Electric Track Switch Maintainer Job Description Sample

Purpose of Classification

The purpose of this classification is to provide mechanical and operational support to plant personnel and/or managers in the operation of water treatment plants. Incumbents may be assigned to either the lime softening or membrane plant.

Essential Functions

The following duties and functions, as outlined herein, are intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within this classification. They are not listed in any order of importance.

The omission of specific statements of the duties or functions does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Assists plant operators in controlling all water treatment plant processes and equipment per established procedures to purify/clarify water for human consumption and industrial/commercial use and to ensure a continuous, adequate supply of potable drinking water meeting federal/state regulations.

Assists in the operation and monitoring of all plant processes including chemical delivery systems for chlorine, sulfuric acid, caustic soda, lime slurry, polymer, polyphosphate, fluoride; deep well injection systems, reverse osmosis nanofiltration systems, degassifiers, filters softening basins. Obtains and records field and computer readings of flow, tank and/or silo levels and volumes by visual inspections or level indicators; ensures delivery of various chemicals to their appropriate tanks. Assists with laboratory tests and/or analyses for chlorine residual, ammonia residual, pH, conductivity, and hardness.

Operates/maintains vacuum filter machine to remove sludge from thickener machine by lowering rake to push sludge into vacuum filter machine and into dump truck for dumping; adjusts vacuum filter water valves and belt; washes vacuum filter holding tank, sludge containment area, floors, and walkways; washes/scrapes vacuum filter drop chute.

Performs general maintenance tasks necessary to keep buildings, vehicles, equipment, and tools in operable condition, which may include inspecting equipment, checking/replacing fluids, greasing equipment, replacing parts, washing/cleaning equipment, cleaning work areas, painting of building surfaces, pipes and equipment, maintaining grounds including removing trash and emptying trash cans, replacing light bulbs, refilling paper supplies, reporting faulty equipment or problem situations.

Performs various skilled and manual tasks in support of plant operations, which may include cleaning tanks, inspecting/draining containment areas, hosing clearwell decks, checking/cleaning service pump room, exercising concentrator doors and verifying blowdown flow, exercising generators by resetting timers and checking breakers, exercising/cleaning eyewash and showers, de-scaling treatment basins, acidizing filters, wiping down equipment and control panels, replacing filter console lights, loading/unloading materials, lifting/moving heavy materials, painting building, piping and/or equipment surfaces, and opening and closing compound gates.

Utilizes a variety of mechanic tools which may include carpentry tools, shovel, pick axe, testing materials, diagnostic tools and radio communications equipment. Conducts periodic inventory counts of equipment, tools, chemicals, and supplies.

Follows safety procedures while performing job functions, especially with the handling of caustics and acids; utilizes safety equipment when/where required, monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals. Assists with maintaining and updating the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) log book.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

Assists in other maintenance or operational duties as needed; conducts various errands as required.

Provides assistance or coverage to other employees as needed and performs other related duties as required.

COMMUNICATION COMPETENCIES

Effectively communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, contractors, engineers, utility companies, vendors, outside agencies, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.

Accurately and expeditiously receives and delivers messages and information to the appropriate individuals.

Ability to prepare accurate and thorough written records and reports.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervisory direction.

Ability to understand and quickly and accurately follow brief oral and written instructions on moderately complex matters.

Ability to establish and maintain harmonious relationships with Supervisor, customers, other employees, other departments, other governmental and regulatory agencies, and the general public as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

Knowledge of and the ability to perform arithmetic computations involving whole numbers, fractions and decimals, including determination of linear, square and cubic measurements.

Skill in operating an assigned vehicle.

Ability to appropriately apply basic chemistry, microbiology, mathematics and technology concepts as related to the process.

Ability to properly maintain tools and equipment.

Ability to properly operate, maintain, install, repair and troubleshoot process equipment.

Demonstrated ability to acquire new knowledge of the operation of equipment, and the materials, supplies and tools used in performance of the maintenance function.

Ability to analyze and resolve process control problems and equipment malfunctions, or otherwise identify and recommend solutions to routine or recurring problems.

