Utility Plant Specialist (Shockoe Retention Facility and Combined Sewer Overflow System) ID - 9718
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Description
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The City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities - Wastewater Utility (Shockoe Retention Facility and CSO Systems) are seeking qualified candidates to fill four (4) Utility Plant Specialist positions with experience in the maintenance of industrial mechanical equipment, specifically in pump repair and CSO regulators.
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Duties include but are not limited to
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- Performing routine and specialized maintenance in one or more areas of specialization such as painting, carpentry, lock keying and replacement, tree trimming, traffic control systems, or welding;
- Performing routine and specialized maintenance in building/plant or grounds maintenance such as mowing, mulching, replacing ceiling tiles, repairing and installing faucets and bathroom fixtures, repairing and cleaning roofs and gutters, brick and concrete repair, fence repair, playground equipment repair, or small engine repair;
- Serving as lead worker over helpers, temporary and summer staff, and other lower level staff; generating reports on a routine and recurring basis; maintaining records and files; attending staff meetings;
- Performing safety inspection of vehicles, safety inspections of equipment and work tools, safety and maintenance inspections of area of responsibility; ensuring helpers and staff under their lead follow safety procedures; and attending safety meetings;
- Ordering supplies and parts from vendors; overseeing and inspecting the work of contractors; and may interacts with citizens during the course of completing tasks;
- Performing assigned maintenance tasks and repairs;
- Troubleshooting and conducting preventive maintenance in areas of responsibility which includes but not limited to the wastewater plant, Shockoe and/or pumping stations;
- Responding to routine and emergency calls located in hazardous locations and working on gearboxes, conveyors and other relative wastewater treatment duties;
- Providing some Leadership/Training experience as needed.
This is an essential personnel position, which requires the selected candidate to report to work for emergency and on-call duty in response to inclement weather/natural disaster, disruption in water distribution system and other urgent events.
This position requires working an 8 hour shift or a 12 hour rotating shift with overtime when necessary, including weekends and holidays, regularly.
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Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses
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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Considerable knowledge of the principles of HVAC; electrical and mechanical equipment used at a utility plant (e.g. water purification, pumping, and wastewater equipment); CMMS automated system; utility plant operations; and safety practices and principles. Demonstrated skill in disassembling pumps; carpentry and plumbing; reading and understanding drawings, blueprints and maps; using and operating various equipment safely and correctly; and working with vendors. Demonstrated ability to operate equipment such as bucket trucks and forklifts; plumbing equipment such as sewer snakes and drain cleaners; power washers, chain saws, lawn mowers, weed eaters, pruners and use basic hand and power tools; and operate cranes and other equipment for hoisting and pulling equipment and to problem solve and troubleshoot problems.
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MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
- High School Diploma or GED;
- No experience required;
- Prefer two (2) years of experience in a related field:
- Advancement through the broadband depends in part on additional experience (Zone II, minimum of 12 additional months of experience; Zone III, minimum of 18 additional months of experience; and Zone IV minimum of 36 additional months of experience.
- An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification.
LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Requires a valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record or must obtain a valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver’s License within 30 days of hire;
- Zone II requires all the above plus Forklift certification or the ability to obtain Forklift certification within 90 days of hire;
- Zone III requires all the above plus VA Contractor Board Journeyman license;
- Zone IV requires all the above plus VA Contractor Board Master license.
PREFERRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
- At least three (3) years of experience in Wastewater, Water or Industrial environment is a plus;
- Floodwall experience is a plus;
- a current Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is preferred;
- Mechanical experience is preferred;
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Americans with Disabilities Act Requirements
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- Supplemental Information
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Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: Working conditions may include exposure to travel to other locations within the City of Richmond as well as outside of the City of Richmond; exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, etc.; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and poor ventilation; inadequate lighting; intense noise; and environmental hazards such as disruptive people, imminent danger, and a threatening environment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks, with frequent interruptions and under time constraint. While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to finger (pick, pinch, type or otherwise work primarily with fingers), talk, see, hear and use substantial repetitive motions of the wrists, hands, and fingers. The employee is occasionally required to reach extending hands and arms in any direction, stand, walk, pull, lift, and grasp applying pressure to an object with the fingers or palm. In terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties, this classification is considered to be sedentary, exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects.
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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
