Senior Pumps Maintenance Tech

Position Title:

Senior Pumps Maintenance Tech

Job Description:

Performs journey-level skills in the configuration, installation, maintenance, repair, and replacement of pumps used in Salt Lake City's water treatment plants and throughout the water distribution system. There are 26 wells in the system, and pumps number more than 250, varying widely in age and type, and ranging in size from one horsepower to 600 horsepower. The pumps are critical in maintaining system sustainability, water pressure and fireflows. They are also critical in preventing water loss and contamination to the water system. Reports to Field Supervisor. Lead person assignments are required of this position.

Position Salary Range:

• $24.11   -   $31.75

This position is eligible for full city benefits, including:

• Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city)
• Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Paid vacation and personal leave
• Six weeks of paid parental leave from day 1 of employment
• Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)
• A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually
• Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services

Key Responsibilities:

• Serves as a lead person of a two-person specialized crew. Plans and implements new installations of pumps and peripheral equipment, including piping, carpentry and cement work where accurate pump alignment is crucial to the safe, efficient, and continuous operation of the City’s booster pumps and wells. Prepares schematics, requests purchase of pumps and equipment, coordinates with Engineering Division, and schedules assistance from electricians and other workers.
• Determines the need, frequency and schedule of pump and peripheral equipment maintenance. Performs maintenance and other services, without suspension, according to plant operations, maintenance schedules, work orders, emergency needs, and availability of parts and supplies. May work alone or as part of a group. Reads and interprets blueprints and performance charts, gauges, control panels and graphs. Assists in the scheduling of all general maintenance related to aspects of system linked by pumps including regulators, valving, etc.
• Performs and instructs others on preventive maintenance, and specialized maintenance and repairs on all pumps within the distribution and treatment system. Consults with and coordinates with vendors concerning the purchase price and repair of pumps and parts. Reviews and approves estimates of work to be done by vendors. Serves as site inspector for contractors doing well pump installations. Assists electricians on general tasks. Performs machine shop, welding and general plumbing work, and maintenance and repair work on heating and air conditioning systems, boilers, sandblaster, air compressors and all overhead and jib cranes.
• Uses hand and power tools, oxy-acetylene torch and arc welder, lathes and drill press. Operates overhead crane, mobile cranes 2 ton to 22 ton and other lifting equipment. Periodically makes own tools.
• Assists with major projects and completes pre-assigned work orders with responsibility for accounting of time and materials. Prepares and keeps records on nature and type of repairs made on pumps, including pump nomenclature, vendors involved, costs, preventive maintenance completed, pumping levels, and time and service for pumps.
• May review engineering designs and specifications for new lift stations and assist in preparing specifications and reviewing bids for pumps maintenance materials. Periodically performs maintenance on pumps at lift stations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Four years post-high school technical training in pumps or millwright trade, plus four years' related experience. Technical training and experience may be substituted one for the other on a year-for-year basis. Possession of a journey-level license as a machinist, pumps mechanic or millwright from a recognized trade association or craft union may be substituted for the above requirement provided skill level can be certified to standards established by Salt Lake City. Copies of any license must be provided at the time of application).
• Ability to supervise as lead worker; read and interpret blueprints, circuit diagrams and various manuals and maintenance schedules; use hand and power tools for repair of machinery. Use of and ability to maintain laser alignment equipment. Ability to align pump, gear case and paddle wheels to within .003 of an inch.
• Basic background in mechanical engineering and drafting, hydraulics and pneumatics, chlorinator maintenance, packing schools, welding, laser alignment schools, gene