Employment Type: Full-time
Company: Manheim Area Water and Sewer Authority
Contact: Deb Tobias(717) 665-2737dtobias@mawsa.org
GENERAL SUMMARY: Coordinate and maintain equipment, buildings, and vehicles associated with wastewater/water operations and assist other departments, as needed, within the Authority.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Develop and implement a comprehensive maintenance program for all Authority equipment and buildings, including:
a. Water and wastewater treatment facilities
b. Booster stations
c. Pump stations
d. Vehicles
e. Snow removal at MAWSA facilities
2. Perform all maintenance duties outlined in the maintenance program
3. On-call rotation
4. Coordinate with other departments with maintenance and repairs as needed
5. Assist with water meter/transmitter installation
6. Assist with sales and leak detection inspections
SKILLS/ABILITIES:
• Effective verbal, oral, and written communication,
• Accurate recordkeeping,
• Basic knowledge of computer applications to retrieve and input data,
• Ability to research and source parts and materials,
• Understand and follow written and oral instructions, read, write legibly, and make accurate calculations,
• Follow safety procedures and identify hazards,
• Work independently and exercise good time management,
• Frequently lift up to 60 lbs., stand and walk for long periods of time, bending and reaching; pushing and pulling,
• Knowledge of light, medium and heavy equipment operating procedures,
• Knowledge of general maintenance and repair practices essential for Authority equipment,
• Operate light, medium, and heavy equipment,
• Operate manual, pneumatic and power tools,
• Ability to read and interpret blue prints/plans,
• Ability to cooperate with co-workers as member of a team,
• Ability to inspect equipment, diagnose nature of problem, and take or suggest course of action,
• Extensive electrical and plumbing knowledge,
• Ability to review and interpretate Operational and Maintenance manuals.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• High school diploma or equivalent,
• Preferred five-ten years of experience in maintenance,
• Must possess a valid PA driver's license.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Work is frequently performed alone, either inside around noisy equipment or in the outdoors in a variety of weather conditions. Adherence to safety standards is required for work which is performed on and around a variety of potentially hazardous electrical or mechanical equipment, occasionally around hazardous substances.
DISCLAIMER:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required to perform the job.