Maintenance Technician

JOB FUNCTION/ PURPOSE

The Maintenance Mechanic plans, maintains, and repairs a variety of mechanical and electrical equipment and control instrumentation at a recently commissioned 3 MGD MBR wastewater treatment facility, a 12 MGD surface water facility, two offsite booster pump stations and a new sewer lift station in Mountain House California; develops and implements a preventative maintenance plan for all equipment; operates and maintains a variety of hand, power, and shop tools; performs related work as assigned.

Salary range - $38 -$41/hr. depending on level of experience.

CWEA Maintenance Technologist I is preferred and will be require within one year of employment.

Example of Duties

• Plans maintenance, repair and special installation projects and preventive maintenance programs.
• Inspects and diagnoses problems and performs repairs to pumps, motors, valves, piping, chemical feeders and other mechanical components common to a water/wastewater treatment plant.
• Inspects, tests and diagnoses problems and performs repairs to electrical circuits and appurtenances as well as electronic processing and control instrumentation.
• Develops and implements a preventative maintenance schedule for mechanical and electrical equipment and instrumentation to ensure reliable, safe and cost-effective operation.
• Determines when repairs require the services of maintenance contractors; inspects contract work after completion to ensure compliance with industry specifications and standards.
• Performs maintenance painting and minor repair to facilities and structures, piping and machinery.
• Performs grounds maintenance and general custodial work to keep the plant and grounds in a clean and orderly condition.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to write simple correspondences
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Willing to learn and help
• Previous water or wastewater treatment experience is desirable
• Willing to work all shifts including: weekends, holidays, evenings, and 24-hour emergency on call

• 8am - 4:30pm M-F

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent and 0-1-year related experiences and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Valid driver's license (CDL preferred)
• Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to frequently lift 50 pounds
• Able to climb ladders and stairways
• Able to pass fit-test for Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
• Must be able to access confined spaces

**Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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