Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance Mechanic / Senior Maintenance Mechanic

Company: OWASA

Location: Carrboro, NC

Employment Type: Full Time

Date Posted: 02/25/2026

Expire Date: 04/25/2026

Salary: 50-75

Job Categories: Installation, Maintenance, and Repair

OWASA seeks a Maintenance Mechanic or Senior Maintenance Mechanic to support the Mason Farm Wastewater Treatment Plant. The role ensures safe, reliable, and efficient operations while maintaining all company assets. The position requires a valid NC Class C Driver’s License and participation in the OWASA Spill Response Team.

• Perform preventive maintenance and corrective repairs on water and wastewater plant equipment (pumps, valves, piping, generators, motors, variable frequency drives, motor control centers, transfer switches, control circuits, and PLC instrumentation).
• Install new equipment and dispose of old equipment.
• Inspect equipment; complete pump station and tank inspections; maintain spare parts inventory.
• Operate various trucks and other equipment to complete job duties.
• Assist in maintaining plant buildings and facilities; conduct general mechanical, electrical, HVAC and plumbing upkeep, ensuring facility safety standards are met.
• Create, receive, and complete work orders through a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Serve on the OWASA Spill Response Team.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of maintenance experience for Maintenance Mechanic; at least four years of specialized maintenance experience for Senior Maintenance Mechanic.
• Knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.
• Experience using CMMS (for Senior Maintenance Mechanic).
• Valid North Carolina Class C Driver’s License.
• Must meet and maintain OWASA’s Spill Response Team requirements (bi‑annual physical, ability to wear a full‑face respirator, annual HAZWOPER training, etc.).
• Physical ability to occasionally lift 100 pounds.
• Available for on‑call after‑hour emergencies.

• NC Local Government Employee Retirement System (pension plan).
• 5% Employer 457 plan contribution;
  Retirement Health Savings Account.
• Employer‑paid Health, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Long‑term Disability.
• Vacation, Sick, Personal, Bereavement, and Parental Leave; 12 paid holidays.
• Monthly Cell Phone stipend.
• Educational reimbursement; bonus pay for additional certifications and/or education.
• Ability to transfer unused sick leave from previous NC Local Government or State agency employer.

OWASA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diverse experiences and is open to flexible qualifications.

This recruitment will close on March 16, 2026.

Company: OWASA

Contact Email: rpiper

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