Demonstrated ability to read, comprehend and correctly apply written instructions, operation and maintenance manuals, plans, and other job-related materials.

Demonstrated ability to operate computers and utilize computer programs related to the operations and maintenance functions, including maintaining equipment operating and maintenance records and reports.

Demonstrated ability to acquire new skills and knowledge to successfully complete required on-the-job training.

Ability to comply with company procedures, policies, labor contracts, safety rules and regulations, and employ safe work practices.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or valid equivalent; supplemented by five (5) months previous experience and/or training involving equipment maintenance, equipment operation, or water treatment plant operations.

Individuals selected for this position will be required to successfully complete a training program within two (2) years in the position. The training program will cover all facets of the job, including plant operations and maintenance. Successful completion of the training program will be based on meeting the criteria outlined in the Career Path Advancement Requirements section (below). Failure to successfully complete the requirements of the program may result in termination from the training program and separation of employment.

Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Class E driver's license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Passing score on the written exam for the State of Florida Class C Drinking Water License or successful completion of required training course for the State of Florida Class C Water License.

Possession and maintenance of a valid Florida Commercial Driver's License (CDL) including appropriate endorsement(s).

Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS / ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

Physical Ability: Tasks require the regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (50 pounds).

Sensory Requirements:
Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, odors, wetness, humidity, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, toxic agents, disease, or pathogenic substances.

The City of Boynton Beach, Florida, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.

C. 12101 et. seq.), the City of Boynton Beach will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat of significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. Requirements are representative of the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and ability.

CAREER PATH ADVANCEMENT REQUIREMENTS

The follow requirements must be met to advance to Utilities Water Treatment Plant Operator I:

• Must have a minimum of one (1) year of work experience within the assigned water treatment plant.

• Must successfully complete the requirements of a training program within two (2) years by doing the following:

• Must meet 100% of the Operator Maintainer Trainee KSAs.

• Must meet the established performance criteria for Process Technician, Operator, and maintenance functions.

• Must obtain the State of Florida Class C Drinking Water License.

Meeting the above career path advancement requirements must be verified and documented by the assigned supervisor.

Experience and/or training received from an outside entity will be evaluated on a case by case basis for credit towards the above minimum work experience.

Requisition ID # 17637

Job Category : Maintenance / Construction / Operations

Job Level : Supervisor

Business Unit: Electric Operations

Job Location : Cupertino

Company

Based in San Francisco, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, a subsidiary of PG&E Corporation (NYSE:PCG), is one of the largest combined natural gas and electric utilities in the United States. And we deliver some of the nation's cleanest energy to our customers in Northern and Central California. For PG&E, Together, Building a Better California is not just a slogan. It's the very core of our mission and the scale by which we measure our success. We know that the nearly 16 million people who do business with our company count on our more than 24,000 employees for far more than the delivery of utility services. They, along with every citizen of the state we call home, also expect PG&E to help improve their quality of life, the economic vitality of their communities, and the prospect for a better future fueled by clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy.

Pacific Gas and Electric Company is an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer that actively pursues and hires a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability status, medical condition, protected veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other factor that is not related to the job.

Department Overview

The men and women of Electric Operation's Project and Contract Management (P&CM) ensure the delivery of safe and reliable electric service to our customers. P&CM is responsible for every aspect of PG&E's electric distribution contract operations, including planning, engineering, maintenance and construction, asset management, business planning, restoration and emergency response.

Position Summary

Supervise a team of operational inspectors whose responsibilities are primarily include assurance of contractor adherence to required safety plans, construction standards, GO 95 and 128 rules, obtain clearances and run switch logs by communicating with the local distribution control center, communicate customer outages with the local outage coordinator and report any incidents that may arise to the established entity. Supervisor shall also provide a Supervisor Risk Assessment for jobs requiring a Project Specific Safety Plan or (PSSP) and will be required to review and ultimately approve contractors submitted PSSP.

Responsibilities may include providing support on weekends, after regular business hours and on holidays. Travel is expected between 30 - 50% within the assigned territory.

