The College of Charleston
Charleston, South Carolina
Spray Technician (Re-Announcement)
Posting Details
POSTING INFORMATION
Internal Title
Spray Technician (Re-Announcement)
Position Type
Classified
Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration
Non-Faculty
Pay Band
4
Level
1
Department
Grounds Maintenance
Job Purpose
Maintains the grounds of a formally landscaped college campus and off campus sites (Patriot’s Point Athletic fields, Grice Marine Lab, Stono Preserve and Lockwood). Performs chemical applications, pond/water feature maintenance and general landscape maintenance. Other duties include, but are not limited to, routine maintenance such as policing the grounds, debris pickup, fertilizing, blowing walkways, weeding, pruning, unclogging drainage as needed, etc.
Minimum Requirements
High School diploma or GED and the ability to understand and carry out routine oral and written instructions. Knowledge of commonly used landscape plants and irrigation systems helpful. Pesticide applications license is required. Must have valid SC driver’s license, or the ability to obtain one within 90 days of employment, as the employee will be required to drive state vehicles to transport equipment and/or personnel as needed. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Requires knowledge of commonly used landscaping plants. Must be able to operate landscaping equipment/tools, including sprayers and spreaders, and recognize/identify/treat ornamental plant and tree pathogens and diseases. Knowledge of pond and water feature maintenance would be helpful. Knowledge of athletic fields with Bermuda grass, common areas of zoysia grass and St. Augustine grass is required. Must have basic knowledge of chemicals used in grounds maintenance. Must know how to apply fertilizer/pesticides. Knowledge in appropriate pesticide applications, fertilizing and preventive treatments according to state regulations is required. Must have the skill to apply chemicals to grounds/plants/bedding areas using a tank sprayer or backpack sprayer. Required to analyze pesticide and fertilizing treatments and report problems to supervisor. Must read, understand and keep MSDS sheets current at all times. Must have the ability to keep a log to document all spraying and chemical applications and ensure that it is current at all times. Ability/knowledge to perform routine safety inspections on all spraying or chemical application equipment. Must be reliable and responsible. Prefer working knowledge of methods/procedures associated with maintenance of plants and flowers, both annual and perennial. Must be able to recognize and know when and how to treat ornamental pathogens and diseases. Position requires basic computer skills and working knowledge and experience in using e-mail. Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) is preferred. Experience in utilizing on-line work order systems is a plus. Skill with electronic devices such as iPhone and iPad is preferred. All employees at the College are expected to perform their jobs in a safe manner in accordance with best safety practices as prescribed by their department, the Office of Environmental Health and Safety, and the Occupational Health and Safety Administration training as provided by Facilities Management at the College of Charleston.
Additional Comments Regarding Position
Must be physically able to perform duties as described, including lifting and handling heavy equipment weighing up to 50 pounds and working outside in all types of weather. Must be able to stand and walk around the campus performing grounds keeping duties for the entire shift. Must be able to drive to off campus sites each week. Must be able to climb steps/ladders, bend, reach, and stoop as necessary to perform grounds keeping duties. Some weekend, overtime, and call back work may be required to handle special events, peak workloads, and emergencies. May be required to be on campus prior to and immediately following all emergencies such as hurricanes, floods, snow/ice storms, etc.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
*Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.
Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.
All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu .
Salary
*$31,561-$38,000
Posting Date
02/06/2024
Closing Date
04/08/2024
Benefits
Insurance: Health/Dental/Vision
Life Insurance
Paid Leave: Sick/Annual/Parental
Retirement
Long Term Disability
Paid Holidays
Free CARTA Bus Service
Employee Tuition Assistance Program ( ETAP )
Employee Assistance Program ( EAP )
Full Benefits Package – Click Here
Open Until Filled
No
Posting Number
2024012
EEO Statement
The College of Charleston is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability.
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/14944
Job Duties
Job Duties
Activity
1. Fertilizes and treats lawns and grassy areas per lawn program. Inspects plants, trees, bushes and annuals for insects and diseases. Identifies pests and plant disease and applies appropriate herbicide/insecticide to eliminate weeds, pests and ornamental plant problems. Monitors areas after treatment is applied to ensure the desired and appropriate result is achieved. Inspects trees for signs of disease and other issues and calls problems to the attention of the supervisor so a tree service can be contracted if necessary to address the issues. Works closely with supervisor and outside contractor when necessary if tree work is being performed on campus.
Responds to assigned work orders with a sense of urgency and ensures appropriate and timely resolution. Operates mobile electronic device to access, update, and complete work orders to include all appropriate information to reflect action taken, labor hours, parts, materials and other historical and cost related items. Maintains accurate records related to assigned work including pesticide usage and work performed.
