Maintenance Technician

Location: Ashley, Ohio
Shift: 1st Shift
Pay Rate: $20.00 per hour

We are seeking a dependable and hands-on Maintenance Technician to perform general maintenance, repairs, and upkeep of municipal infrastructure, water and sewer systems, streets, and public facilities. This role involves a combination of skilled and semi-skilled labor, equipment operation, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance.

The ideal candidate has previous maintenance experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work independently while following safety procedures.

• Perform general maintenance, repairs, and preventative maintenance on equipment, tools, and municipal infrastructure.
• Assist with repairs and maintenance of water and sewer lines, valves, storm drains, and related systems.
• Perform basic plumbing repairs and assist with electrical maintenance as needed.
• Operate equipment such as dump trucks, front-end loaders, mowers, tractors, wood chippers, and other public works machinery.
• Use hand tools and power tools to complete maintenance and repair projects.
• Perform street, alley, curb, sidewalk, and parking area maintenance.
• Assist with water system inspections, water sampling, and daily operational checks.
• Read water meters using manual inspection methods and handheld or radio-based equipment.
• Inspect water and wastewater treatment operations and report issues or irregularities.
• Perform groundskeeping, lawn restoration, and tree maintenance.
• Maintain equipment and ensure tools and machinery are kept in safe working condition.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and equipment logs.
• Follow safety procedures and instructions when operating equipment and performing repairs.
• Perform physical labor, including lifting and moving heavy materials.
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions and perform other maintenance duties as assigned.

• Previous maintenance experience preferred, especially in general repairs, equipment maintenance, plumbing, and electrical work.
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, and equipment.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to workplace safety and proper equipment handling.
• Willingness to perform a variety of maintenance and manual labor tasks.

• Ability to lift and move up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, squat, and maneuver in confined spaces as needed.
• Ability to perform extended periods of physical labor.
• Ability to work outdoors in changing weather conditions.
• Ability to safely operate machinery, vehicles, hand tools, and power tools.

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