Job Responsibilities

• Builds constructive and effective relationships using diplomacy and treats others equitably.

• Completes and maintains all work documentation and/or reporting.

• Develops and maintains regional contacts and Interacts with local contract, division and M&C personnel.

• Develops, reviews and/or executes action plans to address deficiencies in process or employee skill/knowledge and track the progress of those plans.

• Effectively uses resources by monitoring crew and inspector productivity.

• Efficiently and accurately performs monitoring and analysis functions for ongoing projects and work efforts.

• Ensures inspection work is completed on time and within schedule and quality expectations, while monitoring compliance to construction standards and specifications for contract work.

• Ensures that customers' needs and expectations are met. Provides clear, professional, proactive communication with customers in a variety of field situations during the project, while ensuring regulatory compliance and safety.

• Facilitates or leads weekly team meetings/tailboards. Conducts training as needed.

• Identifies and pursues productivity improvements and implements work practices to reduce operating costs while meeting corporate and regulatory compliance.

• Identifies and reacts to complex field decisions, using technical knowledge and experience to move forward quickly, considering cost, risk, safety, quality and customer impact. May make certain changes to the work plan as deemed necessary for the situation. Coordinates with construction management to update the work plan accordingly.

• Proactively prepares for emergency situations; supports company efforts during emergency situations; communicates deficiencies in emergency response/preparedness; resolves issues quickly and efficiently using the correct resources.

• Provides current, direct, complete and "actionable" positive and corrective feedback to others.

• Regularly visits work sites to monitor progress and employee performance.

• Reviews current work practices for operational efficiencies and deficiencies and provides feedback, follows up, and recommends improvement to appropriate parties.

• Supervises staff, including bargaining unit employees (IBEW), to accomplish results through recruitment and selection, training and development, performance management, and rewards and recognition.

Qualifications

Minimum:

• High School or GED-General Educational Development-GED Diploma

• Experience in engineering, job-related, 5 years

• CA Class C License, or equivalent

Desired:

• Associates Degree in Engineering or job-related discipline or equivalent experience

• Experience as Lineman, journey-level

• Utility industry experience, electric

Who We Are:

Ball Corporation supplies innovative, sustainable packaging solutions for beverage, personal care and household products customers, as well as aerospace and other technologies and services primarily for the U.S. government. Ball Corporation and its subsidiaries employ more than 17,500 people worldwide and reported 2018 net sales of $11.6 billion. Ball is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Ball Corporation is committed to recruiting, training, compensating and promoting regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or veteran status.

For more information, visit www.ball.com, or connect with us on Facebook or Twitter.

Job Duties:

• Complies with established job safety practices, policies and procedures as specified in plant and corporate directives for the safe performance of the work assignment.

• Supports and follows the guidelines of the food safety system.

• Performs duties as required to insure compliance with the plant's quality standards.

• Performs various manual or mechanical production functions by operating, adjusting, and repairing the production equipment to meet customer specifications.

• Disassembles, overhauls, and rebuilds production equipment.

• Performs troubleshooting on production equipment as required.

• Performs preventative maintenance on production equipment as required.

• Performs on-the-job training and development of assigned personnel.

• Conducts inspection of in-process materials and in-process and finished product.

• Responsible for replenishing supplies, materials, parts, and tooling required for assigned area.

• Relieves production technicians for breaks.

• Performs record keeping duties as required under the direction of management.

• Accesses, inputs, and retrieves information from the computer.

• Communicates pertinent information to next shift.

• Supplies and maintains required hand tools.

• Performs cleanup, painting, and housekeeping duties.

• Rotates through all workstations as needed.

• Reviews SOPs and control plans relevant to their area on a regular basis.

• May be required to work in other areas of production.

• May be required to go to customer(s) to troubleshoot equipment and/or finished cans.

• Initiates, reviews, and follows all standard operating procedures (SOPs) for area of responsibility.

• Required to work assigned schedule or 12-hour shifts, rotating days and nights, Monday through Sunday, working hours may vary as specified by management. Incumbent must be able to work overtime on a regular basis and/or be on call as directed by management.