Essential or Marginal
Essential
Percent of Time
40
Activity
2. Applies fertilizer to trees, shrubs and lawns. Assists with seeding, planting and transplanting as required.
Essential or Marginal
Essential
Percent of Time
30
Activity
3. Keeps all walkways, plant and grass beds free of debris (leaves, paper, litter, limbs, etc.). Operates blower to clean up excess leaves and water from curbs and drains. Assists with preparing campus grounds and satellite grounds locations for hurricanes, heavy rains, high winds, flooding, ice and other storm related issues. This involves, but is not limited to, ensuring drains are free of leaves/debris, hanging baskets/planters are secured, planting beds/plants/shrubs are protected when necessary, etc. Performs storm damage assessment to identify tree damage and calling it to the attention of the supervisor. Performs clean up as needed which involves raking leaves, removing limbs and branches, clearing drains by removing debris, hanging baskets and placing planters back in their normal locations, clearing walkways of ice/snow/other debris, etc. Assists in driving college vehicles, transporting crews and tools/equipment to various locales.
Essential or Marginal
Essential
Percent of Time
20
Activity
4. Assists in the upkeep of all related equipment; changing oil; and cleaning air filters as needed. Assists in troubleshooting a complex irrigation system. Demonstrates safety knowledge by practicing and adhering to all proper safety procedures and OSHA regulations pertaining to the grounds field. Consistently wears/uses appropriate personal protective equipment as required. Responsible for ensuring that furniture, floors, walls, and surrounding work area is protected from dust and debris while work is being performed. Also responsible for ensuring that all job sites are thoroughly cleaned when work has been completed. Operates mobile electronic device to access, update, and complete work orders to include all appropriate information to reflect action taken, labor hours, parts, materials and other historical and cost related items.
Essential or Marginal
Essential
Percent of Time
10
Spray Technician (Re-Announcement)
Posting Details
POSTING INFORMATION
Internal Title
Spray Technician (Re-Announcement)
Position Type
Classified
Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration
Non-Faculty
Pay Band
4
Level
1
Department
Grounds Maintenance
Job Purpose
Maintains the grounds of a formally landscaped college campus and off campus sites (Patriot’s Point Athletic fields, Grice Marine Lab, Stono Preserve and Lockwood). Performs chemical applications, pond/water feature maintenance and general landscape maintenance. Other duties include, but are not limited to, routine maintenance such as policing the grounds, debris pickup, fertilizing, blowing walkways, weeding, pruning, unclogging drainage as needed, etc.
Minimum Requirements
High School diploma or GED and the ability to understand and carry out routine oral and written instructions. Knowledge of commonly used landscape plants and irrigation systems helpful. Pesticide applications license is required. Must have valid SC driver’s license, or the ability to obtain one within 90 days of employment, as the employee will be required to drive state vehicles to transport equipment and/or personnel as needed. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Requires knowledge of commonly used landscaping plants. Must be able to operate landscaping equipment/tools, including sprayers and spreaders, and recognize/identify/treat ornamental plant and tree pathogens and diseases. Knowledge of pond and water feature maintenance would be helpful. Knowledge of athletic fields with Bermuda grass, common areas of zoysia grass and St. Augustine grass is required. Must have basic knowledge of chemicals used in grounds maintenance. Must know how to apply fertilizer/pesticides. Knowledge in appropriate pesticide applications, fertilizing and preventive treatments according to state regulations is required. Must have the skill to apply chemicals to grounds/plants/bedding areas using a tank sprayer or backpack sprayer. Required to analyze pesticide and fertilizing treatments and report problems to supervisor. Must read, understand and keep MSDS sheets current at all times. Must have the ability to keep a log to document all spraying and chemical applications and ensure that it is current at all times. Ability/knowledge to perform routine safety inspections on all spraying or chemical application equipment. Must be reliable and responsible. Prefer working knowledge of methods/procedures associated with maintenance of plants and flowers, both annual and perennial. Must be able to recognize and know when and how to treat ornamental pathogens and diseases. Position requires basic computer skills and working knowledge and experience in using e-mail. Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) is preferred. Experience in utilizing on-line work order systems is a plus. Skill with electronic devices such as iPhone and iPad is preferred. All employees at the College are expected to perform their jobs in a safe manner in accordance with best safety practices as prescribed by their department, the Office of Environmental Health and Safety, and the Occupational Health and Safety Administration training as provided by Facilities Management at the College of Charleston.
