Maintenance Technician

The City of Valdosta Utilities Department is accepting applications for the position of full time Utility Maintenance Technician.

• Performing technical duties in the maintenance and repair of a water or wastewater treatment plant.
• Assisting in the maintenance and repair of plant equipment; performs preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Assisting in the preparation and maintenance of maintenance records.
• Assisting in the modification and installation of equipment and parts.
• Monitoring plant observations and reporting malfunctioning equipment to supervisor; operating a filter press.
• Operating a front‑end loader and other equipment as needed; cutting grass and maintaining plant grounds; assisting in the rebuilding of system books; cleaning and maintaining plant tanks.

• Knowledge of treatment plant processes and procedures, city and department policies and procedures, work safety principles and practices, data acquisition and records preparation principles.
• Skills in the operation and maintenance of job‑related tools and equipment, inspection of plant processes and recording of related data, operation of assigned vehicles, oral and written communication.
• At least one (1) to two (2) years’ experience in a related field.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Must satisfactorily complete a background check, drug test and pre‑employment physical.

$17.08/hour