Facilities Maintainer 2 (Promotional Posting - Limited to Barkhamsted employees) - The Metropolitan District Commission

PROMOTIONAL-LIMITED TO WATER TREATMENT & SUPPLY EMPLOYEES ONLY

JOB SUMMARY

The purpose of this classification is to provide responsible general facilities, systems and grounds maintenance work which may involve the operation of construction and excavation equipment, logging equipment and road maintenance equipment, the taking and recording of instrument readings involving hydroelectric plant production and operation and the use of specialty carpentry and masonry tools and equipment.

Work involves responsibility for safe construction and repair of roads, wooden, masonry and metal objects, safe and effective plant monitoring and maintenance, safe and effective processing of felled trees into saleable logs, safe and effective maintenance of lands, facilities and equipment and the identification of actual and potential sources of water pollutions including inspection and the coordination of abatement efforts. Duties include operating dump trucks, construction equipment, tractors and harrowing equipment and power equipment. This position also has the responsibility for making standard general maintenance decisions in accordance with established procedures. This work requires that the employee have good knowledge, skill and ability in building and grounds maintenance, water filter bed maintenance, pump station maintenance instrument reading and stationary equipment and facility maintenance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are illustrative of the classification and may not include all of the duties under the classification.

• Maintains roads, reservoir lands and facilities, pipelines, structures, and related facilities through the operation of construction and other equipment. Transports equipment and material on a trailer with dump truck, as assigned. Performs wide variety of general labor tasks including brush cutting, sanding and plowing, grass cutting, tree work, catch basin and drainage work and reservoir facilities operations work.
• Operates a tractor shovel, bulldozer, front loader and/or equivalent equipment to excavate and move earth and paving material in pipeline repair and installation. Operates smaller equipment, trucks and power equipment, as assigned. Performs work in a safe manner and observes all safety procedures. Uses all tools, equipment and materials responsibly and performs basic inspection and preventive maintenance prior to use.
• Responds to water and sewer emergencies and related problems at any time of day or night, as directed. Serves on-call for emergencies, as assigned.

• Inspects septic systems, oil tanks and other potential sources of water pollution in homes, farms, businesses, schools, and industries for actual or potential sources of pollution. Reports findings and makes recommendations. Takes and records water and pollution samples. Maintains records and enters and processes data in a computer. Compiles reports on water quality and vehicle operations. Coordinates efforts to abate sources of water pollution. Performs varied clerical duties including data entry in a personal computer, as assigned.
• Designs, constructs and repairs a wide variety of wooden structures, frames, facilities, fixtures, furniture, shelves, counters, and cabinets in the shop and in the field. Installs insulation, ceilings and floors, including floor tile. Installs and repairs related hardware. Constructs, repairs and maintains masonry structures and facilities in concrete, brick, block, and bluestone. Builds forms for pouring concrete. Maintains and builds roads and roadways, pipelines, repairs and rebuilds pumps, gates and hydroplant fixtures using machinist tools and equipment. Assists in road and sanitation system construction and repair using construction equipment and tools. Operates survey equipment and reads plans to lay out construction projects.
• Takes and records instrument readings on hydroelectric plant production and operation. Reports problems in production and operation and takes action to correct problems, as directed. Operates gates, valves and other hydroelectric equipment to control stream flows, as directed and in accordance with established procedures. Performs routine and complex maintenance on hydroelectric equipment and plants including electrical turbine units, buildings, gatehouses and grounds.
• Operates log skidder to skid felled trees out of the woods to the landing area, or the log forwarder to sort, load and pile logs for trucking, as assigned. Grades and marks felled trees for maximum value and bucks trees into logs for sale. May fell trees, as assigned.
• Fills out job or shift report forms, as assigned. Performs related work as required.
• Performs work of lower classifications, as necessary.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general direction of the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor or other supervisory or administrative personnel.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A high school diploma or the equivalent plus two years of experience in construction work, stationary equipment maintenance or water supply maintenance or a related field, with demonstration of competent performance in one of the functions described in this specification. Must have a valid Commercial Driver's License, sub-classification "B" with airbrake endorsement.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Good knowledge of the tools, equipment, and methods of heavy construction equipment operation.
• Good knowledge of the work standards and safety procedures in heavy construction equipment operation.
• Good skill in the operation of heavy construction equipment.
• Considerable ability to perform heavy construction equipment operation safely, effectively and efficiently.
• Considerable ability to follow oral and written instructions and to learn District procedures. Good ability to communicate orally.

ADA COMPLIANCE

Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert heavy physical effort that involves lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of significant weight (greater than 50 pounds).

Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate visual and/or auditory cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors: Essential functions are performed primarily outdoors, frequently exposed to any or all of the following: various weather conditions, high or deep dangerous places, working near moving mechanical parts, risk of electric shock, vibration, fumes, airborne particles, chemicals, etc.

The Metropolitan District Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Commission will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.