Additional Comments Regarding Position
Must be physically able to perform duties as described, including lifting and handling heavy equipment weighing up to 50 pounds and working outside in all types of weather. Must be able to stand and walk around the campus performing grounds keeping duties for the entire shift. Must be able to drive to off campus sites each week. Must be able to climb steps/ladders, bend, reach, and stoop as necessary to perform grounds keeping duties. Some weekend, overtime, and call back work may be required to handle special events, peak workloads, and emergencies. May be required to be on campus prior to and immediately following all emergencies such as hurricanes, floods, snow/ice storms, etc.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
*Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.
Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.
All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu .
Salary
*$31,561-$38,000
Posting Date
02/06/2024
Closing Date
04/08/2024
Benefits
Insurance: Health/Dental/Vision
Life Insurance
Paid Leave: Sick/Annual/Parental
Retirement
Long Term Disability
Paid Holidays
Free CARTA Bus Service
Employee Tuition Assistance Program ( ETAP )
Employee Assistance Program ( EAP )
Full Benefits Package – Click Here
Open Until Filled
No
Posting Number
2024012
EEO Statement
The College of Charleston is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability.
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/14944
Job Duties
Job Duties
Activity
1. Fertilizes and treats lawns and grassy areas per lawn program. Inspects plants, trees, bushes and annuals for insects and diseases. Identifies pests and plant disease and applies appropriate herbicide/insecticide to eliminate weeds, pests and ornamental plant problems. Monitors areas after treatment is applied to ensure the desired and appropriate result is achieved. Inspects trees for signs of disease and other issues and calls problems to the attention of the supervisor so a tree service can be contracted if necessary to address the issues. Works closely with supervisor and outside contractor when necessary if tree work is being performed on campus.
Responds to assigned work orders with a sense of urgency and ensures appropriate and timely resolution. Operates mobile electronic device to access, update, and complete work orders to include all appropriate information to reflect action taken, labor hours, parts, materials and other historical and cost related items. Maintains accurate records related to assigned work including pesticide usage and work performed.
Essential or Marginal
Essential
Percent of Time
40
Activity
2. Applies fertilizer to trees, shrubs and lawns. Assists with seeding, planting and transplanting as required.
Essential or Marginal
Essential
Percent of Time
30
Activity
3. Keeps all walkways, plant and grass beds free of debris (leaves, paper, litter, limbs, etc.). Operates blower to clean up excess leaves and water from curbs and drains. Assists with preparing campus grounds and satellite grounds locations for hurricanes, heavy rains, high winds, flooding, ice and other storm related issues. This involves, but is not limited to, ensuring drains are free of leaves/debris, hanging baskets/planters are secured, planting beds/plants/shrubs are protected when necessary, etc. Performs storm damage assessment to identify tree damage and calling it to the attention of the supervisor. Performs clean up as needed which involves raking leaves, removing limbs and branches, clearing drains by removing debris, hanging baskets and placing planters back in their normal locations, clearing walkways of ice/snow/other debris, etc. Assists in driving college vehicles, transporting crews and tools/equipment to various locales.
Essential or Marginal
Essential
Percent of Time
20
Activity
4. Assists in the upkeep of all related equipment; changing oil; and cleaning air filters as needed. Assists in troubleshooting a complex irrigation system. Demonstrates safety knowledge by practicing and adhering to all proper safety procedures and OSHA regulations pertaining to the grounds field. Consistently wears/uses appropriate personal protective equipment as required. Responsible for ensuring that furniture, floors, walls, and surrounding work area is protected from dust and debris while work is being performed. Also responsible for ensuring that all job sites are thoroughly cleaned when work has been completed. Operates mobile electronic device to access, update, and complete work orders to include all appropriate information to reflect action taken, labor hours, parts, materials and other historical and cost related items.
Essential or Marginal
Essential
Percent of Time
10
City of Sparks
Sparks, NV
The Community Services Department is currently seeking to hire three Treatment Plant Mechanics at the Truckee Meadows Water Reclamation Facility. Are you looking for a meaningful career that has a positive impact on the community ? If you answered yes, come join the City of Sparks! Aside from working for an organization that is dedicated to the community, you will also receive a generous and competitive salary, benefit package, tuition reimbursement, bilingual pay (when applicable) and retirement plan . People who come to Sparks stay in Sparks.
Application Tips:
Fill out and update your general online application before attaching it to any new job posting. HR reviews information listed on the application submitted to the specific job posting.
Contact information : use an email address you can easily access at any time.
The Qualifications section below is your guide to understand what the City is looking for on your application, use this to your advantage. It is up to the candidate seeking employment/promotion to include all relevant information for qualification purposes, on the application the candidate submits to be considered for the job.
Training & Experience Questions : In addition to submitting the application, you will need to answer the Training & Experience questions at the end of the application as this is your Civil Service Exam .
