Maintenance Technician

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.

• Perform difficult mechanical and electrical repairs, installation, and replacement of equipment and systems.
• Instruct technicians on difficult repairs and troubleshoot procedures.
• Perform assigned tasks and related work as required.
• Work under the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor or other designee.
• May supervise subordinate personnel.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of four (4) years of work experience in a related maintenance field.
• Flagman certification and an Industrial Maintenance Journeyman's Certification.
• Valid Class A CDL Virginia Driver’s License with combination vehicle and airbrake endorsement within six (6) to twelve (12) months of hire.
• Successfully complete Leadership Skill Training.
• Additional certifications may be required: certification in cross-connection and backflow prevention devices, gas meter calibration certification, trenching and shoring certification.
• Masters license in one of the trades (electrical, plumbing, etc.) or maintenance mechanic is preferred.

• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedures, and safety manuals.
• Write routine reports, correspondence, and maintain logs.
• Speak effectively before a small group of employees.
• Communicate effectively with vendors and the public.
• Perform mathematical calculations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, rates, ratios, percentages, area, circumference, diameter, and volume.
• Apply basic algebra and geometry concepts.
• Use good judgement and understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral, or diagram form (mechanical blueprints and electrical schematics).
• Understand technical manuals for repairs and troubleshooting.
• Operate small office equipment, computer data entry, accounting, Microsoft Word.
• Operate and repair small/light equipment, medium equipment and machinery, 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.