Plant Maintenance Technician or Operator

Position: Plant Maintenance Technician or Operator (Hiring Incentive: $1,000)

Applicants may be hired as either Plant Maintenance Technician or Plant Maintenance Operator, contingent upon their qualifications, education and prior experience.

Pay Plan:

• Receive D license, promote to Plant Operator
• Receive C license, 5% increase
• Receive B license, 7% increase

We’re excited to offer a hiring incentive of $1,000 for this role! This incentive is available only to new hires and does not apply to current employees.

Plant Maintenance Technician

Position Summary:

The Plant Maintenance Technician (Operator in Training) supports the operations and maintenance of Water and Wastewater Plants, pump and lift stations, and distribution and collection systems. This entry‑level position focuses on providing essential maintenance services to ensure the continuous and efficient operation of plant facilities.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

Under direct supervision, performs entry‑level professional duties such as preparing recurring reports and analyzing, interpreting, and summarizing data. Employees at this level initially work under close supervision while performing duties and learning the procedures related to the assigned area of responsibility.

Plant Maintenance Operator

Position Summary:

Provides maintenance support for both Water and Wastewater Plants, including pump and lift stations and other areas within the distribution and collection system. Performs both preventative and reactive maintenance to plant facilities to maintain operation, including, but not limited to, the removal and repair of pumps, blowers, generators, belt presses. Experience with the operation and maintenance activities of Water and Wastewater Treatment operations.

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

Plant Maintenance Technician Responsibilities

• Assist with routine maintenance: support routine maintenance tasks including repairs, cleaning, and inspections of buildings, structures, equipment, fans, and blowers.
• Learn and assist in making mechanical repairs and adjustments under supervision.
• Operational support: assist in operating and monitoring processing equipment and machinery under the direction of Plant Operators or supervisors; follow instructions to ensure equipment operates efficiently and safely.
• Maintenance record‑keeping: assist in maintaining maintenance records, work orders, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and equipment maintenance logs; learn to document maintenance activities accurately.
• Emergency response assistance: support senior technicians or operators in responding to hazardous chemical leaks (chlorine, ammonia, sulfur dioxide) as per safety protocols; assist in emergency response procedures and use of safety equipment under supervision.

Plant Maintenance Operator Responsibilities

• Effects routine maintenance (repairs and cleaning) of buildings/structures, equipment, fans, and blowers; includes but is not limited to conducting routine inspections, making mechanical repairs/adjustments and overhauling pumps, reduction gear, and variable speed drive units.
• Operates and monitors all processing equipment and machinery; operation and maintenance of plant equipment with plant supervisory directives.
• Maintains and reviews maintenance records, including work orders, SOPs, O&M manuals and other various equipment maintenance records.
• Responds to and takes appropriate action in relation to hazardous chemical leaks (chlorine, ammonia, sulfur dioxide), which require the use of an oxygen breathing apparatus.
• Responds to emergency call‑out.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Plant Maintenance Technician Education

High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience

1 year of work experience in a facilities maintenance or mechanical repairs field preferred. Demonstrated mechanical knowledge and competency strongly preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

None. Field related vocational training, certifications in mechanical fields strongly preferred.

A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required for this position and may not be…