DO attach: licenses/transcripts/certificates that will demonstrate you meet the education or certification requirements (see qualifications section to determine what documents to attach) or preferred experience/education.
DO NOT attach resumes or cover letters. The City of Sparks does not review these items with the application.
Enable TEXT messaging in your application before you hit submit! This feature will allow the City to send you important reminders throughout the recruitment process.
If you have any questions, please email hrstaff@cityofsparks.us. The City of Sparks is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Civil Service Testing: The Civil Service Exam for this position will be a Training and Experience Questionnaire. All applicants interested in consideration must complete the Training and Experience questions attached at the end of this job posting. Training and Experience Questionnaires will be evaluated and given a score. The score received will be the candidate's final Civil Service Exam score. It is, therefore, in the candidates’ best interest to answer each question thoroughly.
TREATMENT PLANT MECHANIC I
Description
Under general supervision, perform complex and specialized mechanical diagnostic maintenance and repair work on a variety of stationary equipment found in a tertiary wastewater treatment plant.
Distinguishing Characteristics
This is the entry level class in this specialized equipment maintenance series.
TREATMENT PLANT MECHANIC II
Description
Perform complex and specialized mechanical diagnostic maintenance and repair work on a variety of stationary equipment found in a tertiary wastewater treatment plant.
Distinguishing Characteristics
This is the experienced level in the Treatment Plant Mechanic series, is expected to independently perform the full range of plant mechanical maintenance functions on a wide variety of specialized stationary equipment.
Qualifications
Applicants must possess the following minimum qualifications to continue in the recruitment process:
TREATMENT PLANT MECHANIC I
Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of experience as an industrial maintenance mechanic, with experience maintaining complex industrial mechanical equipment. Successful completion of an industrial maintenance related trade school curriculum or apprenticeship program may be substituted for the experience on a year for year basis.
Licenses and Certificates:
Must possess within thirty (30) days of hire and maintain throughout employment, the equivalent to a valid Nevada Class C driver's license.
Must possess within thirty (30) days of hire and maintain throughout employment, a forklift certificate.
Must possess within two (2) years of hire and maintain throughout employment, a Nevada Grade I Plant Maintenance Technologist Certificate.
TREATMENT PLANT MECHANIC II
Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or equivalent and four (4) years of experience as an industrial maintenance mechanic with experience maintaining complex industrial mechanical equipment, in which two (2) years of experience is at a level equivalent to the City’s class of Treatment Plant Mechanic I. Successful completion of an industrial maintenance related trade school curriculum or apprenticeship program may be substituted for the experience on a year for year basis.
Licenses and Certificates:
Must possess within thirty (30) days of hire and maintain throughout employment, the equivalent to a valid Nevada Class C driver's license. Must possess within thirty (30) days of hire and maintain throughout employment, a forklift certificate. Must possess within two (2) years of hire and maintain throughout employment, a Nevada Grade II Plant Maintenance Technologist Certificate.
Examples of Essential Duties
TREATMENT PLANT MECHANIC I
Diagnose, test, repair, modify, disassemble and rebuild, install and troubleshoot a wide variety of wastewater treatment plant equipment, including: Industrial engines, blowers, augers, pipes and centrifuges, grit removal equipment, gear drives, primary and secondary sedimentation basins, pumps and pump room equipment, screw conveyers, gates, valves, heat exchangers and boiler systems, rack assemblies, check valves, mixers, chlorination and de-chlorination equipment, sludge and scum pumping equipment, sludge dewatering equipment, bar screen equipment, hydraulic systems and other mechanical systems.
Install, overhaul, repair and maintain gear reductions, chemical feed equipment, fluid drives, pumps, valves and related plant equipment and drive lines. Fabricate and install new and modified equipment and systems.
Troubleshoot and diagnose operating problems and repair mechanical problems. Remove, overhaul, repair, replace and test assigned equipment. Perform preventive maintenance per an established scheduled and perform skilled mechanical work on stationary equipment found in a wastewater treatment plant.
Use and maintain a variety of hand, power and shop tools and test equipment related to the work skillfully and safely. Fabricate replacement parts and fittings as necessary.
Estimate parts, materials and equipment required for the work and any proposed work. Make requisitions and place orders for replacement parts as necessary. Recommend contract work as required.
Observe safe work methods and utilize safety equipment related to the work. Work in confined spaces and handle equipment in dangerous atmospheres.
Read, comprehend and interpret schematics, shop and operations manuals, other informational drawings and plans in performing work assignments. Enter data accurately into an automated computer maintenance management program.
Prepare and maintain logs, records and reports of work performed. Complete forms as necessary.
Respond to emergency situations as required. Provide technical assistance to other employees on difficult and complex problems. Direct the work of others on a project basis. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Understand and follow written and oral instructions.
