Maintenance Specialist II

Duties

Plants/Sewer Lift assignment will perform preventive maintenance on all assigned equipment; perform reactive maintenance as required; pick up equipment parts from vendors; install, repair or replace functional parts and components; routinely inspect plant equipment and facilities; wash down and clean out basins as required; add grease and oil to pumps; replace air filters; operate radio; complete work orders and basic forms; perform and maintain housekeeping standards; understand basic electrical safety; operate forklift, weed-eater, and tractor/bush hog; repair fences and wooden structures; perform basic water analysis on an as needed basis.

May oversee the flushing and sampling of source water and potable water for compliance monitoring or customer complaints; performs field water analysis as needed, performs customer relations and notification site visits.

All Maintenance Specialist II's will be able to perform any task required of a Maintenance Specialist I employee and may be called upon to do so as required.

Maintains job safety standards (personal protection equipment, etc.); complies with City of Shreveport vehicle safety rules; trains new team members on safe work practices. Regularly attends required safety, job related and certification training classes as required. Subject to be on call 24/7.Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Minimum Qualifications

1). High School Diploma or GED.

2). Valid State Vehicle Operator's License with class applicable to assigned position.

3). Three years experience as a Maintenance Specialist I or related field.

Lucas Plant assignment - Hold or be able to obtain Class 2 Wastewater Treatment and Wastewater Collection Certificates issued by the State of Louisiana, Dept. of Health and Hospitals within 3 years.

Normal Promotion Path from this Class:

Maintenance Specialist III or any higher class for which eligible and qualified

Physical Requirements: Position may require moderate to extensive stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions, along with some combination of climbing and balancing; may be subject to sitting for prolonged periods of time at a keyboard or workstation. Position requires abilities to consistently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, 50 pounds frequently and 100 pounds occasionally.

Work Environment: Work is performed outdoors with exposure to noise, dirt, grease, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, fumes, animals, insects, chemicals, treated/untreated sewer, treated/untreated water, inclement weather, and machinery with moving parts requiring use of protective devices.

The City of Shreveport offers many benefits including vacation and sick leave, health, dental and vision insurance, 10 paid holidays per calendar year and long term disability.

01

Do you have a Highs School Diploma or GED?

• Yes

• No

02

Do you have a Valid State Vehicle Operator's License?

• Yes

• No

03

How many years of experience do you have as a Maintenance Specialist I or related field?

• No experience

• Less than three years experience

• At least three years but less than five years experience

• At least five years but less than seven years experience

• Seven or more years experience

04

Please list the name of the company where you obtained this experience and the duties that you performed? (if there is more than one company, please list each separately). Company: Duties: Years:

Required Question

Agency City of Shreveport

Address 505 Travis St, Suite 530

Shreveport, Louisiana, 71101

Phone (318) 673-5151

Website http://www.shreveportla.gov