Maintenance Technician I at Metro Waste Authority – Grimes, Iowa

Position Summary

The maintenance technician I organizes, implements, and conducts maintenance at Metro Waste Authority facilities in and around the Des Moines metro area in a safe manner to maximize efficiency in operations. The Maintenance Technician is responsible for rolling and stationary equipment as well as building and grounds maintenance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Maintain buildings, grounds, and equipment in a safe and operational condition. Ensuring all required service, repair and maintenance records are up to date.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems and able to operate equipment to move material throughout facilities.
• Assist with staff training on the preventative maintenance program.
• Perform all aspects of industrial and facilities maintenance including but not limited to snow removal, grounds upkeep (mowing, landscaping, litter removal, etc.), building repairs, equipment maintenance/ service, and ensuring compliance with all safety standards to maintain a secure and functional environment.
• Maintains organization of shop tools and parts inventories, adhering to facility cleanliness, 5S organizational systems and facility standard work procedures while maintaining a vision for continuous improvement.
• Uses various jacks and hoists to remove parts, disassembles unit and inspects parts for wear using micrometers, calipers, and gauges; repairs or replaces parts such as conveyor belts, gears, valves, rollers, motors, gearboxes, and bearings using mechanic’s hand tools; overhauls or replaces blowers, generators, distributors, starters, and pumps; rewires ignition systems, lights, and panels; mends damaged components by hammering out or filling in dents, painting, and welding broken parts; uses acetylene torch to weld, modify, and/or fabricate parts components. .
• Uses shop tools and equipment, including drills, grinders, micrometers, reamer, welder, plasma cutter, torque multiplier, and grinding machines to make necessary repairs to valves, gears, inserts, pistons, pumps, generators, alternators, injectors, brakes, steering, suspension, radiators, tires, transmission, and related parts and system; attains precise set limits and tolerance using precision measuring instruments, devices, tools, and machines.
• Responsible for shop tools and material inventory
• Utilize computer applications to track all maintenance activities, which include preventive maintenance, general repairs, capital projects, work orders, parts inventory, vehicle inspections, equipment hours, downtime tracking.
• Tests and drive MWA vehicles and equipment to diagnose equipment malfunctions and system interaction; determines if parts, components, and/or systems are broken or improperly adjusted and need to be repaired or replaced.
• Other duties and responsibilities as needed/assigned

Environmental Stewardship – Demonstrates an understanding of Metro Waste Authority’s Environmental Management System (EMS). Guided by the EMS processes and procedures, we focus on six main areas aimed at increasing diversion and/or protecting the environment. These include:

• Recycling
• Household Hazardous Waste Collection
• Organics Management
• Water Quality Improvement
• Greenhouse Gas Reduction
• Environmental Education

MWA Values - Demonstrates an understanding of Metro Waste Authority’s values and applies them to the position, and assigned responsibilities, as well as to all interactions with customers and co-workers.

• Leadership – Set the example because everyone is a leader!
• Integrity – Always do what is right!
• Positivity – Bring our best to every task, every day and bring out the best in your colleagues!
• Teamwork – Collaborate because we know that together we will address opportunities and challenges!
• Innovation – Forge a new path and evolve!

Competencies

• Accepting Direction - Accepts and follows directions from others; respects authority; complies with requests; does what they are asked to do
• Accepting Responsibility- Takes accountability for delivering on commitments; owns mistakes and uses them as opportunities for learning and development; openly discusses his/her actions and their consequences both good and bad
• Displaying Technical Expertise - Keeps his/her technical skills current; effectively applies specialized knowledge and skills to perform work tasks; understands and masters the technical skills, knowledge, and tasks associated with his/her job; shares technical expertise with others
• Performing Physical or Mechanical Tasks - Uses his/her hands effectively; able to perform tasks that require a high level of manual dexterity; able to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time; adept at working with machinery
• Testing and Troubleshooting - Consistently performs routine maintenance and inspections to ensure machines, processes, or tools are functioning as expected; thoroughly follows test and maintenance procedures to resolve operating malfunctions
• Managing Time – Accurately estimates time required to complete actions and activities; adheres to schedules and timetables; completes things when he/she said they would; sensitive to the use of other people’s time

Travel

This position requires occasional travel in and around the Des Moines metro area

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3 years’ related experience; or, equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical on vehicles and machinery.
• Valid driver’s license
• Working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems dealing with up to and including 480V 3 phase.
• Knowledge of automation practices including PLC’s, VFD’s, motor starters, and relays.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics
• Knowledge of lockout/tagout procedures

Preferred Education & Experience

• Experience with shop software systems
• Experience with computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) or other shop software
• Welding experience
• Overhead door repair/maintenance experience
• Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License with air brake endorsement

Physical Demands

Maximum occasional floor to waist lift, 75 lbs.; Maximum occasional above shoulder lifting , 75 lbs.; Maximum occasional bilateral or preferred carry, 75 lbs.; Maximum carrying While Ascending/Descending Stairs, 50 lbs.; Maximum occasional horizontal push/pull, 125 lbs. of force; Maximum occasional vertical push/pull, 125 lbs. of force; Maximum occasional right/left grip, 85 lbs. of force; Maximum frequent right/left 2-point/3-point/lateral pinch, 10/15/25 lbs. of force; Constant forward/lateral reaching; Occasional above shoulder reaching; Occasional sitting; Frequent standing; Frequent walking; Frequent stair climbing; Occasional ladder/equipment climbing; Occasional to frequent squatting; Occasional to frequent crouching; Occasional to frequent kneeling; Occasional to frequent bending; Occasional to frequent stooping; Occasional to frequent twisting.

Work Environment

This job is frequently required to perform work outdoors year-round with exposures to weather conditions prevalent at the time. This role will routinely be exposed to vibration and loud background noise and will frequently be exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; work in high, precarious places; risk of electric shock; and extreme heat (non-weather), Occasional non-regular work hours, which may include nights and weekends.