Maintain knowledge of current technology in the stationary equipment and wastewater plant field. Recommend and implement equipment modifications as required.
Perform other duties which may be assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of repair and installation methods for pumps, pipes, and valves in an industrial environment
Knowledge of practices, techniques, materials, tools, and equipment used in a stationary plant and associated control systems diagnosis, repair, and modification of a variety of equipment
Knowledge of functions and capabilities of common machine tools and equipment
Knowledge of preventive maintenance practices and techniques
Knowledge of safety practices, equipment, and regulations of a major wastewater treatment facility
Knowledge of rigging principles and practices used in handling heavy objects
Knowledge of shop math
Knowledge of basic principles of electricity and electronics
Knowledge of and ability to use computer applications and software related to the work including but not limited to, Microsoft Office
Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with those contacted during work
Ability to train others in work procedures
Physical Demands:
Requires ability to work in an industrial setting and use standard office equipment. Requires sufficient vision, hearing and manual dexterity to perform assigned duties and strength and stamina to climb stairways and ladders, lift and carry equipment weighing up to fifty (50) lbs. regularly, and up to 75 lbs. occasionally. Ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time and to maneuver equipment and tools. Must be willing to work with exposure to chemicals used in the wastewater treatment process and wear and work in self-contained breathing apparatus and ability to work in confined spaces.
Supplemental Job Information
This is a Civil Service position and is Non-Exempt under FLSA guidelines
This position reports to a Crew Supervisor
Supervision exercised: None
Required to be called back, held over, work off-hours, nights, weekends and holiday shifts
Required to work during emergency circumstances or inclement weather conditions
May be required to pass a pre-placement drug screen and background investigation
TREATMENT PLANT MECHANIC II
Diagnose, test, repair, modify, disassemble and rebuild, install and troubleshoot a wide variety of wastewater treatment plant equipment, including: Industrial engines, blowers, augers, pipes and centrifuges, grit removal equipment, gear drives, primary and secondary sedimentation basins, pumps and pump room equipment, screw conveyers, gates, valves, heat exchangers and boiler systems, rack assemblies, check valves, mixers, chlorination and de-chlorination equipment, sludge and scum pumping equipment, sludge dewatering equipment, bar screen equipment, hydraulic systems and other mechanical systems. Install, overhaul, repair and maintain gear reductions, chemical feed equipment, fluid drives, pumps, valves and related plant equipment and drive lines. Fabricate and install new and modified equipment and systems. Independently install, maintain, adjust and repair wastewater control and pumping equipment. Troubleshoot and diagnose operating problems and repair mechanical problems. Remove, overhaul, repair, replace and test assigned equipment. Perform preventive maintenance per an established scheduled and perform skilled mechanical work on stationary equipment found in a wastewater treatment plant. Use and maintain a variety of hand, power and shop tools and test equipment related to the work skillfully and safely. Fabricate replacement parts and fittings as necessary. Estimate parts, materials and equipment required for the work and any proposed work. Make requisitions and place orders for replacement parts as necessary. Recommend contract work as required. Read, comprehend and interpret schematics, shop and operations manuals, other informational drawings and plans in performing work assignments. Enter data accurately into an automated computer maintenance management program. Prepare and maintain logs, records and reports of work performed. Complete forms as necessary. Respond to emergency situations as required. Provide technical assistance to other employees on difficult and complex problems. Direct the work of others on a project basis. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Understand and follow written and oral instructions. Maintain knowledge of current technology in the stationary equipment and wastewater plant field. Recommend and implement equipment modifications as required. Perform other duties which may be assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
Knowledge of repair and installation methods for pumps, pipes, and valves in an industrial environment
Knowledge of practices, techniques, materials, tools, and equipment used in a stationary plant and associated control systems diagnosis, repair, and modification of a variety of equipment
Knowledge of functions and capabilities of common machine tools and equipment
Knowledge of preventive maintenance practices and techniques
Knowledge of safety practices, equipment, and regulations of a major wastewater treatment facility
Knowledge of rigging principles and practices used in handling heavy objects
Knowledge of shop math
Knowledge of basic principles of electricity and electronics
Knowledge of and ability to use computer applications and software related to the work including but not limited to, Microsoft Office
Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with those contacted during work
Ability to train others in work procedures
Physical Demands : Requires ability to work in an industrial setting and use standard office equipment. Requires sufficient vision, hearing and manual dexterity to perform assigned duties and strength and stamina to climb stairways and ladders, lift and carry equipment weighing up to fifty (50) lbs. regularly, and up to 75 lbs. occasionally. Ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time and to maneuver equipment and tools. Must be willing to work with exposure to chemicals used in the wastewater treatment process and wear and work in self-contained breathing apparatus and ability to work in confined spaces.
