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    Master Mechanic II - Chicago, United States - Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago

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    Description

    General Statement

    Under direction, coordinates and directs the repair, maintenance and installation of mechanical equipment and the repair and alteration of structures at sewage treatment and disposal plants, pumping plants/stations and related facilities.

    Essential Job Functions

    Essential job functions are fundamental, core functions common to positions in a classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are designed to be descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents may complete one or all of the job duties listed or tasks of similar kind not specifically listed here.

  • Participates with plant engineering personnel in coordinating and directing installation, maintenance and repair work; performs on-site work direction and coordination of emergency repairs involving multiple trades disciplines.
  • Directs and coordinates the inspection of equipment, facilities, and structures and analyzes the operating condition of water reclamation plants, pumping stations and related facilities and equipment, determining and proposing maintenance and repair requirements; investigates equipment failures to determine causes and to take necessary corrective steps.
  • Oversees and coordinates the assignment of jobs to skilled trades foremen, leadmen or journeymen; establishes methods to be used and ensures adherence to established safety standards and rules.
  • Oversees and reviews all work in progress on a daily basis throughout the plant and affected areas.
  • Assists in the performance of all administrative functions of a Plant Maintenance Section, including: budget preparation; purchasing of materials, equipment, and services; personnel administration; and section office management.
  • Establishes methods for carrying out maintenance and repair work, and coordinates and directs the repair, maintenance and installation of mechanical equipment and the repair and alteration of structures.
  • Assigns, supervises and reviews work; ensures staff compliance with District policies and procedures including Personnel Rules and Administrative Procedures and the Collective Bargaining Agreements; completes performance reviews; addresses employee complaints and grievances; may recommend employment actions such as hiring, transfer, suspension, promotion or discharge.
  • Other Job Functions

  • Oversees purchase requisitions and/or contracts for tools, equipment, materials and labor required for jobs; coordinates plan specs for new equipment; follows up on delivery to job sites; inspects new tools, equipment and materials; arranges for inter-plant shipment of materials and supplies.
  • Directs the general supervision of shop, storage and garage facilities.
  • Directs the maintenance of records for all repairs, alterations and replacements of equipment, including all general and shop drawings for use in work at plant area.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Environmental Conditions

    May involve exposure to a variety of operating mechanical equipment, loud noise and/or noxious odors. May include working in all types of weather conditions throughout the plant facility and collection system.

    Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Extensive knowledge of the building, metal working, mechanical and allied trades.
  • Extensive knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of effective supervision.
  • Thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work.
  • Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of modern office management.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, plans and specifications.
  • Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
  • Ability to schedule and coordinate work at several different locations.
  • Ability to plan and supervise the work of Assistant Master Mechanics and a variety of skilled trades personnel.
  • Minimum Qualification Requirements

    Graduation from a standard senior high school or the equivalent and twelve years of experience in large scale industrial or plant maintenance work involving inspection and repair of plant structural, process and mechanical equipment, of which seven years must have been in a supervisory capacity and five years must have involved direct responsibility for coordinating the activities of multiple trade groups.

    Substitution

    Additional experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis. College or other post-high school study related to industrial or plant maintenance work may be substituted for the required non-supervisory experience on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of four years.

    Promotional Requirement

  • One year of service with the District as a Master Mechanic I or two years of service as an Assistant Master Mechanic.
  • Civil service status in one of the foregoing classes.

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