Senior Pump Service Technician

 The Senior Pump Service Technician is the backbone of our business, and it is extremely important to continue to grow our market share. This person thinks logically and enjoys solving problems with creativity, diligence, and achievement. 

Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot and repair all types of centrifugal pumps-domestic water, HVAC pumps (tower cooling & chilled water), submersible, column, and sump/sewage. VERTICAL TURBINE, MIXERS, PROP PUMPS and other less common pumps
• Without direct supervision, inspects, modifies, maintains, repairs, and installs pumps, electric motors, valves, and related mechanical equipment for water and wastewater systems throughout the greater Southern California region.
• Troubleshoot and repair pressure reducing valves associated with domestic water booster systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair sewage ejector pumps, pump controls and systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair common electrical issues such as three-phase and single-phase electrical system, including capacitors and start relays.
• Troubleshoot, program, and modify existing programming on variable frequency drives for both wastewater and booster pump applications.
• Undertake projects including complete system replacement, circuit design, piping and system layout in cooperation with other stakeholders
• Responds to emergency situations as necessary during normal working hours and when scheduled to be on call for 24-hour emergency service.
• Planned Maintenance - Performs Planned Maintenance as required. Inspect pump systems and related equipment and make recommendations for repairs, replacements, or calibrations as needed.
• Follows all electrical safety rules and Lock-out/Tag-out procedures.
• Maintains truck tools, safety equipment, instruments, and materials, specific to pump, motors, and equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Operates a variety of equipment and hand and power tools as needed to construct, repair, and maintain mechanical equipment. Maintains and cares for all equipment and tools in his/her care and use. Performs cleaning, lubricating of tools as required.
• Performs duties in a professional manner and works well with others or in a team setting.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with co-workers, outside agencies, and the public.
• Supervise and manage workflow and project timeline for crews on projects
• Regular attendance and adherence to prescribed work schedule to conduct job responsibilities.
• Observes safe work practices and safety methods; performs other duties as assigned.
• Write detailed diagnostic reports for customers and estimating staff
• Train technicians and helpers to elevate overall competency of pumpman field staff

 Qualifications and Skills

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent or Trade School Diploma
• Minimum 7+ years Plumbing and Electric background
• Experienced in all facets of the plumbing trade
• Perform varied mechanical maintenance and repair work.
• Diagnose problems and determine appropriate action.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move more than 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move more than 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
• Must have a valid driver's license.