• Utilities Maintenance Specialist - Water

    St. Mary's County Metropolitan Commission (California, MD)


    Utilities Maintenance Specialist - Water

     

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    Utilities Maintenance Specialist - Water

     

    Salary

     

    $45,953.00 - $70,031.00 Annually

     

    Location

     

    Maryland, MD

     

    Job Type

     

    Full-Time

     

    Job Number

     

    106-1029

     

    Department

     

    Facilities and Operations

     

    Opening Date

     

    10/29/2025

     

    Closing Date

     

    Continuous

     

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    Description

    Assists Utilities Mechanic in performing preventive and corrective maintenance on all equipment and systems in water stations. Position reports to the Head Operator.

     

    Examples of Duties

     

    + Assists in troubleshooting and performing preventive and corrective maintenance on all equipment in water systems

    + Assists in disassembling, rebuild and reassemble motors, valves, pumps gearboxes, etc. to rehabilitate equipment. Check out and evaluate operation of equipment after rebuild is complete

    + Assists in performing minor electrical work in conjunction with mechanical repairs (e.g., connects/disconnects wires, investigate/correct minor pump control problems)

    + Responds to emergency and customer complaint calls

    + Requests the purchase of parts, equipment and services needed to perform repairs

    + Documents all preventive and corrective work performed

    + Performs minor welding and cutting work to complete repairs and fabricate parts for bracing/repairs

    + Performs station checks as needed

    + Collects and analyzes water samples as needed

    + Performs other duties as assigned

    Typical Qualifications

    + Ability to gain working knowledge of St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission policies and procedures

    + Ability to act as a representative of St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission to the public

    + Expert knowledge of relevant maintenance and repair practices and procedures as they relate to liquid and gas chlorination, pumps, and valves

    + Knowledge of safety regulations and established procedures for operating, repairing, removing and installing equipment/materials as well as for ensuring safety

    + Ability to effectively communicate with other staff members and the public

    + Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records

    + Ability to wear appropriate PPE for confined space entry

     

    Supplemental Information

     

    Required Qualifications (Note: Any acceptable combination of education, training and relevant experience that provides the above knowledge, abilities and skills may be substituted on a full-time year for year basis.):

    Training and/or Education:

    High school diploma or G.E.D. and two or more years of job-related experience

    Experience:

    Or equivalent technical training, education, and/or experience

    Licenses or Certificates:

    Must possess a valid Maryland driver’s license, Class C

     

    Must apply for a Temporary Water License within 30 days of hire

    Special Requirements:

    None

    Physical Demands:

    Work demands occasional strenuous effort. For example, handling moderately heavy tools, equipment, or materials of 30 to 60 pounds or more.

    Unusual Demands:

    Work environment involves high risks with exposure to potentially dangerous situations or unusual environmental stress which require a range of safety and other precautions, e.g., aggressive human behavior, extreme outdoor weather conditions, confined work space, or similar situations where conditions cannot be controlled.