Maintenance Technician I (6KS.25)

at American States Utility Services, Inc. in Fort Riley, Kansas, United States

Job Description

Through its wholly owned subsidiaries, American States Utility Services, Inc. contracts with the federal government to provide water and wastewater services that include operating, maintaining, renewing, replacing, and constructing new systems on military installations throughout the United States. The installations where we presently operate are home to nearly 350,000 military and civilian personnel and families.
We proudly deliver these vital services to military installations in Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas (including southeastern New Mexico), Virginia, Florida, Kansas, and Massachusetts.
Serving those who serve.
United States Veterans, Reservists, National Guard Members, and Military Spouses encouraged to apply.
PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS:
* Observes all Federal, State and Company safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
* Operates hand and power tools in repairing and maintaining water and wastewater systems.
* Under close supervision, conducts preventive maintenance, tests, troubleshoots and performs repair and maintenance of all equipment at the water and wastewater facilities. Includes all treatment plants, SCADA/Telemetry sites, well houses, booster pump stations, water reservoirs/tanks and lift stations.
* Monitors pumps, controllers and related equipment to ensure they are in operable condition.
* Inspects and maintains all electrical and mechanical systems for water and wastewater equipment using Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS) work order system.
* Repairs equipment, including but not limited to HVAC units, air compressors, generators, small engines, air hammers, compaction equipment, light boards, centrifugal pumps, mud hogs, bypass pumps, dump trucks, backhoes, and trailers.
* Maintains and repairs backflow devices, altitude valves, pressure regulating valves, check valves, gate valves, hydrants, generators, pumps, air compressors and other apparatus and equipment, including and not limited to, programmable logic controls, grinders/comminutors, cathodic protection, hydrostatic pressure vessels, and air bubbler systems.
* Identifies and acknowledges alarms on water and wastewater systems using SCADA/Telemetry.
* Available for standby and call-out, shift, or overtime work, as required for system operations and repairs.
* Works with Superintendents or Maintenance Technician IV to prepare and maintain Operational Memos for all facilities. Reviews daily logs and related records for all facilities.
* Performs general housekeeping of buildings and grounds, maintenance at all water and wastewater facilities, including but not limited to painting, vegetation control, cleaning, and yard maintenance.
* Maintains designated shop areas. Cleans assigned truck, maintenance tools and repair equipment, as needed.
* Works as crew member in performing repairs on water and wastewater systems, as needed.
* Reports all sanitary sewer overflows to management/operator responsible in charge.
* Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED POSITION SKILLS:
* Principles, procedures, methods, equipment, materials, and tools used in the electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical repair of minor and major equipment systems, including engines, pumps, motors, generators, and pressure regulatory devices.
* Principles, practices, methods and techniques of various maintenance trades related to the maintenance and repair of various structures, machinery, and equipment in water and wastewater system.
* Basic principles and practices of water and wastewater system operations.
* Basic arithmetic related to mechanical, electrical, and electronic components.
* Safety equipment and practices related to assigned work, including the handling of hazardous chemicals.
* Occupational hazards and standard safety practices related to water/wastewater systems and pipeline construction.
* Safe driving rules and practices.
* Basic computer software, including Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word.
* Providing a high level of customer service in person or over the phone.
* Knowledge of basic principles and procedures of recordkeeping.
* Complies with all Federal, State and Company safety rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines relevant to assigned duties.
* Inspect, operate, diagnose problems, and perform preventive maintenance and repair work on electric motors, gas and diesel engines, pumps, compressors, control equipment, and power generation equipment.
*... For full info follow application link.

The Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. The Company prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, legally protected medical condition, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age over 40, military or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.