Position Requirements:

• Broad training in a related field usually acquired through high school education or equivalent.

• Job-related experience for 2 years minimum.

• Working knowledge of the following areas: nomenclature of all assigned equipment and products, and plant quality standards.

• Performs such individual assignments as management may direct.

• Ability to identify product defects

• Ability to effectively train personnel.

• Ability to use hand and power tools.

• Ability to operate and functionally use a computer.

• Ability to operate forklift or aerolift, if required.

• Ability to use precision measuring instruments.

• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.

Relocation:

Relocation for this position is NOT Available

Ball Corporation offers comprehensive benefits packages, including paid holidays/vacation, affordable medical, dental, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, ESPP, and retirement plans.

EEO Statement:

Equal Opportunity Employer

Minority, Female, Disabled, Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Transgender and Veterans.

Job ID: 549

Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Perform advanced, quality railroad signal maintenance work in accordance with accepted professional practices, including the general code of operating rules, to ensure optimum performance of railroad signal systems and public and personal safety.

• Respond to trouble calls reported on railroad crossing failures.

• Evaluate patterns of railroad signal system failures and site engineering activities. Make appropriate corrections and/or recommend appropriate system improvements in a manner that optimizes available resources.

• Comply with company policy and Federal and State rules and regulations governing work activities including those issued by Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

• Complete required documentation including work reports and hours of service logs in an accurate and timely manner.

• Maintain awareness of customers' requirements. Notify Signal Supervisor, Lead Maintainer or Manager of present and future concerns of our customers.

• Work together to promote teamwork with fellow Signal Maintainers, construction crews and coworkers by communicating mutual concerns and providing appropriate relief.

• Perform other related duties and overtime as required.

General/Other Responsibilities and Duties

• Encourage and perpetuate a culture of TEAMWORK, safety and respect for every employee.

• Apply and adhere to the Quality Systems and Processes that allow the delivery of quality products and services to both internal and external customers.

• Develop and maintain professional development activities to continually improve technical, supervisory and human relations skills.

High School Diploma or GED.

• Preferred: Successful completion of Classroom Signal Training which was sponsored by a qualified organization.

• Preferred: Associate Degree in Electronics or equivalent technical background gained through military or on-the-job training.

• Preferred: Previous maintenance experience.

• 3 years' railroad maintenance and signal crew experience on a construction crew of which at least six months must be in relief maintenance activities.

• Previous experience repairing and troubleshooting switch machines, electric lock mechanisms, ATS inductors, coded track circuits, event recorders, testing relays, interlocking plants, ABS and CTC signal systems.

• Possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record

• Pass pre-employment drug screen and ongoing drug and alcohol screening as required by federal regulatory agencies

• Must have working knowledge of motion sensors and predictors.

• AFTAC and AFO, DC and AC/DC type warning devices and circuits.

• Must have pole climbing experience.

• Knowledge and skills that represent a high degree of proficiency in the signaling craft.

• Working knowledge of public and personal safety.

• Have self-motivation, organization, trouble-shooting and planning skills

• Show initiative and able to work effectively with little direction

• Positively adapt to changes in responsibilities when changes occur

• Work effectively with little direction

• Work effectively with others including general public, customers, safety officials and coworkers.

• Ability to perform under stress when confronted with critical, emergency, unusual or dangerous situations or situations in which sustained attention is a make or break aspect of the job.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Work 8 hour shift during normal business hours and be available on nights and weekends to answer trouble calls and respond to trouble calls to assigned territory within two hours

• Outside environmental conditions such as extreme heat or cold.

• Hazards include a variety of physical conditions such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, natural/methane gas, working on scaffolding or high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.

• Bend body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.

• Stand for sustained periods of time.

• Use upper extremities to press against something with force or pull.

• Express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word. Convey detailed or important spoken instructions or explanations to other workers or customers accurately, loudly or quickly.

• Distinguish colors; perceive depths and read blueprints and other written documents.

• Receive detailed information through oral communication and make fine discriminations in sound.

