Operations & Maintenance Technician

Job Category: IPD & Construction Services

• Posted:
  July 16, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Showing 1 location

Newark, NJ 07105, USA

The Operations & Maintenance Technician role involves performing routine operations and maintenance tasks, technical support, and production/manual tasks as directed. This role works within clearly defined guidelines and acquires new skills while gaining a deeper understanding of responsibilities. The position has limited decision‑making authority and requires diligence and attentiveness to instructions.

• Assist in water/wastewater treatment operations and maintenance.
• Participate in process optimization activities under supervision.
• Provide support dealing with hazardous waste treatment and management.
• Follow standard operating procedures and job hazard analyses meticulously.
• Support in fulfilling regulatory compliance requirements.
• Participate in field sampling and data collection assignments.
• Contribute to staff augmentation tasks in various operation and maintenance phases.
• Assist in operability and safety audits and reviews for continuous improvement.
• Flexibility to adapt and execute various additional assignments based on evolving needs.

• Familiarity with basic concepts of water/wastewater treatment operations and maintenance.
• Basic understanding of hazardous waste treatment and management.
• Competence in understanding, following, and implementing standard operating procedures and job hazard analyses.
• Basic skills in field sampling and data collection techniques.
• Basic computer skills for data entry and reporting.

• Typically 0–2 years of professional experience in a relevant field.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

The anticipated starting pay range for this position is based on the employee’s primary work location and may be modified in the future.

Location A: $24.50 – $30.80

Location B: $27.40 – $33.70

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success, including medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, performance‑based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance and long‑term care insurance.

This position is subject to a pre‑employment background check and a pre‑employment drug test.

Brown and Caldwell is proud to be an EEO/AAP Employer. Brown and Caldwell encourages protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, and applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Brown and Caldwell ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.

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