What are the responsibilities and job description for the WRRF Plant Maintenance Specialist position at Southeast Ohio Water Environment Association?
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WRRF Plant Maintenance Specialist
Classified Ad Title
WRRF Plant Maintenance Specialist
Post Date
3/10/2026
Expiration Date
9/11/2026
Details
The Lucas County Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF) is seeking applicants for the position of Plant Maintenance Specialist I/II.
Essential Job Functions
- Performs maintenance, preventative maintenance and repairs on a variety of plant equipment grounds, and structures. This includes but is not limited to: repair or replacement of gears motors, clarifier components, compressors, vehicles, piping, heating and ventilation units, buildings and structures, chemical feed equipment, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, screening units, pumps, motors, methane gas systems, glycol systems, boilers, valves, and generators.
- Inspects operating equipment to detect minor mechanical or electrical problems; assists with, replaces, or rebuilds pumps; assists with/replaces motors, blowers and other electrical parts; removes and installs plant equipment.
- Removes and installs plant equipment.
- Tracks, records, and reports all aspects of the preventive maintenance program.
- Orders spare parts, building maintenance supplies, and fuel.
- Operates tractor, backhoe, forklift, dump truck, front-end loader, lawn mowers, snowplow, load-lugger truck, and other heavy equipment when required.
- Maintain and operate receiving station and dewatering equipment
- May provide training and assistance to other wastewater treatment plant employees.
- Assists the Plant Maintenance Coordinator in developing and implementing safety procedures as required by OSHA.
- May act in the absence of the Plant Maintenance Coordinator.
- Additional duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Valid Driver License or valid driving privileges in the State of Ohio.
- Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) - Class B with air brake endorsement, or must be able to successfully obtain within six (6) months of assuming position.
- One (1) year of demonstrated experience in corrective and preventative maintenance on pumps, blowers, generators, and other mechanical equipment.
- One (1) year demonstrated experience in all types of metal, piping and plumbing repairs (steel threaded and welded, PVC, and copper).
- Six (6) months demonstrated preventative maintenance experience with vehicles and small engines (lawn equipment and gas-powered equipment and tools).
- Must be able to lift weights up to a maximum of 55 pounds.
- Must be able to climb stairs and ladders and tolerate heights up to 50 feet.
- Ability to obtain an Ohio EPA Class I Wastewater Treatment Operator License; or eighteen (18) months experience and the passage of Operator Training Committee of Ohio (OTCO) Basic Wastewater Correspondence Course or will no longer be considered qualified to hold this position.
- An employee who holds an Ohio EPA Class I (or higher) Wastewater Treatment Operator License and has twelve (12) months experience as a Plant Maintenance Specialist I shall advance to the Plant Maintenance Specialist II position upon achieving above minimum qualification.
- Knowledge of wastewater treatment facilities and functions.
- Knowledge of maintenance procedures, co-generation principles, chemical properties, flow patterns, electrical principles both AC and DC and accepted safety practices.
- Ability to calculate flows, volumes, and angles.
- