Job Summary

$53,909 / year or higher DOQ + Full-Time County Benefits 

The James City Service Authority seeks an individual to perform experienced work operating, maintaining and repairing JCSA’s wastewater collection facilities including related wastewater mechanical equipment.

Salary negotiable depending on qualifications plus Full-Time County Benefits.

There are two levels of Wastewater Facilities Mechanic distinguished by the level of the work performed and the qualifications of the employee and the requirements of the position being filled.


Wastewater Facilities Mechanic I -  $53,909
Wastewater Facilities Mechanic II - $57,717

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses operational and mechanical problems within the wastewater collection facilities; calculates pump parameters and adjusts impeller diameters and operating clearances to maintain pump operation at peak efficiency; learns to balance demand, pump curves, and force main head pressures to assure proper pump operating conditions.
• Completes corrective maintenance and modifications to facility motors, pumps, controls and related equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance such as oil changes, fuel injection system services, electrical inspections, cooling system changes; gathers data for predictive maintenance program.
• Evaluates pH, dissolved oxygen, H2S, oxygen reducing potentials and bacteria levels for wastewater evaluation and odor control.
• Serves as competent person directing maintenance operations, during confined space entry activities as the entry supervisor and oversees employees associated Lockout/Tagout Procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma; considerable experience in the inspection, maintenance and repair of wastewater pumping facilities.
• Must possess or be able to obtain within 30 days of hire, a valid Virginia driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record based on James City County’s criteria.
• Knowledge of mechanical maintenance, plumbing and basic electrical work.
• Knowledge of related Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH) laws, practices and procedures that are associated with wastewater collection facilities; maintenance and repair for utility facilities and systems; principles and processes for providing customer service including setting and meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Skill use of computer software, especially Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to prepare and interpret materials and equipment specifications; use precision hand tools (micrometers, vibration analysis, micrometers, etc.); communicate effectively orally and in writing; prepare and interpret materials and equipment specifications.
• Must have the ability and tolerance to function in an environment that requires the use of respiratory protection devices.

Position Level  Requirements:

Wastewater Facilities Mechanic I

• Skilled work experience in the field of mechanical maintenance and repair, and the ability to work unsupervised.

Wastewater Facilities Mechanic II

• Considerable skilled work experience in the field of mechanical and pump maintenance and repair
• Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and correct operational and mechanical problems
• Ability to act as the Wastewater Facilities Supervisor in his/her absence
• Fulfill all requirements of Wastewater Facilities Mechanic I
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Wastewater Facilities Mechanic with the JCSA or another municipality

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