• Perform heavy lifting-over 100 Ib. /over 50 lb. frequently/over 20 lb. constantly.

This job description is not intended to represent a complete, comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position. There may be unplanned activities and other duties as assigned.

Railworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Females/ Veterans/Disabled)

Job ID: 550

Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Perform advanced, quality railroad signal maintenance work in accordance with accepted professional practices, including the general code of operating rules, to ensure optimum performance of railroad signal systems and public and personal safety.

• Respond to trouble calls reported on railroad crossing failures.

• Evaluate patterns of railroad signal system failures and site engineering activities. Make appropriate corrections and/or recommend appropriate system improvements in a manner that optimizes available resources.

• Comply with company policy and Federal and State rules and regulations governing work activities including those issued by Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

• Complete required documentation including work reports and hours of service logs in an accurate and timely manner.

• Maintain awareness of customers' requirements. Notify Signal Supervisor, Lead Maintainer or Manager of present and future concerns of our customers.

• Work together to promote teamwork with fellow Signal Maintainers, construction crews and coworkers by communicating mutual concerns and providing appropriate relief.

• Perform other related duties and overtime as required.

General/Other Responsibilities and Duties

• Encourage and perpetuate a culture of TEAMWORK, safety and respect for every employee.

• Apply and adhere to the Quality Systems and Processes that allow the delivery of quality products and services to both internal and external customers.

• Develop and maintain professional development activities to continually improve technical, supervisory and human relations skills.

High School Diploma or GED.

• Preferred: Successful completion of Classroom Signal Training which was sponsored by a qualified organization.

• Preferred: Associate Degree in Electronics or equivalent technical background gained through military or on-the-job training.

• Preferred: Previous maintenance experience.

• 3 years' railroad maintenance and signal crew experience on a construction crew of which at least six months must be in relief maintenance activities.

• Previous experience repairing and troubleshooting switch machines, electric lock mechanisms, ATS inductors, coded track circuits, event recorders, testing relays, interlocking plants, ABS and CTC signal systems.

• Possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record

• Pass pre-employment drug screen and ongoing drug and alcohol screening as required by federal regulatory agencies

• Must have working knowledge of motion sensors and predictors.

• AFTAC and AFO, DC and AC/DC type warning devices and circuits.

• Must have pole climbing experience.

• Knowledge and skills that represent a high degree of proficiency in the signaling craft.

• Working knowledge of public and personal safety.

• Have self-motivation, organization, trouble-shooting and planning skills

• Show initiative and able to work effectively with little direction

• Positively adapt to changes in responsibilities when changes occur

• Work effectively with little direction

• Work effectively with others including general public, customers, safety officials and coworkers.

• Ability to perform under stress when confronted with critical, emergency, unusual or dangerous situations or situations in which sustained attention is a make or break aspect of the job.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Work 8 hour shift during normal business hours and be available on nights and weekends to answer trouble calls and respond to trouble calls to assigned territory within two hours

• Outside environmental conditions such as extreme heat or cold.

• Hazards include a variety of physical conditions such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, natural/methane gas, working on scaffolding or high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.

• Bend body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.

• Stand for sustained periods of time.

• Use upper extremities to press against something with force or pull.

• Express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word. Convey detailed or important spoken instructions or explanations to other workers or customers accurately, loudly or quickly.

• Distinguish colors; perceive depths and read blueprints and other written documents.

• Receive detailed information through oral communication and make fine discriminations in sound.

• Perform heavy lifting-over 100 Ib. /over 50 lb. frequently/over 20 lb. constantly.

This job description is not intended to represent a complete, comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position. There may be unplanned activities and other duties as assigned.

Railworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Females/ Veterans/Disabled)

Job Description:

FULL-TIME MAINTAINER II: - Building and Grounds; 40 hours per week, 7:00AM - 3:30PM (Monday - Friday); AFSCME Unit Position

Anticipated Start Date: August 2019

RESPONSIBILITIES: The basic purpose of this work is to perform various manual tasks required for the routine maintenance of the buildings and grounds of an educational campus.

