MAINTENANCE MECHANIC (WATER QUALITY)
SALARY
Pay grade 515
The minimum salary is $18.797 per hour.
This is a non-exemp position and is eligible for overtime pay.
FILING DEADLINE DATE
The deadline to apply is March 24, 2021.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The purpose of this classification is to maintain and repair equipment, facilities, and grounds at LFUCG’s wastewater treatment plants and pump stations.
classification works under close to general supervision according to set procedures, but determines how or when to complete tasks.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
High school diploma or GED; formal training or special courses that is equivalent to satisfactory completion of one (1) year of college education or specialized advanced training in industrial maintenance or related field; and, a minimum of two (2) years of experience in industrial or mechanical maintenance, or related area; or, an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Routinely performs inspections and preventative maintenance on equipment, facilities, and grounds at wastewater treatment plants and pump stations.
- Troubleshoots problems, diagnoses malfunctions, and performs corrective maintenance and repairs on equipment, facilities, and grounds.
- Maintains accurate records of inspections and work performed.
- Orders and maintains parts inventory.
- Communicates with internal and external parties as appropriate.
Additional Duties:
- Performs related work as assigned.
SPECIAL LICENSE/CERTIFICATION
Valid driver’s license.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Positions must be accessible for on-call duty and be able to work shifts, weekends, and holidays as assigned and during emergencies.
- Must be able to operate Urban County Government equipment and vehicles in a safe, prudent and responsible manner.
- All positions require drug testing before employment and may require a post-job offer physical as stated in Ordinances 21-14(b), 22-13 and 23-16.
- Pursuant to the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988 and to sections 21-52, 22-34 and 23-50 of the Code of Ordinances, all employees must remain drug and alcohol free when reporting to work, while at work and while engaged in any work related activities.
- Based on Federal Regulations 19-10 this position may be eligible for and offered the hepatitis vaccinations. In addition, employees will be required to sign a statement stating they have accepted or declined the hepatitis vaccination.
EXAMINATION
Training and experience evaluation from information provided on the application at filing deadline date.
HOW TO APPLY
Submit LFUCG electronic application through www.lexingtonky.gov/jobs and attach/upload applicable documents to verify your education, training, certification/license(s), or DD214 (for military preference with appropriate discharge) by filing deadline date.
RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE APPLICATION, but may be electronically attached/uploaded to the application.
Please note that the section titled "Application Questionnaire" has to be completed every time a new or revised application is submitted. Even if other information is pre-filled, the Questionnaire does not transfer.
***APPLICANTS WHO FAIL TO COMPLETE THE ELECTRONIC APPLICATION IN ITS ENTIRETY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FURTHER***
CLOSING STATEMENT
Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government offers an outstanding benefits package, i.e. voluntary benefits spending account program; three weeks vacation and three weeks sick leave per year. Direct Deposit is required of all employees.
Applicants must be able to perform all essential job functions, as identified in the job posting. All positions require drug testing before employment and may require a pre-employment physical.
All applicants on previous eligibility lists for this classification must reapply in order to compete for this and future vacancies which may occur while this eligibility list is in effect.
The LFUCG is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, and as such is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay and other aspects of employment.
CONTACT INFORMATION
For further information, call, e-mail, or visit:
Division of Human Resources
200 East Main Street
Lexington, KY 40507
Phone: (859) 258-3030
Web site: www.lexingtonky.gov/jobs
E-mail: jobs@lexingtonky.gov