Maintenance Technician-3*Wastewater Conveyance Team

Compensation

(Based on Experience)

Summary

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain electrical distribution, pumping and mechanical chemical equipment
• Rebuild and dismantle pumps
• Complete repairs of heavy equipment and machinery
• Perform alignments of equipment 
• Complete valve repairs
• Perform routine preventative maintenance
• Perform rigging, welding, cutting, machinery alignment 
• Complete predictive and preventative maintenance 
• Perform plumbing and pipefitting
• Regularly inspect the working condition and maintain the cleanliness of equipment and surrounding areas
• Replace and repair major equipment and tools
• Collect and analyze process and performance data used to diagnose, repair, and perform preventive maintenance of wastewater equipment
• Print reading 
• Perform tests and report results
• Maintain various records and prepare reports
• Prepare specifications for new equipment
• Follow security and safety policies and procedures in carrying out work duties
• Provide on-the-job training
• Perform work-related duties as assigned

Required Education and Experience

At the time of application, applicant must:

• High School Diploma or GED

• Minimum of six (6) years of experience in completing maintenance or troubleshooting for water or wastewater treatment facilities, industrial facilities, pumping stations, or similar facilities AND MWEA (CWEA) Mechanical Technologist Grade 3 Certification
•  OR  *MWEA (CWEA) Mechanical Technologist Grade 2 certification AND possess one of the following journeymen cards, licenses, or certifications: Carpenter OR Millwright OR Plumber OR Journeyman licensed or certified in an applicable skilled trade (must be approved by CEO or designee). *Leadership may in certain circumstances waive requirements based on a combination of education, experience, and certification.

Other Requirements

• Valid Michigan Driver’s License 
• Perform shift work which includes all day, afternoon, night, weekend, and holiday assignments 
• Must have the ability to work outside in inclement weather

Essential Physical Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This position requires the ability to climb ladders, scaffolding, work in confined spaces, elevated locations and descend underground, lift a minimum of 50 pounds, walk, stand, or work for long periods, demonstrate normal color perception, hear audible alarms and detect abnormal equipment sounds; visually inspect equipment and processes at any time of the day or night, pass a bio-mechanical physical, vision, baseline physical and annual fit tests, wear respiratory protection and other personal protective equipment; perform a variety of laboring tasks involving carrying, stacking, digging, shoveling, hitting, pushing, pulling and other efforts requiring considerable physical strength and stamina. 

Environmental Working Requirements:

Work is performed in the field or plant environment. Work may be performed in confined spaces, hazardous areas that require respiratory protection and personal protective equipment (PPE), and under slippery and wet conditions

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment. This includes health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and team member discount programs. Retirement and Retirement Health Savings are effective the first day of employment. Click HERE for more information.

Note: Part-Time employment is not eligible for health benefits, however, is eligible to participate in the 457 Retirement Plan.

GLWA is an equal opportunity employer.

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