Supplemental Job Information
This is a Civil Service position and is Non-Exempt under FLSA guidelines
This position reports to a Crew Supervisor
Supervision exercised: None
Required to be called back, held over, work off-hours, nights, weekends and holiday shifts
Required to work during emergency circumstances or inclement weather conditions
May be required to pass a pre-placement drug screen and background investigation
Application and Recruitment Information
Human Resources will require prior to the first examination for the position, necessary documentary evidence be submitted for fitness of any qualification. Any requirement not met for the advertised position prior to the first examination for that position, will be cause for Human Resources to decline to examine, certify or hire the applicant.
Recruitment Communication:
Human Resources will be contacting you at various stages of the recruitment process via email only, even if you have chosen U.S. mail for prior application processes or for applications with other agencies. Please make sure your email address is accurate.
Reasonable Accommodation :
Human Resources will make efforts to provide reasonable accommodations to disabled candidates in the selection process. If you have special needs, please notify the Human Resources office when you turn in your application or at least three (3) business days prior to the examination/interview by calling (775) 353-2345.
Disclaimer :
The City of Sparks hires and promotes candidates based on a competitive merit selection process, which may include any or all of the following: screening for minimum qualifications, written examinations, supplemental training and experience questionnaires, assessment centers, interviews (oral or written), physical tests or any combination which the Sparks Civil Service Commission may order. Scoring in the top five (5) for promotion or top ten (10) for entry level in any part of the selection process merely advances the applicant to a higher round of examination, which may consist of additional interviews and other evaluations. Scoring in the top five (5) or ten (10) gives no right to be selected for the position. The City of Sparks reserves the right to select applicants who demonstrate the best combination of qualifications for the position.
The Community Services Department is currently seeking to hire three Treatment Plant Mechanics at the Truckee Meadows Water Reclamation Facility. Are you looking for a meaningful career that has a positive impact on the community ? If you answered yes, come join the City of Sparks! Aside from working for an organization that is dedicated to the community, you will also receive a generous and competitive salary, benefit package, tuition reimbursement, bilingual pay (when applicable) and retirement plan . People who come to Sparks stay in Sparks.
Application Tips:
Fill out and update your general online application before attaching it to any new job posting. HR reviews information listed on the application submitted to the specific job posting.
Contact information : use an email address you can easily access at any time.
The Qualifications section below is your guide to understand what the City is looking for on your application, use this to your advantage. It is up to the candidate seeking employment/promotion to include all relevant information for qualification purposes, on the application the candidate submits to be considered for the job.
Training & Experience Questions : In addition to submitting the application, you will need to answer the Training & Experience questions at the end of the application as this is your Civil Service Exam .
DO attach: licenses/transcripts/certificates that will demonstrate you meet the education or certification requirements (see qualifications section to determine what documents to attach) or preferred experience/education.
DO NOT attach resumes or cover letters. The City of Sparks does not review these items with the application.
Enable TEXT messaging in your application before you hit submit! This feature will allow the City to send you important reminders throughout the recruitment process.
If you have any questions, please email hrstaff@cityofsparks.us. The City of Sparks is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Civil Service Testing: The Civil Service Exam for this position will be a Training and Experience Questionnaire. All applicants interested in consideration must complete the Training and Experience questions attached at the end of this job posting. Training and Experience Questionnaires will be evaluated and given a score. The score received will be the candidate's final Civil Service Exam score. It is, therefore, in the candidates’ best interest to answer each question thoroughly.
TREATMENT PLANT MECHANIC I
Description
Under general supervision, perform complex and specialized mechanical diagnostic maintenance and repair work on a variety of stationary equipment found in a tertiary wastewater treatment plant.
Distinguishing Characteristics
This is the entry level class in this specialized equipment maintenance series.
TREATMENT PLANT MECHANIC II
Description
Perform complex and specialized mechanical diagnostic maintenance and repair work on a variety of stationary equipment found in a tertiary wastewater treatment plant.
Distinguishing Characteristics
This is the experienced level in the Treatment Plant Mechanic series, is expected to independently perform the full range of plant mechanical maintenance functions on a wide variety of specialized stationary equipment.
Qualifications
Applicants must possess the following minimum qualifications to continue in the recruitment process:
TREATMENT PLANT MECHANIC I
Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of experience as an industrial maintenance mechanic, with experience maintaining complex industrial mechanical equipment. Successful completion of an industrial maintenance related trade school curriculum or apprenticeship program may be substituted for the experience on a year for year basis.
