Wastewater Treatment Plant Maintenance Mechanic York, PA

Primary Role

The purpose of this position is to perform maintenance on wastewater treatment plant equipment. This is accomplished by performing preventative maintenance on equipment; repairing malfunctioning equipment; modifying existing equipment to improve operating efficiency or ease of maintenance; replacing existing equipment with new units; performing maintenance to buildings; attending safety and equipment training. Other duties include performing ground maintenance.

Key Accountabilities

• Performs preventative maintenance on WWTP equipment to comply with all safety procedures by collecting oil samples from aerator and mixer gearboxes; changing oil; inspecting equipment for leaks, vibration, temperature and odor; reviewing
• Preventative Work Order list and returning completed work orders; removing blockages from process piping; using high pressure cleaning equipment; chemically cleaning sand filters; determining parts needed for maintenance; taking collected materials to landfill; cleaning tanks ultra violet lamps.
• Repairs malfunctioning equipment by determining causes for malfunctioning; replacing seals and bearings; replacing pump lobes and impellers; reviewing repair work order list; repairing or replacing underground pipes; re-building pumps and gearboxes.
• Making modifications to existing equipment by designing, configuring and fabricating piping to make better access to equipment; installing pumps at various locations; changing pumps or motor configuration; updating existing poor-performing equipment with newer more efficient equipment; adding chemicals to pumps to dissolve buildup.
• Performs building and ground maintenance by replacing broken windows, lamps, fixtures and doors; painting walls and floors; mowing grass; removing snow; working with concrete; removing trees; and installing blacktop.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills

• Personal contacts are with employees within the work unit and/or general public, in a highly structured situation, which involves obtaining, clarifying, or giving facts or information.
• This job title requires the use of standard technical skills appropriate to the work environment of the organization.

Experience/Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Over one year up to and including three years.

Certifications & Other Requirements

• Class B Commercial Driver’s License with tanker and air brakes endorsement issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is preferred or the ability to obtain within company timeline.
• Must pass a background check and drug test.

Competencies