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St. Mary's County Metropolitan Commission (MetCom) is currently seeking a Utilities Maintenance Specialist. This position assists in the performance of preventive and corrective maintenance on a variety of mechanical components in the wastewater collections system i.e.; vehicles, grounds, and other various equipment found in wastewater facilities. Assist the Collections department with the inspection and data gathering to help identify inflow and infiltration throughout the collection system.
Essential Functions:
Assists in troubleshooting and performing preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment in the wastewater collections system.
Assists in disassembling, rebuilding and reassemble motors, valves, pumps, grinder pump, etc. to rehabilitate equipment. Check out and evaluate operation of equipment after rebuild is complete.
Assists in performing minor electrical work in conjunction with mechanical repairs (e.g., connects/disconnects wires, investigate/correct minor pump control problems).
Assists in responding to sewer back up and Sanitary Sewer Overflow calls.
Assists the Wastewater Collections Department with the variety of operational duties; such as televising of gravity sewer lines and manholes,jet-rodding and vacuuming of sewer lines, and various preventive and corrective maintenance.
Responds to customer and emergency calls regarding sewage grinder pumps, sewer backups and Sanitary Sewer Overflow calls.
Maintains and operates trucks and equipment used for sewer line maintenance and inspections.
Perform standby duties on a rotational basis.
Other Duties: Performs other duties as assigned
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (These are pre-employment KSA that apply only to Essential Job Functions.):
Ability to gain working knowledge of St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission policies and procedures
Ability to act as a representative of St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission to the public
Knowledge of relevant maintenance and repair practices and procedures as they relate to mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems and equipment, diesel and gas operated equipment, and hydronic boiler systems
Knowledge of safety regulations and established procedures for operating, repairing, removing and installing equipment/materials as well as for ensuring safety
Ability to effectively communicate with other staff members and the public
Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records
Ability to wear appropriate PPE for confined space entry including respiratory gear
Ability to obtain Maryland CDL Driver’s License within 1 year of hire.
Required Qualifications (Note: Any acceptable combination of education, training and relevant experience that provides the above knowledge, abilities and skills may be substituted on a full-time year for year basis.):
Training and/or Education:
High school diploma or G.E.D. and one o rmore years of job-related experience
Experience:
Or equivalent technical training, education, and/or experience
Licenses or Certificates:
Valid MD Driver’s License
Eligible to obtain Maryland Class B CDL with Tanker and Air Brake Endorsements within 1 year
Must apply for Temporary Wastewater Collections License within 30 days of hire
View full details and apply here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/metcom/jobs/5003572/utilities-maintenance-specialist-wastewater-operations
| Employment Sector | County/Local Government |
| Job Field | Not Specified |
| Type of Position | Full-Time Permanent |
| Education Required | High School |
| Wage/Salary | $45,953 starting |
- County
- St. Mary's County
- City
- Hollywood
Member Since: Jul 11, 2025
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California, Maryland
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