SENIOR MAINTENANCE REPAIRER / WATER REPAIRER 1

Definition

Under direction, performs a variety of the more complex maintenance and repair tasks involved in masonry, plastering, carpentry, painting, plumbing, steamfitting, sheet metal, electrical, glazing, mechanical, or other types of maintenance work and may take the lead in a small maintenance unit; does related work.

Under supervision, installs, maintains, and repairs mains, valves, pumps, hydrants, and other water service equipment; does other related duties as required.

Examples of work

• Erects simple forms, mixes cement and aggregates, pours, and does the finishing work involved in concrete structures.
• Patches and repairs brick and concrete structures.
• Repairs damaged plastered walls and ceilings.
• Installs and repairs locks and fixtures, spackles and paints interior and exterior metal, wood, and masonry surfaces.
• Repairs and constructs simple wooden structures
• Repairs plumbing stoppages and leaks in copper, iron, and other pipe.
• Replaces washers and gaskets, and makes general service repairs.
• Does general sheet metal work involved in repairing roofs, drainboards, and rainspouts.
• Replaces lightbulbs, fuses, wall plates, fixture cords, and switches.
• Replaces broken glass and reputties.
• Changes lubricants, refuels, and does light maintenance work on equipment and vehicles,.
• Cleans tools and equipment.
• May work from instructions or work orders.
• Inspects completed work and may take the lead over a small maintenance unit.
• Keeps essential records and files.
• 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.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs water mains, pipes, valves, pumps, hydrants and other equipment.
• Ensures that water taps are closed in work areas.
• Sets drilling machines and taps water mains to the size required by placing sleeves and setting valves.
• Disassembles fire hydrants, removes defective parts, installs new parts, and reassembles hydrants.
• Replaces water valves.
• Operates an air compressor and pneumatic drill.
• Digs trenches to remove defective pipes and install new pipes and mains.
• Yarns, pours, and caulks joints.
• Loads and unloads pipes and fittings.
• Obtains, safeguards, and uses needed equipment, tools, materials and supplies.
• Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office or related units.

Experience

One (1) year of experience in maintenance work involving a variety of tasks.

One (1) year of experience in the installation, repair, and maintenance of water mains, pipes, valves, hydrants, and other water service equipment and/or in the operation of water treatment plant apparatus and/or in varied plumbing work "OR" one (1) year of experience as a laborer in a public works department.

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.

Appointees may be required to possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and applicable endorsements for the class and type of vehicle being operated.

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 essential duties of the position.

Appointees may be required to possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and applicable endorsements for the class and type of vehicle being operated.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Knowledge of standard tools, materials, methods, and practices and of occupational hazards and safety precautions involved in performing general maintenance and repair work.
• Ability to understand, remember, and carry out oral and written directions.
• Ability to take precautions in performing the work.
• Ability to obtain, store, safeguard, distribute, and properly use equipment, materials, and supplies
• Ability to maintain essential records and files.
• 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.
• CODE: 11/18/1999
• <b>WATER REPAIRER 1</b>
• Knowledge of procedures used in making routine and complex repairs to water mains, pipes, and appurtenances.
• Knowledge of varied types of tools used in maintenance and repair of water installations.
• Ability to understand, recall, and carry out oral and written directions.
• Ability to learn quickly from oral and written explanations and from demonstrations.
• Ability to work with others.
• Ability to work for long periods in emergency situations and remain until all repairs have been made.
• Ability to operate an air compressor and skillfully use other specialized tools and equipment.
• Ability 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, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform 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 essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
• CODE: 10/05/2011
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Note

The 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.

The responsibility for ensuring that employees possess the required motor vehicle license, commensurate with the class and type of vehicles they operate, rests with the Appointing Authority.

The definition 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.

The responsibility for ensuring that employees possess the required motor vehicle license, commensurate with the class and type of vehicles they operate, rests with the Appointing Authority.