The Electrical Mechanic performs a variety of installation, maintenance, and repair work using a broad assortment of electrical/mechanical equipment.
Essential Functions* Inspects, tests, and repairs electric motors and other electrical and mechanical devices
•Installs motor controls, pump motors, street lights, heaters, exhaust fans, main feeders, conduits, breakers, switchgear
•Maintains high and low-pressure steam boilers
•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
•Replaces chains, bearings, sprockets, augers, shafts, grease lines and flights
•Lubricates and paints plant equipment; performs general plumbing and replaces malfunctioning pumps
•Repairs and maintains water softener systems, cranes, boiler feed pumps, centrifuges, air dryers, re-aeration tanks and pneumatic controls
•Repairs bar screens and conveyors and replaces couplings
•Assists Electrical/Mechanical Technician in the repair of transformers, high voltage power supplies, and other equipment;
•Drives a vehicle to conduct WSSC Water business
Other FunctionsPerforms other related duties as required
Work Environment And Physical Demands* Industrial water filtration plant
•Works indoors and outdoors
•Works in all weather conditions
•Climbs ladders and works in confined spaces
•Exposure to high voltage electrical shock
Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities* Considerable knowledge of the practices, tools, materials, equipment, methods and techniques of the electrical/mechanics trade
•Knowledge of the applicable occupational hazards and safety precautions
•Knowledge of electrical/mechanical theory
•Skill in the use of tools and equipment
•Ability to locate and correct defects in electrical and mechanical systems
•Ability to read blueprints and schematic drawings
•Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions
•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* High School diploma or equivalent
•Experience in electrical or mechanical maintenance work at the level of an electrical or mechanical helper
•Completion of technical courses in basic electricity, blueprints, or schematics