Wastewater Mechanic 189811

HKA is working on behalf of Jacobs and this role is to support Jacobs’ work through HKA.

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on buildings, structures, grounds, machinery and equipment
• Lubricates equipment and checks for malfunctions; replaces packing in pumps or valves; replaces bearings in motors, pumps, and other equipment; tunes engines, sets valve clearance, cleans, and adjusts regulators
• Analyzes equipment failures to determine cause and to prevent recurrences
• Installs and sets up new equipment
• Cleans out pipes and performs other plumbing and pipe fitting tasks as required
• Uses gas and/or arc welding equipment to heat, cut, braze, or weld
• Performs duties of electrician or painter in their absence
• Assists in keeping maintenance records
• Communicates effectively at all levels regarding recommended maintenance and repair procedures
• Follows written and oral instructions
• Performs other duties as required

Basic Qualifications
• High school diploma or GED
• Two years experience in the maintenance and repair of electrical equipment
• Possess a valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications
• Some trade school education with an emphasis on electrical and mechanical equipment and metal fabrication
• Knowledge of the methods, materials, equipment, and tools used in the construction, repair, and operation of engines, pumps, and other mechanical equipment related to wastewater treatment plant operations and procedures
• Knowledge of the operations of internal combustion engines and electrical pump motors; safe work practices
• Ability to enter data into a computer maintenance management system