Apprentice Wastewater Maintenance Technician; Tribal Members Job Olympia area,Washington USA,Maintenance/Cleaning

Position: Apprentice Wastewater Maintenance Technician (Tribal Members Only)

Apprentice Wastewater Maintenance Technician (Tribal Members Only)

Closes 31-Jul-2026 (PST)

11940 Billy Frank Jr Blvd SE, Olympia, WA, USA

22.13 per hour

Hourly

Full Time

NATURE OF WORK:
This position is responsible for keeping plant machinery and buildings operating with maximum efficiency and minimum downtime.

This position has regular contact with or control over Indian Children and Vulnerable Adults. In compliance with Federal Law, this position will not be filled by an applicant with any felonious offense or any of two or more misdemeanor offenses under Federal, State, or Tribal law involving crimes of violence; sexual assault, molestation, exploitation, contact, or prostitution; crimes against persons; or offenses committed against children.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Analyze mechanical and operational problems on equipment and make necessary repairs and corrections to maintain maximum productions quality
Move, adjust, repair and install new and existing equipment and perform scheduled maintenance on machinery
Keep plant, equipment, and work area clean and organized
Maintain safety standards as directed and required
Operate Wastewater Treatment System as assigned
Rebuild mechanical and process equipment as assigned
Process paperwork related to work assignments
Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of electrical and hydraulic troubleshooting
Knowledge of machine operating
Skill in the use of general hand tools, heat sensing devices, power tools, electronic meters, pressure testing devices, welding and air tools
Ability to withstand extreme heat and cool
Ability to frequently lift, stand, bend, and stoop
Ability to descent and climb a maximum of 30 rungs to access system pump stations
Ability to lift 50 pounds
Ability to utilize a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus requiring adequate respiratory function
Ability to detect and differentiate

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED
Must have a valid driver's license and be insurable under the Tribe's insurance
Must be able to work irregular hours including evenings and weekends as required