, switches, and other electrical devices, with supervision and direction from the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor.
• Inspect equipment for proper safety and ensure that all necessary equipment is provided for the day's assignment
• Operate equipment, clean and check equipment after each use, perform routine inspection and preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Troubleshoot and perform electrical installation and repairs on controls and equipment.
• Perform masonry, plumbing, carpentry, and pavement work as necessary.
• Maintain records and necessary paperwork for new installations, repairs, alterations, and other tasks performed.
• Keep all buildings and grounds clean and neat in appearance.
• Maintain assigned crew vehicle.
• Must be available for after-hours and weekend callouts for emergencies as needed on a rotating basis.
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned by the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduate from High School or equivalent diploma. Ability to work safely and obey all safety rules. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal or diagram form. At least 1 years of experience in water and sewer or construction preferred. Ability to comply with the Authority's Vehicle and Equipment policy. Basic knowledge of welding, electrical repairs, PLCs, masonry, plumbing, carpentry, pump overhaul and repair, as well as industrial drive components is required. Be able to pass a criminal background check and drug test.

Additional Information:

This position has no supervisory responsibility. The position typically requires working Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with a thirty (30) minute lunch break. This position is subject to being on-call during the off-hours as may be needed for emergency repairs. Position is considered essential personnel. Working Conditions The characteristics listed below are representative of the physical demands, physical agility, sensory requirements, and environmental exposures required by an individual to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Employee rarely sits and may walk or stand for long periods of time.
• This classification involves frequent physical agility requirements such as: climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, pushing, pulling, repetitive motions and manual dexterity.
• Sensory requirements include standard vision requirements, ability to express ideas and ability to hear information at normal spoken word levels.

Physical Exertion (Pounds) Up to 10-Frequent Up to 25-Frequent Up to 50-Occasional Up to 100-None 100 or more-None Environmental Exposures Work near moving mechanical parts-Frequent Work in high, precarious places-Occasional Toxic or caustic chemicals-Occasional Outdoor weather conditions-Frequent Extreme Cold, non-weather-None Extreme Heat, non-weather-

None Noise Level-Moderate Pay:

$38,685.57 - $52,418.62 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person