Licenses and Certificates:
Must possess within thirty (30) days of hire and maintain throughout employment, the equivalent to a valid Nevada Class C driver's license.
Must possess within thirty (30) days of hire and maintain throughout employment, a forklift certificate.
Must possess within two (2) years of hire and maintain throughout employment, a Nevada Grade I Plant Maintenance Technologist Certificate.
TREATMENT PLANT MECHANIC II
Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or equivalent and four (4) years of experience as an industrial maintenance mechanic with experience maintaining complex industrial mechanical equipment, in which two (2) years of experience is at a level equivalent to the City’s class of Treatment Plant Mechanic I. Successful completion of an industrial maintenance related trade school curriculum or apprenticeship program may be substituted for the experience on a year for year basis.
Licenses and Certificates:
Must possess within thirty (30) days of hire and maintain throughout employment, the equivalent to a valid Nevada Class C driver's license. Must possess within thirty (30) days of hire and maintain throughout employment, a forklift certificate. Must possess within two (2) years of hire and maintain throughout employment, a Nevada Grade II Plant Maintenance Technologist Certificate.
Examples of Essential Duties
TREATMENT PLANT MECHANIC I
Diagnose, test, repair, modify, disassemble and rebuild, install and troubleshoot a wide variety of wastewater treatment plant equipment, including: Industrial engines, blowers, augers, pipes and centrifuges, grit removal equipment, gear drives, primary and secondary sedimentation basins, pumps and pump room equipment, screw conveyers, gates, valves, heat exchangers and boiler systems, rack assemblies, check valves, mixers, chlorination and de-chlorination equipment, sludge and scum pumping equipment, sludge dewatering equipment, bar screen equipment, hydraulic systems and other mechanical systems.
Install, overhaul, repair and maintain gear reductions, chemical feed equipment, fluid drives, pumps, valves and related plant equipment and drive lines. Fabricate and install new and modified equipment and systems.
Troubleshoot and diagnose operating problems and repair mechanical problems. Remove, overhaul, repair, replace and test assigned equipment. Perform preventive maintenance per an established scheduled and perform skilled mechanical work on stationary equipment found in a wastewater treatment plant.
Use and maintain a variety of hand, power and shop tools and test equipment related to the work skillfully and safely. Fabricate replacement parts and fittings as necessary.
Estimate parts, materials and equipment required for the work and any proposed work. Make requisitions and place orders for replacement parts as necessary. Recommend contract work as required.
Observe safe work methods and utilize safety equipment related to the work. Work in confined spaces and handle equipment in dangerous atmospheres.
Read, comprehend and interpret schematics, shop and operations manuals, other informational drawings and plans in performing work assignments. Enter data accurately into an automated computer maintenance management program.
Prepare and maintain logs, records and reports of work performed. Complete forms as necessary.
Respond to emergency situations as required. Provide technical assistance to other employees on difficult and complex problems. Direct the work of others on a project basis. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Understand and follow written and oral instructions.
Maintain knowledge of current technology in the stationary equipment and wastewater plant field. Recommend and implement equipment modifications as required.
Perform other duties which may be assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of repair and installation methods for pumps, pipes, and valves in an industrial environment
Knowledge of practices, techniques, materials, tools, and equipment used in a stationary plant and associated control systems diagnosis, repair, and modification of a variety of equipment
Knowledge of functions and capabilities of common machine tools and equipment
Knowledge of preventive maintenance practices and techniques
Knowledge of safety practices, equipment, and regulations of a major wastewater treatment facility
Knowledge of rigging principles and practices used in handling heavy objects
Knowledge of shop math
Knowledge of basic principles of electricity and electronics
Knowledge of and ability to use computer applications and software related to the work including but not limited to, Microsoft Office
Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with those contacted during work
Ability to train others in work procedures
Physical Demands:
Requires ability to work in an industrial setting and use standard office equipment. Requires sufficient vision, hearing and manual dexterity to perform assigned duties and strength and stamina to climb stairways and ladders, lift and carry equipment weighing up to fifty (50) lbs. regularly, and up to 75 lbs. occasionally. Ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time and to maneuver equipment and tools. Must be willing to work with exposure to chemicals used in the wastewater treatment process and wear and work in self-contained breathing apparatus and ability to work in confined spaces.
