Service Maintenance Worker; Semi-Skilled – Wastewater Treatment

Department: Utilities
Date: February 16, 2022
Supervisor: Maintenance Supervisor

Job Title: Service Maintenance Worker Semi-Skilled
Starting Salary: $14.6539 / hourly

Date Needed: ASAP
Number of Employees Requested: One
Work Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. – Overtime as needed

Position Status: Full-time
Reason Needed: Replacement

Job Title: Service Maintenance Worker Semi-Skilled
Department: Utilities
Location: Water Treatment and Water Filtration Plants

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Code: SM-2
Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor

Under immediate supervision maintains plant grounds including over 10 acres of grass cutting at each plant, grass at the river pumping stations, as well as all of the tank sites and booster pump stations;
Clean and wash down basins and tanks; assist plant operators in daily operations as needed.

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statement of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this position. Other duties may be required, assigned and expected aside from those set forth below to address operational needs and changing operational practices.

• Load wastewater sludge into trucks and dumpsters.
• Prepare and keep up to 21 sludge drying beds.
• Assist operators and maintenance workers in maintaining a preventative maintenance program.
• Perform housekeeping duties including taking out wastebaskets, sweeping floors and cleaning restrooms.
• Maintain all buildings associated with the plants and their operations.
• Attend departmental and safety meetings as required.
• May assist in other departments as needed.
• Assist plant operators in daily operations as needed.
• Clean hand tools and equipment.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Education & Experience Guidelines
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities required for this position would be:

Education/Training
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent training and experience

Experience
Previous experience working at a water plant preferred

Licenses or Certifications Required
Valid Driver’s License

The following generally describes the knowledge and abilities required in order to successfully perform the assigned duties of the position:

Knowledge of:

• Organization and operational procedures of wastewater treatment plant
• Proper operation and maintenance of equipment
• Safety rules and procedures

Ability to:

• Read and comprehend directives, gauges and indicators
• Write with proper grammar to document logs or similar non‐complex forms
• Verbally communicate with supervisors and crew members regarding work related activities
• Perform mathematical calculations
• Operate two‐way radio to communicate with other work crews or dispatcher to receive and transmit information
• Perform automotive maintenance skills to make adjustments and minor repairs to equipment
• Follow instructions and efficiently complete tasks

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the city encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations needed to perform the essential duties of this position.

Environment: Work location will primarily be outdoors at the water plants

Key Working Relationship: Maintenance Supervisor, Wastewater Treatment and Water Filtration employees.

Applications for this position will be accepted until a pool of 20 applications is received or the position is filled, whichever comes first. Current city employees wishing to apply should send Internal Job Application provided by the Human Resources Department to the HR Director by the deadline stated. (A courtesy copy will be sent to the employee’s department head.)

Applications can be found online or picked up at the City of Phenix City Human Resources Department:
1200 8th Avenue
Phenix City, AL 36867
Ph:

Applications are available for pick up and drop Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. ET. You may also email your completed application with the required supporting documents.