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Position Information

Functional TitleElectrical Mechanic - Montgomery County (Pool)

Recruitment Category TypeContinuous Hire

Functional CategoryProduction

GradeUH.13

FLSA StatusNon-Exempt

Requisition Number24-0111

Number of VacanciesVarious

Job LevelStaff

Job CodeN/A

Job Description Summary

Organization NameDepartment Office

Reports toElectrical/ Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor (Plant); Section Manager, Electrical/Mechanical Maintenance

Full or Part TimeFull Time

If Part Time how many hours per week

Regular or TemporaryRegular

Position End Date (if temporary)

Work Schedule

Varies

Position LocationMontgomery County

Position Summary Information

General Summary

TheElectrical Mechanicperforms a variety of installation, maintenance, and repair work using a broad assortment of electrical/mechanical equipment.

Essential Functions

• Inspects, tests, and repairs electric motors and other electrical and mechanical devices

• Installs motor controls, pump motors, street lights, heaters, exhaust fans, main feeders, conduits, breakers, switchgear

• Maintains high and low pressure steam boilers

• Maintains and repairs drive units, fuel pumps, air compressors, lump breakers, grinders, scum pumps, off-gas systems, fuel oil tanks, multi-hearth incinerators and pumps

• Replaces chains, bearings, sprockets, augers, shafts, grease lines and flights

• Lubricates and paints plant equipment; performs general plumbing and replaces malfunctioning pumps

• Repairs and maintains water softener systems, cranes, boiler feed pumps, centrifuges, air dryers, re-aeration tanks and pneumatic controls

• Repairs bar screens and conveyors and replaces couplings

• Assists Electrical/Mechanical Technician in the repair of transformers, high voltage power supplies, and other equipment

• Drives a vehicle to conduct WSSC Water business.

Other Functions

Performs other related duties as required.

Work Environment And Physical Demands

Industrial wastewater plant environment

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of the practices, tools, materials, equipment, methods and techniques of the electrical/mechanics trade

• Knowledge of the applicable occupational hazards and safety precautions

• Knowledge of electrical/mechanical theory

• Skill in the use of tools and equipment

• Ability to locate and correct defects in electrical and mechanical systems

• Ability to read blueprints and schematic drawings

• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions

• Ability to work in inclement weather and fluctuating temperatures, climbing ladders, scaffolding, and descending underground, as well as exposure to the hazards of working in confined spaces with high voltage electricity.

Minimum Education, Experience Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent

• Experience in electrical or mechanical maintenance work at the level of an electrical or mechanic helper

• Completion of technical courses in basic electricity, blueprints and schematics

Additional Requirements

• Possession of a valid driver’s license with no more than 4 points and the ability to obtain and maintain a WSSC Water driver’s permit within 90 days of hire or transfer;

• Employees in this position are designated or considered emergency personnel; therefore, the employee must report to work as scheduled or as directed by their supervisor when WSSC Water declares an event that requires emergency personnel to report to work.

Preferences

N/A

Salary$23.21 - $39.44 per hour

Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Commission to select new employees and to promote current employees without regard to race, sexual orientation, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, or handicap. The Commission does not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability and will make reasonable accommodation for any disability that does not result in undue hardship for the Commission.

Close Date

Open Until FilledYes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Additional Information

This posting is an ongoing pool for those interested in the Electrical Mechanic position. The department will review applications as vacancies becomes available.

Candidates selected for hire may be placed at one of our Montgomery County locations.

This is a Union position under a collective bargaining agreement represented by AFSCME Local 2898.

All applicants selected will be subject to drug screening and a background check/verification.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have a valid driver's license with no more than 4 points and with no restrictions (except eyeglasses/contact lenses)?

• Yes

• No

• • Will you, now or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status?

• Yes

• No

• Are you an eligible veteran of any branch of the armed forces who has received an honorable discharge or Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of Military Service, the spouse of an eligible veteran who has a service-connected disability or the surviving spouse of a deceased eligible veteran?

• Yes

• No

• • Please select your location preference.

• Potomac

• Germantown

• Gaithersburg

• No Preference

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application