• Performs routine manual tasks involved in the maintenance, repair or beautification of campus grounds or roads, such as cutting grass, weeds or brush; cleaning culverts, gutters, catch-basins, drains or ditches; loading and unloading vehicles; moving and setting up furniture; spreading sand, gravel, loam or asphalt; digging ditches or post-holes; setting or pulling posts; repairing guardrails or fences; patching concrete or asphalt surfaces; maintaining, erecting or repairing signs; cleaning or marking roadways for parking lots; erecting or dismantling snow fences; painting fences, posts, guardrails or building exteriors.

• Performs routine laboring tasks to assist skilled tradespeople engaged in maintenance, repair or construction work using hand and electrical tools appropriate to craft, such as assisting with the dismantling, fabrication, alteration and construction of building structures and building systems.

• Sweeps sidewalks, rakes and collects leaves, collects and hauls debris or rubbish, shovels snow, sands roadways or walkways; performs other manual tasks involved with snow removal, control and disposal.

• Makes general repairs of a simple nature, including minor repairs to groundskeeping equipment.

• Operates wheel tractors, electric trimmers, buffers or other similar mechanical or power-driven equipment; drives a truck.

• The Classification Specification is available at: http://www.mass.edu/shared/documents/classificationspecs/specspers/Maintainer Series.doc

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Applicants must have at least (A) one year of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience in building custodial or institution housekeeping work; or in landscaping, groundskeeping, park maintenance or tree maintenance work.

• Ability to understand and apply the laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, specifications, standards and guidelines governing assigned unit activities.

• Knowledge of the methods followed in building custodial, maintenance, groundskeeping and storekeeping work.

• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures followed in building maintenance, custodial, groundskeeping and storekeeping work.

• Skill in the use of small hand tools used in building maintenance, such as pliers, hammers, wrenches, etc.

Additional Information:

SALARY: $1,425.94 - $1,915.78 biweekly ($37,074.44 - $49,810.28 annually). An appointment from outside the bargaining unit (AFSCME) must start at Step I of the range.

DEADLINE: July 16, 2019 POST#: 186921

Northern Essex Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, maternity leave, military service and national origin and any other protected class in its education programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the American with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statues and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act and related statutes and regulations, Affirmative Action, non-discrimination policies, and Title IX compliance/sexual harassment: Assistant Director of Human Resources, Liz Trelegan, B-219, 978-556-3928/ etrelegan@necc.mass.edu. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action Officer/Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.

Prospective employees are encouraged to review the College's Annual Security Report (ASR), in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, which can be found on the disclosure page of the College's website at: http://www.necc.mass.edu/clery

Job Description:

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Under the direction of the Facilities Supervisor, this position is responsible for performing janitorial, custodial, housekeeping, grounds keeping or routine maintenance for the buildings and grounds.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs routine manual tasks involved in the maintenance, repair or beautification of campus grounds or roads, such as cutting grass, weeds or brush; cleaning culverts, gutters, catch-basins, drains or ditches; loading and unloading vehicles; moving and setting up furniture; spreading sand, gravel, loam or asphalt; digging ditches or post-holes; setting or pulling posts; repairing guardrails or fences; patching concrete or asphalt surfaces; maintaining, erecting or repairing signs; cleaning or marking roadways for parking lots; erecting or dismantling snow fences; painting fences, posts, guardrails or building exteriors.

• Performs routine laboring tasks to assist skilled tradespeople engaged in maintenance, repair or construction work using hand and electrical tools appropriate to craft.

• Plants, seeds, transplants, removes, prunes, trims, waters, sprays or fertilizes trees, shrubbery, grass, plants or flowers; participates in the propagation, growth and care of flowers, plant and shrubs; assists in planning and executing horticultural designs for grounds beautification.

• Sweeps sidewalks, rakes and collects leaves, collects and hauls debris or rubbish, shovels snow, sands roadways or walkways; performs other manual tasks involved with snow removal, control and disposal. i.e. salting, manually shoveling snow, using snow blowers etc.

