Performs technical work assisting in the operation, maintenance and repair of equipment and machinery in the water treatment plant and off-site structures. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Water Plant Supervisor/ORC.

• Troubleshoots, diagnoses, and repairs parts or equipment due to failure; 
• Maintains and repairs chemical feed pumps, sample pumps, lagoon pumps, high-service pumps, pump control valves, pressure-reducing valves, injector valves, chemical feed systems, air compressor systems, blower systems, vacuum systems, hydraulic systems, and electrical systems;
• Troubleshoots all miscellaneous issues at the water and waste water plants including painting, pressure washing, making repairs, pricing repairs or scheduling repairs with contractors;
• Performs inspections on pump stations and vaults;
• Performs weekly preventative maintenance on pumps, pump control valves, pressure-reducing valves, altitude valves, and adjusting tank pressure sensors;
• Supplies chemicals to chemical booster stations, remote injection sites and waste water plant;
• Reviews project plans;
• Meets with contractors for quotes;
• Maintains spare parts inventory; and
• Performs other duties as assigned.

High school diploma or GED supplemented by coursework in mechanical and plumbing trades, treatment plant operations or distribution and/or collection system maintenance experience including pump repair; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Thorough knowledge of the installation, repair and maintenance of electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and hydraulic components of pumping stations;
• Thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions of the work;
• Thorough knowledge of the tools, parts, and methods associated with diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining equipment;
• General knowledge of water treatment plant principles, maintenance requirements, and operating practices;
• General knowledge of electrical wiring and parts and ability to diagnose and replace some parts;
• Some knowledge of the use of computers in maintenance, repair, and record-keeping and parts inventory maintenance as well as proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite;
• Skill in the use and care of tools of the trade such as drills, multi-meters, amp probes, hand tools, tractors, backhoes, and welding equipment;
• Ability to detect malfunctioning of pumps and motors by observation, sound, and chart readings, and to take proper remedial action;
• Ability to work well in high stress situations and in a variety of environmental conditions;
• Ability to read and follow schematic and mechanical drawings, blueprints, electrical diagrams, and written and oral instructions including the ability to follow operational flowcharts;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, associates, and the public;
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records and prepare reports;
• Ability to read meters and charts accurately