WATER TREATMENT PLANT REPAIRER
There is no civil service exam for Water Treatment Plant Repairer. As a non-competitive local-government title, it is filled on the strength of meeting the listed qualifications.
The one gate is 1 year of relevant experience.
How to apply
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No examThis title is not filled by examination
Non-competitive, unclassified, and Senior Executive Service titles are appointed directly by the hiring agency rather than through a civil service exam. Apply directly to the agency below.
Official job specification
The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator.
Definition
Under direction cleans, services, maintains, and repairs water treatment plant pumps, valves, and other equipment; does related work as required.
Examples of work
Adjusts, regulates, and makes major and minor repairs to alum and lime feeders, chemical feed machines and chlorinators, purification machines, water pumps, meter indicators, filters, flow meters, and other mechanical equipment comprising the deep well pumps and the water treatment plant. Makes routine and complex repairs to mechanical equipment including replacement of washers, gaskets, and packing. Repairs and replaces valves, fittings, and pipe sections. Makes general repairs to buildings including carpentry, replacement of broken windows, repair of concrete and other walks, and the painting of walls, window screens, and storm sashes. Obtains, stores, safeguards, and properly uses needed tools, equipment, materials, and supplies. Assists in the installation, repair, and rebuilding of hydraulic valves, cylinders, automatic pilot and control valves, and water and air regulators. Installs roller bearings in flocculator arms. Assists in the installation and maintenance of gear reduction drives. Operates a lathe, drill press, milling machine, shaper, grinder, or electric hammer and compressor. Does brazing, cutting, and arc welding. May be required to handle a variety of chemicals in the performance of various maintenance tasks. Keeps records of repairs made, time spent, and costs involved. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Experience
One (1) year of varied experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of varied types of piping systems, motors, pumps, valves, and metering devices.
License
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Knowledge of problems and procedures used in maintenance and repair of water treatment plant equipment, pumps, valves, and machinery. Knowledge of the skilled use and care of needed tools, materials, and supplies. Ability to operate, repair, and maintain water treatment plant mechanical equipment. Ability to diagnose motor troubles and overhaul motors. Ability to change oil and lubricate motors. Ability to rebuild motors and clean and wash equipment. Ability to work harmoniously with others. Ability to perform complex mechanical and manual operations. Ability to keep essential records. Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
Note
The definition and examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.