Maintenance Technician

Position Purpose: 

The incumbent is responsible for the maintenance and repair of buildings, wastewater treatment plant equipment and machines and machine tools. The incumbent will possess a working knowledge of electrical and control systems and have reached a high level of competency within a specific trade or discipline (e.g. welding, millwright, mechanics) but will have a functioning ability level in multiple areas. The incumbent will be responsible to guide and train less experienced personnel in areas of expertise.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Repair and maintain pumps, valves, motors and other process equipment.
• Set up and proficiently operate machine tools to design, make and repair mechanisms and equipment, such as shafts, bushings, sleeves, gears, bearings and other related parts as assigned.
• Fabricate parts and/or install, adjust, dismantle and reassemble machines and plant equipment.
• Set up and proficiently operate various tools including, but not limited to: lathes, contour saws, cutoff saws, hand/bench/surface grinders, milling machines, spray welders, gas welders and various hand tools and precision measuring instruments.
• Operate and use hoists, lifts, air hammers, masonry drills, grinders, welders and cutting equipment and other power and hand tools to safety accomplish assigned tasks.
• Perform welding functions on buildings and equipment in the treatment plant including repair and fabrication work if permitted and authorized to do so.
• Study specifications such as blueprints, electrical schematics, line diagrams, sketches and/or descriptions of parts to be replaced, and plan sequence of operations.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance of plant equipment as assigned.
• Recommend replacement parts needed.
• Maintain computerized work orders and records as directed.
• Provide assistance and direction to less experienced mechanics and/or assigned helpers.
• May provide support to other skilled trades employees.
• Responsible for general housekeeping of maintenance shop, job sites, work areas and other areas as assigned including, but not limited to sweeping, dusting, mapping, cleaning and painting as necessary to maintain areas to Company standards.
• Observes all on-the-job safety regulations.
• Other related tasks as assigned.

Work Environment:

• Work is performed both inside and outside with exposure to all kinds of weather conditions.
• Incumbents may be occasionally exposed to some noise, silica, dust, fumes, smoke, gasses, greases, oils, electrical energy, solvents and vibration.
• Incumbents may work on slippery/uneven surfaces, around machinery with moving parts, moving objects/vehicles, ladder/scaffolding, below ground and may be exposed to water or other liquid materials.
• Maintain a high level of focus on health, safety and environment, ensuring safety within all activities.

Education/Experience/Background: 

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• A minimum of three years of experience as a maintenance mechanic, plumber, electrician, or HVAC technician.
• Two years of related education at a college, trade school or equivalent may be substituted for experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

• Knowledge of treatment plant machine equipment operations as well as proper procedures for maintenance and repair of such facilities.
• Knowledge or/and ability to safely operate electrical test equipment, conduit bender, grinders, nibblers, angle iron cutter, hydraulic press, hoist and other hand or power tools equipment related to the job.
• Must be familiar with all safety regulations and be prepared to work in and supervise confined space entry, and LOTO procedures.
• Ability to understand the required functions of the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Ability to cut with a cutting torch and an arc rod and ability to solder and weld.
• Must be familiar with all safety regulations and be prepared to work in and supervise confined space entry, and LOTO procedures.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training: 

• Must hold and maintain a valid NYS driver’s license and ability to meet risk management guidelines.
• Completion of recognized Apprenticeship program.

Pay Rate: $41.20 per hour.

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.