Maintenance Technician II

Augusta Water is currently hiring one full-time Maintenance Technician. The position will be filled at the appropriate level—Technician I, II, III, or IV—based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Performs responsible mechanical and electrical repairs and replacement of equipment and systems. Instructs or assists other technicians as needed. Performs the listed duties and related tasks. Work is performed under the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor, or other designated person. May serve as a crew leader.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Education and/or experience to equal the successful course work completion or demonstrate proficiency of the above Essential Job Functions with a minimum of four (4) years of work experience in a related maintenance field. Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Class A CDL Virginia Driver’s License with combination vehicle and airbrake endorsement within six (6) to twelve (12) months of hire for continued employment.

Must obtain flagman certification and an Industrial Maintenance Journeyman's Certification. Additional certifications that may be required based on department needs are: certification in cross connection and backflow prevention devices, HVAC devices, gas meter calibration certification, trenching and shoring certifications.

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, memos, and safety manuals. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in a one-on-one setting and before a small group of employees or vendors. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Ability to apply common sense good judgement and understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to handle problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to operate small office equipment, including copy machines or multiline telephone systems. Ability to operate computers for data entry, accounting purposes, and utilize Microsoft Word. Ability to operate highly technical computer applications, such as GIS or CAD.

Ability to operate and repair small/light equipment, such as power tools. Ability to operate and repair medium equipment and machinery (ex. commercial mowers). Ability to operate and repair heavy or complex machinery, such as HVAC systems, construction equipment, or water treatment plants.

Augusta Water, formerly the Augusta County Service Authority, was established in March 1966 to centralize water and sewer services in Augusta County, Virginia.