Wastewater Plant Seasonal Maintenance - City of Louisville

Broomfield CO

Description

The City of Louisville is seeking Seasonal Maintenance staff to maintain the grounds of the City wastewater treatment plant. Please apply through our website at: Under the general supervision of the Chief Plant Operator, the Seasonal Maintenance position performs mowing, trimming, pruning, ground and irrigation system maintenance, painting, washing down of clarifier weirs, and other duties as assigned. This position will utilize a variety of related maintenance equipment such as the weed trimmer, lawn tractor, skid steer, and miscellaneous hand tools. This seasonal position offers 40 hours per week with flexible start and stop dates typically starting in May/June and ending in the late fall. Examples of Duties: - Maintain wastewater treatment plant grounds by mowing, trimming, pruning, and more as needed. - Maintain ground and irrigation systems; seek help for any major repairs. - Collect, record, evaluate, and maintain plant data. - Read gauges and record information shown. - Maintain plant inventory of parts and supplies; order replacements as needed. - Inspect motors, bearings, and gear boxes for overheating, proper lubrication, and proper operation; use meter and gauge readings to determine performance of equipment. - Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance; determine root cause on corrective maintenance; consult drawings, operations manuals, or vendors to assist with troubleshooting problems. - Complete work orders with oversight from Chief Plant Operator. - Keep Chief Plant Operator informed of pertinent information regarding overall process. - Use proper PPE when necessary and maintain vigilant focus on safety hazards; alert Supervisor of safety concerns in a timely manner. - Conduct visual inspections of working apparatus and grounds; perform housekeeping duties such as sweeping and mopping floors, washing windows, painting, and light building maintenance. - Assist with administrative tasks as needed. Education, Training, and Experience: - All candidates must be at least 18 years of age. - Must possess a valid Colorado driver's license with an acceptable driving record. - Some mowing, landscaping and/or irrigation experience preferred. - Mechanical inclination and aptitude also preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: - Ability to learn to operate and maintain mechanical and electrical equipment. - Ability to understand written and oral instructions. - Ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships. - Ability to learn the operation of tools and equipment such as weed trimmer, lawn tractor, skid steer, and miscellaneous hand tools. - Ability to stand, walk, sit, and/or climb for extended periods. - Skill in reading and interpreting the data on meters, gauges, etc. - Skill in the use of a personal computer. - Ability to work in isolation with minimal supervision and achieve desired results. - Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, citizens, and contractors. Resumes and applications will not be accepted over email.