Overview
The Town of Adams, Massachusetts is seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of Assistant Plant Mechanic at the Adams Wastewater Treatment Plant. This is a full time/ 40 hours per week position with a pay rate of $24.78 per hour and with benefits including paid time-off, state/federal holidays, pension, health, life, and dental insurance. A deferred compensation plan is also available.
Work is generally performed under shop and pump station conditions, with some exposure to hazardous chemicals, oils, solvents, explosive and toxic conditions, and electrical hazards. Some work is performed outside on various equipment with exposure to variable weather conditions.
Essential functions include assisting the mechanic in maintaining and repairing facility machinery, electrical works, pump stations, and other equipment as required. Frequent referral to machinery and equipment operation manuals and blueprints. Assists in the work of the Plant Mechanic to become knowledgeable in the maintenance and repair of all plant equipment.
Possession of a Massachusetts Class D Driver’s license is required. Massachusetts Certification as Grade IV Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator and a Hoisting Engineer’s License class 2-B is required or must be obtained within 18 months.
An employment application may be located on the Town’s website at www.town.adams.ma.us and must accompany a resume and cover letter. A full job description can also be located on the Town’s website. Applications must be submitted by Friday, July 26, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. Please submit to the Town Administrator’s Office via postal mail, in person at Adams Town Hall, 8 Park Street, 2nd Floor, Adams MA, 01220 or email to employment@town.adams.ma.us.
The Town of Adams is an EEO/AA employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.
General Duties
- Skilled technical work in maintenance and repair of the municipal plant and facility related to electrical, pump and engine repair, generators, etc.,
- All other related work as required.
Supervision
- Works under the direction of the Plant Mechanic, Chief Operator, Superintendent, or other supervisory personnel.
- Performs responsible duties as directed requiring the use of independent judgment in maintaining and/or operating equipment at the wastewater treatment plant and pumping stations.
Job Environment
- Work is generally performed under shop and pump station conditions, with some exposure to hazardous chemicals, oils, solvents, explosive and toxic conditions, and electrical hazards.
- Some work is performed outside on various equipment with exposure to variable weather conditions.
- Makes frequent contact with other municipal departments, plant personnel, vendors, and engineers.
- Communication is by telephone, in-person discussion and in writing.
- Errors could result in plant failure, lower standards of service, personal injury to self and/or others, danger to public health and safety, and monetary loss to the Town.
Essential Functions
- The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.
- The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
- Assists Plant Mechanic in maintaining and repairing facility machinery, electrical works, pump stations, and other equipment as required.
- Frequent referral to machinery and equipment operation manuals and blueprints.
- Assists in the work of the Plant Mechanic to become knowledgeable in the maintenance and repair of all plant equipment.
- May be required to work independently with minimal or general supervision.
- Evaluates and repairs plant equipment.
- Responsible for preventive and corrective maintenance of all plant equipment.
- Installs and removes large and delicate types of equipment.
- Ensures proper functioning of all electrical power generating sets and switch gear.
- Assists in the update of repair records; assists in stocking of materials and supplies.
- Operation of plant processing equipment.
- Assists in grounds keeping tasks such as grass mowing, trimming, snow plowing and snow shoveling at the wastewater treatment plant and pumping stations.
- Trimming of bushes, trees, branches, and brush.
- Assists in the calibration and programming of various sensors, probes, and other devices, both stationery and handheld.
- Active duty or stand-by duty required on weekends and holidays.
- Attendance at facility inspections is required.
- May occasionally be called upon to assist other divisions of the Department of Public Works on a rotating basis during an emergency.
