HR Recruiter
1-703-324-3368
hrrecruiter@fairfaxcounty.gov
Full Time
Posted 1 month ago
Accepting Applications
Burke, VA
Fairfax County Government
This job opportunity is being re-announced. Applicants who previously applied for this job do not need to re-apply; all applications will be considered.
Performs skilled, journeyman level mechanical work, plumbing work, fixtures and valves throughout the pumping stations and McMath Facility. Work shall include, wastewater sludge, hydraulic, air water and chemical lines, performs work on a variety of odor control systems including chemical and carbon to ensure continuous operation of the odor system, troubleshoots and determines equipment problem in order to repair, replace, rebuild or rehabilitate. Performs minor electrical work such as disconnection of wire leads from motors, and/or checking voltage with a voltmeter. Performs corrective and maintenance on pumps up to 600 HP, standby generator, to include starters, water pumps, pre-heaters, etc. Replaces bearings on motors up to 600 HP. Performs maintenance and repair on various types of specialized machinery located in waste pumping stations including pumps, electric motors, blowers, gasoline and diesel engines, generators, air compressors, sewage grinders, trash grinders and other screening and repairs to include the use of shop tools and equipment grinders, drill press, general power tools and hydraulic pulling equipment, acetylene and cutting torches, performs work using precision measurement tools such as micrometer, dial indicator and torque wrench.
Assists identifying of parts required from the equipment diagrams, repair parts lists, and secure repairs parts in order to make necessary repairs or replacement of machinery. Performs location and marking of force-mains. Performance of duties is carried out following all safety procedures at times, this work must be carried out under adverse weather conditions.
Safety Responsibility: Engages in safe working practices and complies with Wastewater safety programs and guidelines. Complies with the DPWES Safety Competencies.
Emergency Service Personnel Designation: Wastewater Management positions are responsible for providing uninterrupted sewer service to residents during extreme inclement weather or other emergencies. This position may be designated as emergency service personnel at any time by the DPWES Director or Division Director. As such, this position is subject to 24-hour on-call and may be required to report to work during extreme inclement weather or other emergencies, including after-hours and weekend work during emergency incidents to fulfill emergency service duties. You must make every reasonable effort to be accessible for communication. During unscheduled leave or administrative leave declarations by the County Executive, emergency service personnel are required to report for work.
Illustrative Duties
(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all- inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position description.)
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all -inclusive list.)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, training, and experience equivalent to the following: Graduation from high school, or a GED issued by a state department of education, or completion of a registered apprenticeship program and three years of experience in the maintenance and repair of pumps, motors and other wastewater equipment.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
A valid driver's license.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Appointees within this classification are subject to a criminal background check, driving record check and pre-employment physical to the satisfaction of the employer.
All newly hired employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (two weeks after the last required dose) as a condition of employment or obtain approval of a medical or religious exemption prior to their start date. Proof of an exemption or vaccination status will be required during the pre-employment onboarding process. New employees who obtain an exemption from the vaccine mandate for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs may be subject to a weekly testing requirement. Vaccinated employees and employees with a medical or religious exemption will complete the attestation online on their first day of employment or shortly thereafter.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Welding experience, experience in methods, tools and testing equipment used by mechanics in the repair or overhaul and preventive maintenance of automotive types of gasoline and diesel engine. Experience diagnosing and tracing hard to locate defects or problems and initiating corrective action. Ability to make independent judgments and decisions within the framework of oral and written instructions, procedures, and accepted trade practices.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Able to lift 50 pounds. Drive 1/2, 3/4- & 1-ton utility truck and operate hoisting equipment. Stooping and extended standing. Frequent exposure to loud noises and rare exposure to airborne substances, routine climbing. Ability to distinguish colors. Must enter confined spaces with weight restriction of 310 pounds. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include exercise.
Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY.
Full benefits and a flexible work/home life.
Fairfax County was home to many of America’s earliest statesmen, including George Washington of Mount Vernon and George Mason of Gunston Hall. It is one of the premier centers of technology in the United States. Located just west of the nation’s capital, Fairfax County is the most populous jurisdiction in the Commonwealth of Virginia. It has a large, diverse and dynamic economy, and is home for eight Fortune 500 companies, more than 400 international owned firms, and the largest concentration of technology jobs of any major U.S. market. Minority-, women-, and veteran-owned businesses make significant contributions to the economy and add diversity to the business community.
The County offers residents an excellent environment in which to raise and educate their children. The Fairfax County Public School System and area private schools offer parents numerous education options. Fairfax County is also a leader in higher education, where five major colleges and universities, including the main campus of George Mason University, are located. Northern Virginia Community College – the largest community college in the Commonwealth of Virginia – has two campuses in Fairfax County. The community has a wealth of cultural and recreational resources that provide abundant opportunities for children to learn and grow.
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