• Cleans campus property such as offices, classrooms, corridors, walls, floors, windows, furniture, woodwork, toilets, lavatories or fixtures by washing, waxing, buffing, sweeping, polishing, dusting, or vacuum cleaning; and empties and cleans waste barrels, garbage cans and other waste receptacles.

• Cleans, washes, refuels, oils or greases trucks or automobiles; performs other manual labor tasks in connection with the maintenance and operation of a garage or equipment depot.

• Performs manual labor in a stockroom, storeroom or warehouse, such as loading or unloading freight, materials or equipment; receiving, unpacking and storing goods, materials and equipment

• Operates wheel tractors, electric trimmers, buffers or other similar mechanical or power-driven equipment; drives a truck.

Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Three (3) years custodial experience preferred

• Ability to work with minimal supervision and to follow oral and written directions

• Ability to lift medium to heavy objects

• Must be able to stand or walk for prolonged periods of time

• Must have the ability to climb and work on ladders and scaffolds

• Must have the physical stamina and endurance

• Must have manual dexterity and mechanical aptitude.

• Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions

• Must be able to work in a diverse college setting

• Required to be a member of the campus snow removal team

• Experience in a college setting preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Maintainers stand and walk for prolonged periods of time; lift and carry heavy objects; work outdoors in all types of weather; work varied shifts, weekends, holidays or nights; are exposed to the hazard of wet, slippery floors; work under exposure to the hazards to chemicals, toxic and noxious fumes, dust, excessive heat, high noise levels, high volume traffic conditions and high voltage wires; work from ladders and scaffolds; and may be required to climb trees and operate motor vehicles

See Also Mass. Dept. of Personnel Admin. Job specifications/Maintainer http://www.mass.edu/shared/documents/classificationspecs/specspers/Maintainer Series.doc

Additional Information:

SALARY: $1,332.39 bi-weekly Grade 9 -Step 1

BENEFITS: Yes

POSITION CLASSIFICATION: AFSCME

GRANT FUNDED: No

WORK SCHEDULE: Tuesday

• Friday 9:00 pm

• 5:30 pm; Saturday 8:00 am

• 4:30 pm Must be available to report to work during school delays and closings.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT DETAILS:

STCC conducts a pre-employment screening on specified positions, which may include, but is not limited to, a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and/or Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) check, verification of academic credentials, licenses, certifications, and/or verification of work history. Finalist(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment screening (i.e. physical and drug screening ) as a condition of employment.

CLOSING DATE: July 25, 2019

Application Instructions:

APPLY TO: All applicants must apply online by submitting a cover letter, resume and three (3) professional references to http://www.stcc.edu

POLICY STATEMENT ON AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & DIVERSITY

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF CLASS Benefits Supplemental Questions

Performs entry level professional duties of moderate difficulty providing the opportunity for professional training in various offices throughout the City. Performs assigned duties to acquire knowledge of methods, procedures and standards required for successful performance. Specific activities vary by department. Work is performed under direct supervision.

This intern position is with Lakeland Electric's Marketing Group. Primary location is the Lakeland Electric Administration Building on Lemon Street. Time span for the internship is 29 hours per week for 12 months, with an option to extend for an additional 12 months.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Assist with Lakeland Electric's Community Giving initiatives and events

• Organize and manage ongoing photo archive projects, social media projects, and event coordination needs

• Provide professional support such as tracking and charting citywide performance measures; develop tracking methods and gathering performance data.

• Perform self-reading as assigned, correcting errors as they are found.

• Conduct special studies in conjunction with a project, analyzes data and makes recommendations based upon studies.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participation in the LEDC Summer Leadership Program is a required opportunity of the internship if the student is interning during the summer

• Performs related work as required.

QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE):

• Enrollment in or recent graduation from a degree seeking program in an accredited college or university.

Required: Unofficial college transcript must be uploaded with application.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Ability to organize and manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously and efficiently

• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective relationships with supervisor, co-workers, other City employees and the general public

• Solutions oriented with the ability to think outside-the-box

• Knowledge of or ability to learn Microsoft Office Suites

• Skill in communicating effectively both verbally and in writing, and to request clarification when needed

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS:

• Requires sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time, exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a recurring basis, routine keyboard operations.

