$46,561 - $83,347/year depending on qualifications + Full-Time County Benefits.
The James City Service Authority seeks an individual to perform responsible work in the maintenance, repair and installation of mechanical and electrical systems used within the JCSA’s water and wastewater systems, which includes power distribution and generation systems, industrial class pumps and related electrical control systems.
There are four levels of Maintenance Specialist distinguished by the level of work performed and the qualifications of the employee.
Maintenance Specialist I $46,561 - $83,347 / year depending on qualifications
Maintenance Specialist II $49,796 - $89,141 / year depending on qualifications
Maintenance Specialist III $49,796 - $89,141 / year depending on qualifications
Maintenance Specialist IV $53,282 - $95,380 / year depending on qualifications
Flow into a new career with The James City Service Authority!
The James City Service Authority (JCSA) strives to be one of the market leaders in compensation offering competitive starting rates and predictable compensation pathways for its employees.
In addition to annual cost-of-living increases, our step pay plan provides regularly scheduled wage increases throughout the course of a career.* Candidates with minimum experience and qualifications may be hired into the first step of a pay grade. If hired at the entry level, the JCSA pay plan is structured to provide:
- 5.0% step increases annually for the first four years of service.
- 1.5% step increases annually, thereafter.
- Subject to Board approval, availability of funds, and other conditions.
Responsibilities:
- Performs maintenance, repair, and installation of electrical/mechanical equipment and systems in well and lift station facilities including motors, motor controllers, power distribution systems, SCADA/telemetry, generators, engines, pumps, and other associated mechanical systems.
- Serves as an assistant mechanic for JCSA generators, i.e., services, troubleshoots and repairs, which includes repairs to fuel injection systems and governors, oversees fuel system conditions and monitors organics and contaminants; troubleshoots and repairs electrical systems, instrumentation, and motor control circuits.
- Troubleshoots, repairs and overhauls industrial class pumps, motors and related mechanical systems, diagnoses problems to determine cause of mechanical equipment failure and then prioritize corrective maintenance actions.
- Performs various electrical construction projects to include installing various types of raceways and the installation of control panels and motor controllers.
- Performs engine control work and various types of automatic bus transfer switching systems.
- Performs repairs on low voltage direct current SCADA/telemetry interface; performs electronic repairs and adjustments to SCADA/telemetry circuit boards.
- Assists other Support Section personnel as needed including after hours on-call duties.
Requirements:
- Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma supplemented by vocational, trade school or related training in industrial electrical, mechanical, millwright, pipe fitting and welding work; some experience in related field.
- Must possess, or be able to obtain within 30 days of hire, a valid Virginia driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record based on James City County’s criteria.
- Knowledge of maintenance and repair of industrial class pumps, motors, and related mechanical systems found in water production and wastewater collection systems, to include pipe fitting, millwright and welding; knowledge of generator prime movers for servicing and repair preferred; knowledge of troubleshooting electrical circuitry, experience using various testing meters, calibrating instrumentation, variable frequency drive installation and programming and or programmable logic controllers is a bonus.
- Skill in use of computer software, especially Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to read and understand technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics; listen and understand directions, information and ideas presented verbally and in writing; handle a variety of customer service issues with tact and diplomacy; plan and organize daily work routine; establish priorities for the completion of work in accordance with sound time-management methodology.
Must have the ability and tolerance to function in an environment that requires the use of respiratory protection devices.
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Accepting applications until position is filled. Cover letters and resumes may also be attached, but a fully completed application is required for your application to be considered.
It is the policy of James City County to obtain the best-qualified applicants available for each vacancy, without regard to sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, political affiliation, age, disability, gender identity or other non-merit, or non-job-related factors. James City County will take measures to emphasize the recruitment of qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities and older persons. James City County will also take into consideration an individual’s status as a favorably discharged veteran of the armed forces of the United States provided that such veteran meets all of the knowledge, skills and eligibility requirements for the available position. James City County will make all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions, reassignments, training and other terms and conditions of employment without unlawful discrimination.