Supplemental Job Information
This is a Civil Service position and is Non-Exempt under FLSA guidelines
This position reports to a Crew Supervisor
Supervision exercised: None
Required to be called back, held over, work off-hours, nights, weekends and holiday shifts
Required to work during emergency circumstances or inclement weather conditions
May be required to pass a pre-placement drug screen and background investigation
TREATMENT PLANT MECHANIC II
Diagnose, test, repair, modify, disassemble and rebuild, install and troubleshoot a wide variety of wastewater treatment plant equipment, including: Industrial engines, blowers, augers, pipes and centrifuges, grit removal equipment, gear drives, primary and secondary sedimentation basins, pumps and pump room equipment, screw conveyers, gates, valves, heat exchangers and boiler systems, rack assemblies, check valves, mixers, chlorination and de-chlorination equipment, sludge and scum pumping equipment, sludge dewatering equipment, bar screen equipment, hydraulic systems and other mechanical systems. Install, overhaul, repair and maintain gear reductions, chemical feed equipment, fluid drives, pumps, valves and related plant equipment and drive lines. Fabricate and install new and modified equipment and systems. Independently install, maintain, adjust and repair wastewater control and pumping equipment. Troubleshoot and diagnose operating problems and repair mechanical problems. Remove, overhaul, repair, replace and test assigned equipment. Perform preventive maintenance per an established scheduled and perform skilled mechanical work on stationary equipment found in a wastewater treatment plant. Use and maintain a variety of hand, power and shop tools and test equipment related to the work skillfully and safely. Fabricate replacement parts and fittings as necessary. Estimate parts, materials and equipment required for the work and any proposed work. Make requisitions and place orders for replacement parts as necessary. Recommend contract work as required. Read, comprehend and interpret schematics, shop and operations manuals, other informational drawings and plans in performing work assignments. Enter data accurately into an automated computer maintenance management program. Prepare and maintain logs, records and reports of work performed. Complete forms as necessary. Respond to emergency situations as required. Provide technical assistance to other employees on difficult and complex problems. Direct the work of others on a project basis. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Understand and follow written and oral instructions. Maintain knowledge of current technology in the stationary equipment and wastewater plant field. Recommend and implement equipment modifications as required. Perform other duties which may be assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
Knowledge of repair and installation methods for pumps, pipes, and valves in an industrial environment
Knowledge of practices, techniques, materials, tools, and equipment used in a stationary plant and associated control systems diagnosis, repair, and modification of a variety of equipment
Knowledge of functions and capabilities of common machine tools and equipment
Knowledge of preventive maintenance practices and techniques
Knowledge of safety practices, equipment, and regulations of a major wastewater treatment facility
Knowledge of rigging principles and practices used in handling heavy objects
Knowledge of shop math
Knowledge of basic principles of electricity and electronics
Knowledge of and ability to use computer applications and software related to the work including but not limited to, Microsoft Office
Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with those contacted during work
Ability to train others in work procedures
Physical Demands : Requires ability to work in an industrial setting and use standard office equipment. Requires sufficient vision, hearing and manual dexterity to perform assigned duties and strength and stamina to climb stairways and ladders, lift and carry equipment weighing up to fifty (50) lbs. regularly, and up to 75 lbs. occasionally. Ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time and to maneuver equipment and tools. Must be willing to work with exposure to chemicals used in the wastewater treatment process and wear and work in self-contained breathing apparatus and ability to work in confined spaces.
Supplemental Job Information
This is a Civil Service position and is Non-Exempt under FLSA guidelines
This position reports to a Crew Supervisor
Supervision exercised: None
Required to be called back, held over, work off-hours, nights, weekends and holiday shifts
Required to work during emergency circumstances or inclement weather conditions
May be required to pass a pre-placement drug screen and background investigation
Application and Recruitment Information
Human Resources will require prior to the first examination for the position, necessary documentary evidence be submitted for fitness of any qualification. Any requirement not met for the advertised position prior to the first examination for that position, will be cause for Human Resources to decline to examine, certify or hire the applicant.
Recruitment Communication:
Human Resources will be contacting you at various stages of the recruitment process via email only, even if you have chosen U.S. mail for prior application processes or for applications with other agencies. Please make sure your email address is accurate.
Reasonable Accommodation :
Human Resources will make efforts to provide reasonable accommodations to disabled candidates in the selection process. If you have special needs, please notify the Human Resources office when you turn in your application or at least three (3) business days prior to the examination/interview by calling (775) 353-2345.
Disclaimer :
The City of Sparks hires and promotes candidates based on a competitive merit selection process, which may include any or all of the following: screening for minimum qualifications, written examinations, supplemental training and experience questionnaires, assessment centers, interviews (oral or written), physical tests or any combination which the Sparks Civil Service Commission may order. Scoring in the top five (5) for promotion or top ten (10) for entry level in any part of the selection process merely advances the applicant to a higher round of examination, which may consist of additional interviews and other evaluations. Scoring in the top five (5) or ten (10) gives no right to be selected for the position. The City of Sparks reserves the right to select applicants who demonstrate the best combination of qualifications for the position.