Utilities Maintenance Specialist

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Utilities Maintenance Specialist

Salary

$41,278.00 - $62,907.00 Annually

Location

23121 Camden Way California, MD

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

00168

Department

Facilities and Operations

Opening Date

01/26/2024

Closing Date

6/2/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Description

Job Summary:                   
Assists in the performance of preventive and corrective maintenance on a variety of mechanical components in the wastewater collections system i.e.; vehicles, grounds, and other various equipment found in wastewater facilities.  Assist the Collections department with the inspection and data gathering to help identify inflow and infiltration throughout the collection system. Position reports to the Wastewater Collections Superintendent or Maintenance Supervisor depending on assigned duties.
 
Essential Functions:

  1. Assists in troubleshooting and performing preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment in the wastewater collections system.
  2. Assists in disassembling, rebuilding and reassemble motors, valves, pumps, grinder pump, etc. to rehabilitate equipment.   Check out and evaluate operation of equipment after rebuild is complete
  3. Assists in performing minor electrical work in conjunction with mechanical repairs (e.g., connects/disconnects wires, investigate/correct minor pump control problems)
  4. Assists in responding to sewer back up and Sanitary Sewer Overflow calls.
  5. Assists the Wastewater Collections Department with the variety of operational duties; such as televising of gravity sewer lines and manholes, jet-rodding and vacuuming of sewer lines, and various preventive and corrective maintenance   
  6. Responds to customer and emergency calls regarding sewage grinder pumps, sewer backups and Sanitary Sewer Overflow calls.
  7. Maintains and operates trucks and equipment used for sewer line maintenance and inspections.
  8. Perform standby duties on a rotational basis.
Other Duties:
Performs other duties as assigned
 
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (These are pre-employment KSA that apply only to Essential Job Functions.): 
  1. Ability to gain working knowledge of St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission policies and procedures
  2. Ability to act as a representative of St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission to the public
  3. Knowledge of relevant maintenance and repair practices and procedures as they relate to mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems and equipment, diesel and gas operated equipment, and hydronic boiler systems
  4. Knowledge of safety regulations and established procedures for operating, repairing, removing and installing equipment/materials as well as for ensuring safety
  5. Ability to effectively communicate with other staff members and the public
  6. Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records
  7. Ability to wear appropriate PPE for confined space entry including respiratory gear
  8. Ability to obtain Maryland CDL Driver’s License within 1 year of hire.
Required Qualifications (Note: Any acceptable combination of education, training and relevant experience that provides the above knowledge, abilities and skills may be substituted on a full-time year for year basis.):
 
Training and/or Education:
High school diploma or G.E.D. and one or more years of job-related experience
 
Experience:
Or equivalent technical training, education, and/or experience
 
Licenses or Certificates:
  1. Valid MD Driver’s License
  2. Eligible to obtain Maryland Class B CDL with Tanker and Air Brake Endorsements within 1 year
  3. Must apply for Temporary Wastewater Collections License within 30 days of hire
Special Requirements:
None
 
Physical Demands:
Work requires occasional strenuous effort. For example, handling of heavy tools, equipment, or materials of 30 to 60 pounds or more.
 
Unusual Demands:
Work environment involves high risks with exposure to potentially dangerous situations or unusual environmental stress which require a range of safety and other precautions, e.g., aggressive human behavior, extreme outdoor weather conditions, confined work space, or similar situations where conditions cannot be controlled.
 
Nothing in this description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Job descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by the entire job classification. They are not intended to include every possible activity and task performed in every position.
 
The Metropolitan Commission is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.   All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic covered by law.

1. Group Health/Vision/Dental Coverage:
Medical insurance (including prescription and vision) is a POS plan or HMO Open Access Plan offered by CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield. Dental insurance is a Traditional Plan or a PPO plan also offered byCareFirst BlueCross BlueShield.  Coverage takes affect the first of the month following the date of employment. MetCom pays 85% of the premium.
 
2. Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance:
MetCom provides an amount equal to one (1) times gross annual salary. The employee has the option to purchase from one (1) to five (5) more times their annual salary. Coverage takes affect the first of the month following the date of employment.  Optional Life and AD&D insurance may also be purchased for the spouse and/or children.
 
3. Long Term Disability Insurance:
MetCom provides long term disability coverage, which pays 66 2/3% of monthly pay after 180 days of disability status. The employee has the option to purchase short term disability insurance which pays 60% of monthly pay after 30 days of disability status.  Coverage takes affect the first of the month following the date of employment.
 
4. COBRA:
The employee and dependents have the right under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) to continue their insurance   benefits after an occurrence of an event which would otherwise cause them to lose coverage. The employee and dependents are required to notify the Company within 60 days of a qualifying event.  Some examples  of a qualifying event are:termination of employment or reduction in     hours, divorce or legal separation, dependent definition limitation  (attainment of the maximum age of eligibility or marriage), or the employee's death. Details are provided at the time of indoctrination.
 
5.  State Retirement and Pension Plan:
MetCom contributes a percentage, mandated by the State each year, of  the employee's gross salary. The employee contributes a mandatory 7% of gross salary, effective the first day of employment.
 
6. Optional Programs:
            The employee has the option to participate in the following pre-tax plans:
            - 457 (B)
            - AFLAC
            - Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Metcom does not make any contribution to these plans. 
 
7.  Annual Leave:
            1 – 5 year                  10.5 days/year
            6 – 10 year                15 days/year
            11 – 20 year               21 days/year
            20 years or more        25.5 days/year
 
8.  Sick Leave:
15 days/year. Can be taken for children, spouse, parents, and parents-in- law as well.
 
9.  Administrative Leave:
Jury Duty; subpoena appearance (when employee is not the defendant);  up to three (3) days for injuries or illnesses alleged by the employee to have been caused or suffered during employment.
 
10. Bereavement Leave:
Up to three (3) days due to the death of the employee's or employee's spouse's family:  spouse, children, parents, brothers, sisters, and grandparents. Up to one (1) day due to the death of one of the following members of an employee's or employee's spouse's family: niece, nephew, aunt, uncle.
 
11.  Holidays:
15 per year.
 
12.  Paid leave for:
 Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad calls.
 
13.   Employee Assistance Program.
 Assistance for employees who are experiencing personal or job related problems.
 
14.   Tuition Assistance Program.

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