Maintenance Mechanic

Position Purpose: 

The WWTF Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining troubleshooting repairing and improving mechanical electrical instrumentation and facility systems at the wastewater treatment facility. This position helps ensure reliable plant operations regulatory compliance equipment availability and a safe working environment.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Inspect maintain troubleshoot and repair wastewater treatment equipment and facility systems.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on:
  • Pumps motors blowers compressors and gearboxes
  • Valves piping gates screens and conveyors
  • Clarifiers aeration equipment mixers and disinfection systems
  • Sludge-processing equipment including presses centrifuges and conveyors
  • Chemical-feed systems and storage equipment
  • HVAC plumbing lighting and building systems
• Diagnose mechanical electrical hydraulic pneumatic and instrumentation problems.
• Use electrical meters hand tools power tools diagnostic equipment and maintenance software.
• Perform basic electrical repairs motor troubleshooting wiring control-panel work and component replacement as authorized.
• Inspect and maintain pumps motors belts bearings seals couplings and other rotating equipment.
• Assist with installation alignment calibration and commissioning of new equipment.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals schematics blueprints wiring diagrams and technical drawings.
• Respond to equipment failures alarms spills and other operational emergencies.
• Complete work orders inspection reports maintenance logs parts requests and regulatory records accurately.
• Maintain an inventory of tools spare parts lubricants and maintenance supplies.
• Coordinate with plant operators to schedule maintenance while minimizing disruption to treatment processes.
• Assist contractors and inspectors working at the facility.
• Perform welding fabrication cutting grinding and rigging tasks when qualified and authorized.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas tools vehicles and equipment.
• Follow lockout/tagout confined-space entry hot-work fall-protection chemical-handling and other safety procedures.
• Participate in emergency response standby on-call weekend and holiday coverage as assigned.
• Support facility improvement projects and other duties as assigned.

Work Environment:

• Work is performed throughout the wastewater treatment facility including pump stations treatment basins mechanical rooms electrical rooms laboratories buildings and outdoor areas.
• The position may involve exposure to wastewater biological hazards chemicals high noise levels moving machinery slippery surfaces confined spaces and extreme temperatures.
• Employees must follow all safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment.

Qualifications :

Education/Experience/Background: 

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Two or more years of experience in industrial maintenance municipal utilities wastewater treatment manufacturing or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience maintaining wastewater or water treatment equipment.
• Industrial electrical instrumentation PLC SCADA or controls experience.
• Welding machining fabrication or pipefitting experience.
• Experience with pumps blowers centrifuges belt presses chemical systems and automated process controls.
• Experience using a CMMS or electronic work-order system.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

• Basic knowledge of mechanical systems pumps motors electrical components piping valves and industrial equipment.
• Ability to read and understand technical manuals schematics blueprints and written procedures.
• Basic computer skills and ability to use computerized maintenance management systems.
• Ability to safely use hand tools power tools testing instruments and maintenance equipment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required safety training and certifications.
• Strong mechanical and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to identify the source of equipment problems and determine appropriate corrective action.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple maintenance tasks.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate recordkeeping.
• Ability to respond calmly and effectively to emergency situations.
• Commitment to safe work practices and environmental compliance.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training: 

• Valid drivers license and acceptable driving record.
• Wastewater operator certification or related state license.
• OSHA confined-space forklift aerial-lift or first-aid/CPR certifications.

Physical Requirements:

• Stand walk bend stoop kneel climb ladders and stairs and work in confined or awkward positions.
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds and use mechanical lifting devices for heavier materials.
• Operate hand tools power tools vehicles forklifts and other equipment.
• Work at heights and in confined spaces when properly trained and authorized.
• Wear required personal protective equipment including respiratory protection where applicable.
• Distinguish colors and read gauges meters labels drawings and computer screens.

Additional Information :

Benefits: Our employees are covered by comprehensive benefits packages including paid time off policies; health dental vision and life insurance; retirement plans savings accounts; tuition reimbursement; paid volunteering and more.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary other compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time subject to applicable law.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time