• The job risks exposure to no significant environmental hazards.

• The job requires normal visual acuity, and field of vision, hearing and speaking.

All City of Lakeland positions are subject to testing (e.g. written, oral, performance, computerized, interview, and/or any combination). Candidates selected for testing will be notified via email or telephone. Please check your e-mail and telephone messages regularly, including "junk" folders. Test times and locations to be announced.

THE CITY OF LAKELAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER AND A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

Job ID: 551

Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Perform advanced, quality railroad signal maintenance work in accordance with accepted professional practices, including the general code of operating rules, to ensure optimum performance of railroad signal systems and public and personal safety.

• Respond to trouble calls reported on railroad crossing failures.

• Evaluate patterns of railroad signal system failures and site engineering activities. Make appropriate corrections and/or recommend appropriate system improvements in a manner that optimizes available resources.

• Comply with company policy and Federal and State rules and regulations governing work activities including those issued by Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

• Complete required documentation including work reports and hours of service logs in an accurate and timely manner.

• Maintain awareness of customers' requirements. Notify Signal Supervisor, Lead Maintainer or Manager of present and future concerns of our customers.

• Work together to promote teamwork with fellow Signal Maintainers, construction crews and coworkers by communicating mutual concerns and providing appropriate relief.

• Perform other related duties and overtime as required.

General/Other Responsibilities and Duties

• Encourage and perpetuate a culture of TEAMWORK, safety and respect for every employee.

• Apply and adhere to the Quality Systems and Processes that allow the delivery of quality products and services to both internal and external customers.

• Develop and maintain professional development activities to continually improve technical, supervisory and human relations skills.

High School Diploma or GED.

• Preferred: Successful completion of Classroom Signal Training which was sponsored by a qualified organization.

• Preferred: Associate Degree in Electronics or equivalent technical background gained through military or on-the-job training.

• Preferred: Previous maintenance experience.

• 3 years' railroad maintenance and signal crew experience on a construction crew of which at least six months must be in relief maintenance activities.

• Previous experience repairing and troubleshooting switch machines, electric lock mechanisms, ATS inductors, coded track circuits, event recorders, testing relays, interlocking plants, ABS and CTC signal systems.

• Possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record

• Pass pre-employment drug screen and ongoing drug and alcohol screening as required by federal regulatory agencies

• Must have working knowledge of motion sensors and predictors.

• AFTAC and AFO, DC and AC/DC type warning devices and circuits.

• Must have pole climbing experience.

• Knowledge and skills that represent a high degree of proficiency in the signaling craft.

• Working knowledge of public and personal safety.

• Have self-motivation, organization, trouble-shooting and planning skills

• Show initiative and able to work effectively with little direction

• Positively adapt to changes in responsibilities when changes occur

• Work effectively with little direction

• Work effectively with others including general public, customers, safety officials and coworkers.

• Ability to perform under stress when confronted with critical, emergency, unusual or dangerous situations or situations in which sustained attention is a make or break aspect of the job.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Work 8 hour shift during normal business hours and be available on nights and weekends to answer trouble calls and respond to trouble calls to assigned territory within two hours

• Outside environmental conditions such as extreme heat or cold.

• Hazards include a variety of physical conditions such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, natural/methane gas, working on scaffolding or high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.

• Bend body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.

• Stand for sustained periods of time.

• Use upper extremities to press against something with force or pull.

• Express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word. Convey detailed or important spoken instructions or explanations to other workers or customers accurately, loudly or quickly.

• Distinguish colors; perceive depths and read blueprints and other written documents.

• Receive detailed information through oral communication and make fine discriminations in sound.

• Perform heavy lifting-over 100 Ib. /over 50 lb. frequently/over 20 lb. constantly.

This job description is not intended to represent a complete, comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position. There may be unplanned activities and other duties as assigned.

Railworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Females/ Veterans/Disabled)