Utility Maintenance Mechanic II (Storm Water)

About the Department

Position Duties

• Essential functions include but are not limited to: Performs maintenance to stormwater pumping stations and surrounding grounds. Conducts preventative and emergency inspections and maintenance on all mechanical and electrical stormwater equipment, including pumping stations, emergency generators, flood gates, outfall valves, and tide gauges. Inspects large meter equipment, valves, and boxes for wear, leaks, and damage; replaces belts, oil filters, electrical and electronic gauges, and switches; cleans, rebuilds, and replaces worn or damaged components. Troubleshoots mechanical, electrical, and electronic malfunctions by identifying causes of breakdowns or leaks, responding to fault indicators, and determining corrective actions. Functions as part of the team to clean pump station wet wells. Maintains accurate electronic and written records by documenting work performed, meter removals, repairs, maintenance activities, and installation logs. Resolves issues by investigating complaints, inspecting materials and equipment, prioritizing and scheduling work, and documenting progress and productivity. Serves as lead worker for the pump station crew by overseeing work quality, providing training and instruction, and coordinating the schedules of junior employees. Manages projects by assessing complaints, collaborating with engineers and contractors to determine effective solutions, documenting repairs, preparing work orders, supervising work activities, coordinating deliveries of materials, heavy equipment, and safety barriers, and monitoring project progress. Manages inventory and procures supplies and materials from vendors in accordance with established purchasing guidelines. Assists in the hiring process for new staff. Responds to emergencies by leading and coordinating damage-recovery teams. Requires computer proficiency; experience with work management database systems and Microsoft Office is preferred. Familiarity with Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems is a plus. Must be able to read and interpret pipe plans, schematics, manuals, reports, diagrams, blueprints, and general correspondence. Requires the ability to clearly understand verbal and written instructions. Requires strong communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and concisely both orally and in writing. Requires the physical ability to stoop, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds. Employees must be able to work without phobias related to water, heights, or confined spaces. Requires normal hearing, peripheral and night vision, and depth perception to safely operate around electrical and mechanical equipment. Requires the ability to work in adverse weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold, and sometimes under emergency circumstances. As an essential staff member, responds to emergencies and leads damage teams. Requires call after hours rotation.
• Performs maintenance to stormwater pumping stations and surrounding grounds.
• Conducts preventative and emergency inspections and maintenance on all mechanical and electrical stormwater equipment, including pumping stations, emergency generators, flood gates, outfall valves, and tide gauges.
• Inspects large meter equipment, valves, and boxes for wear, leaks, and damage; replaces belts, oil filters, electrical and electronic gauges, and switches; cleans, rebuilds, and replaces worn or damaged components.
• Troubleshoots mechanical, electrical, and electronic malfunctions by identifying causes of breakdowns or leaks, responding to fault indicators, and determining corrective actions.
• Functions as part of the team to clean pump station wet wells.
• Maintains accurate electronic and written records by documenting work performed, meter removals, repairs, maintenance activities, and installation logs.
• Resolves issues by investigating complaints, inspecting materials and equipment, prioritizing and scheduling work, and documenting progress and productivity.
• Serves as lead worker for the pump station crew by overseeing work quality, providing training and instruction, and coordinating the schedules of junior employees.
• Manages projects by assessing complaints, collaborating with engineers and contractors to determine effective solutions, documenting repairs, preparing work orders, supervising work activities, coordinating deliveries of materials, heavy equipment, and safety barriers, and monitoring project progress.
• Manages inventory and procures supplies and materials from vendors in accordance with established purchasing guidelines.
• Assists in the hiring process for new staff.
• Responds to emergencies by leading and coordinating damage-recovery teams.
• Requires computer proficiency; experience with work management database systems and Microsoft Office is preferred. Familiarity with Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems is a plus.
• Must be able to read and interpret pipe plans, schematics, manuals, reports, diagrams, blueprints, and general correspondence.
• Requires the ability to clearly understand verbal and written instructions.
• Requires strong communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Requires the physical ability to stoop, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Employees must be able to work without phobias related to water, heights, or confined spaces.
• Requires normal hearing, peripheral and night vision, and depth perception to safely operate around electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Requires the ability to work in adverse weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold, and sometimes under emergency circumstances.
• As an essential staff member, responds to emergencies and leads damage teams.
• Requires call after hours rotation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes. Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency. One year experience in machinery repair and operation.

Other Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Driver’s License. Candidate must provide a copy of Division of Motor Vehicle driving record (obtained within last 30 days) during the interview. Preferred candidate will have a valid VA Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Preferred candidate will obtain a back-flow preventer certification and an applicator license for pesticide within 1 year of employment. Confined space certification is preferred; otherwise it will be provided within 6 months of employment with the City. Work Hours: Monday – Friday 6:30 am to 3:00 pm; 40 hours per week every week; This position will be required to work a mandatory rotating on-call schedule and respond to after-hour emergencies.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License. Candidate must provide a copy of Division of Motor Vehicle driving record (obtained within last 30 days) during the interview. Preferred candidate will have a valid VA Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Preferred candidate will obtain a back-flow preventer certification and an applicator license for pesticide within 1 year of employment.
• Confined space certification is preferred; otherwise it will be provided within 6 months of employment with the City.
• Work Hours: Monday – Friday 6:30 am to 3:00 pm; 40 hours per week every week; This position will be required to work a mandatory rotating on-call schedule and respond to after-hour emergencies.

Benefits

• Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking. Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization. Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union. Retirement If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction. If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction. The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant’s school of enrollment must be an accredited institution. NOTE: The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type. Non-City Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions.
• Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking. Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization. Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union. Retirement
• Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization. Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union. Retirement
• Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union. Retirement
• Retirement
• The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant’s school of enrollment must be an accredited institution.

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