WSSC Water

Electrical Mechanic - Germantown

Germantown, MD

Full-time

$47,840-$81,120

About This Job

The Electrical Mechanic performs a variety of installation, maintenance, and repair work using a broad assortment of electrical/mechanical equipment within the Electrical Mechanical Section.

Essential Functions

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Inspects, tests, and repairs electric motors and other electrical and mechanical devices

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Installs motor controls, pump motors, street lights, heaters, exhaust fans, main feeders, conduits, breakers, switchgear

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Maintains high and low pressure steam boilers

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Maintains and repairs drive units, fuel pumps, air compressors, lump breakers, grinders, scum pumps, off-gas systems, fuel oil tanks, multi-hearth incinerators and pumps

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Replaces chains, bearings, sprockets, augers, shafts, grease lines and flights

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Lubricates and paints plant equipment; performs general plumbing and replaces malfunctioning pumps

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Repairs and maintains water softener systems, cranes, boiler feed pumps, centrifuges, air dryers, re-aeration tanks and pneumatic controls

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Repairs bar screens and conveyors and replaces couplings

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Assists Electrical/Mechanical Technician in the repair of transformers, high voltage power supplies, and other equipment

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Drives a vehicle to conduct WSSC Water business

Other Functions

Performs related duties as required

Work Environment And Physical Demands

industrial wastewater plant environment

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

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Considerable knowledge of the practices, tools, materials, equipment, methods and techniques of the electrical/mechanics trade

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Knowledge of the applicable occupational hazards and safety precautions

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Knowledge of electrical/mechanical theory

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Skill in the use of tools and equipment

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Ability to locate and correct defects in electrical and mechanical systems

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Ability to read blueprints and schematic drawings

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Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions

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Ability to work in inclement weather and fluctuating temperatures, climbing ladders, scaffolding, and descending underground, as well as exposure to the hazards of working in confined spaces with high-voltage electricity.

Minimum Education, Experience Requirements

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High School diploma or equivalent

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Experience in electrical or mechanical maintenance work at the level of an electrical or mechanic helper

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Completion of technical courses in basic electricity, blueprints and schematics