PUMP MAINTENANCE - ELECTRICIAN

Job Specifications

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, perform skilled electrical and related repairs and maintenance work on pumps, and equipment in sewage transmission facilities, wastewater treatment plants and water treatment plants; on a project related basis, coordinates and assigns the work of a small crew performing maintenance and repair of pumps and related equipment and perform other duties as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Incumbents perform difficult electrical maintenance and repair work on pumps, and related equipment common to sewage treatment facilities, waste-water treatment plants and water treatment plants.

This classification is distinguished from the classification of Sanitation Maintenance Worker III in that the latter classification serves as a lead worker and does not perform the more complex repair work on electrical systems.

Pump Maintenance Specialist - Electrician differs from the Electrical Instrumentation Technician series in that the former works primarily on electrical systems where the Electrical Instrumentation Technician works on a the most complex electrical systems and a broad range of control systems equipment including, electronic, pneumatic, computer, micro processor and variable frequency drive, electro-mechanical, digital, telemetry and analog components, requiring a higher level of knowledge and expertise.

TYPICAL TASKS

Troubleshoot and repair electrical equipment; perform maintenance and repair work and special projects; requisition parts and materials necessary for maintenance and repair work, overhaul pumps and other equipment; assist in planning a preventative maintenance program for the upkeep of equipment; perform simple chemical tests in the field, interpret test results and make necessary adjustments to equipment; prioritizes projects and assigns work to subordinate staff; lead subordinate staff, on a project related basis, to ensure that work is performed correctly and that assignments are completed on schedule; train staff in electrical and/or mechanical maintenance and repair techniques maintain records of completed work and prepares reports; respond to alarms indicating malfunctions in pump stations; recommend whether to repair or replace equipment; and, work inside and outside, in wet and hazardous locations, at heights such as on ladders, roofs and water towers, with hazardous chemicals and substances, raw sewage, dangerous gases, and high voltage, and around moving objects, high levels of noise and unpleasant odors; install, repair and modify control systems and alarm systems; maintain and repair motor control centers, automatic transfer switches, stationary and portable generators, and instrumentation and telemetry equipment; and, design, constructs, install and repair electrical panels, alarms, conduits and wiring.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Knowledge of:

Thorough knowledge of:

• Safety practices to be observed when repairing and servicing electrical and mechanical equipment.
• The methods, materials and tools used in troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of motors, pumps, pump motor control and alarm systems, and other mechanical and electrical equipment common to sewage transmission facilities, wastewater treatment plants and water treatment plants.

Working knowledge of:

• The theory and operation of electrical systems.

Some knowledge of:

• The principles of supervision and training.

Ability to:

• Read and interpret blueprints and electrical schematics.
• Lead the work of a small crew, on a project related basis.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with others.
• Lift items weighing up to 82 pounds, such as pumps.
• Perform tasks requiring strength, such as positioning 100 pound motors, carrying 40 pounds of equipment, digging trenches, and operating jack- hammers and roto-hammers.
• Drive vehicles, such as pick-up trucks and utility trucks.
• Work as a member of a team, including monitoring and operating equipment that keeps other workers alive while repairing equipment in confined spaces.
• Distinguish colors.
• Put on, wear and use a respirator.
• Hear and distinguish various sounds, such as voices of co-workers in both noisy and quiet environments and sounds of operating equipment.
• Diagnose the cause of electrical failure and determine the appropriate repairs needed.
• Perform skilled electrical repair work on motors, pumps, pump motor control and alarm systems and other mechanical and electrical equipment common to sewage transmission facilities, wastewater treatment plants and water treatment plants.
• Perform basic mechanical repair work on equipment such as pumps, motors and air compressors.
• Train subordinate staff in mechanical and electrical maintenance and repair techniques.

Education and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain these would be:

• Two years of experience as a journey level electrician.

Special Requirements/Conditions:

• License Requirement: Possession of a valid California class C driver license.
• Special Working Conditions: Variable temperatures and weather conditions; confined work spaces; heights, such as on ladders; high levels of noise; strong, unpleasant odors; exposure to infections which might cause chronic disease or death; exposure to electrical hazards; and, the possibility of experiencing burns, bodily injury, exposure to non-ionizing radiation, and contact with toxic substances or chemical irritants.
• Other Special Requirements: Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays and on an emergency, as needed basis; and, incumbents must provide the basic required tools upon employment and must provide the additional required tools within six months of employment.