Maintenance Specialist I/II/III/IV

Job Summary

Salary DOQ + Full-Time County Benefits.

The James City Service Authority seeks an individual to perform responsible work in the maintenance, repair and installation of mechanical and electrical systems used within the JCSA’s water and wastewater systems, which includes power distribution and generation systems, industrial class pumps and related electrical control systems.

There are four levels of Maintenance Specialist distinguished by the level of work performed and the qualifications of the employee.

Maintenance Specialist I: $44,016 / year or higher DOQ
Maintenance Specialist II: $47,075/ year or higher DOQ
Maintenance Specialist III: $49,429 / year or higher DOQ
Maintenance Specialist IV: $50,370 / year or higher DOQ

Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance, repair, and installation of electrical/mechanical equipment and systems in well and lift station facilities including motors, motor controllers, power distribution systems, SCADA/telemetry, generators, engines, pumps, and other associated mechanical systems.
• Serves as an assistant mechanic for JCSA generators, i.e., services, troubleshoots and repairs, which includes repairs to fuel injection systems and governors, oversees fuel system conditions and monitors organics and contaminants; troubleshoots and repairs electrical systems, instrumentation, and motor control circuits.
• Troubleshoots, repairs and overhauls industrial class pumps, motors and related mechanical systems, diagnoses problems to determine cause of mechanical equipment failure and then prioritize corrective maintenance actions.
• Performs various electrical construction projects to include installing various types of raceways and the installation of control panels and motor controllers.
• Performs engine control work and various types of automatic bus transfer switching systems.
• Performs repairs on low voltage direct current SCADA/telemetry interface; performs electronic repairs and adjustments to SCADA/telemetry circuit boards.
  Assists other Support Section personnel as needed including after hours on-call duties.

Qualifications:

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma supplemented by vocational, trade school or related training in industrial electrical, mechanical, millwright, pipe fitting and welding work; some experience in related field.
• Must possess, or be able to obtain within 30 days of hire, a valid Virginia driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record based on James City County’s criteria.
• Knowledge of maintenance and repair of industrial class pumps, motors, and related mechanical systems found in water production and wastewater collection systems, to include pipe fitting, millwright and welding; knowledge of generator prime movers for servicing and repair preferred; knowledge of troubleshooting electrical circuitry, experience using various testing meters, calibrating instrumentation, variable frequency drive installation and programming and or programmable logic controllers is a bonus.
• Skill in use of computer software, especially Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to read and understand technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics; listen and understand directions, information and ideas presented verbally and in writing; handle a variety of customer service issues with tact and diplomacy; plan and organize daily work routine; establish priorities for the completion of work in accordance with sound time-management methodology.
• Must have the ability and tolerance to function in an environment that requires the use of respiratory protection devices.

Click here ​for full job description. Accepting applications until position is filled. Cover letters and resumes may also be attached, but a fully completed application is required for your application to be considered.

James City County is committed to attracting a talented and diverse workforce. Every effort will be made to meet reasonable accommodations. To request assistance to complete the employment application, contact the HR Department at 757-253-6680 or HR.Recruit@jamescitycountyva.gov.