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Department : DPW- WPC Public Utilities

Summary of Position : Repairs sewage treatment, sludge processing, and disposal equipment in water pollution control facility and pump stations to control the flow and processing of sewage by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Receives written work orders or verbal instructions.
• Operate hand, power tools, and machinery in the fabrication, maintenance, repair and alteration of a wide variety of specialized wastewater plant collection, conveying and treatment equipment. Repairs and overhauls such machine1y and equipment as pumps blowers, compressors, mixers, bar screens, aerators, valves, sludge and scum collectors and all other related equipment.
• Must keep work area clean, maintain inventory of spare parts and tools.
• Perform all related duties to the maintenance of the facility including but not limited to: painting, cleaning, calibrating, preventative maintenance, record keeping, ordering, and purchasing supplies.
• Welding, cutting, changing oil, and lubricating of equipment.
• Experience at a POTW is strongly desired.
• Observe all safety procedures.
• Snow removal/snow plowing/snow shoveling is required anytime any day from at all WPC - FC Facilities and City streets.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervisory responsibility as assigned. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and inflammation; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectively and openness to other's views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supp01ts everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Promotes a harassment-free environment.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethics; Upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Supp01ts organization's goals and values.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.
• Safety and Security - Observe safety and security procedures; Determine appropriate action beyond guidelines; Report potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Innovation - Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas.

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Education and/or Experience
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Language Skills
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization.
• Mathematical Skills
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Reasoning Ability
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized sit1iations.
• Computer Skills
• Data entry
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
• Massachusetts Class D Driver's License

Other Qualifications

One to two years appropriate maintenance experience and experience using hand and power tools.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfuily perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

If this position aligns with your goals, experience, or skills, apply today using one of the following methods:

Apply online via our Employee Self Service page, select a position and click 'Apply Now' .

OR

Select 'Download Application' , fill it out and mail it or hand deliver it (along with your resume) to the City of Chicopee Human Resources Department, located at 274 Front Street, Chicopee, MA 01013.

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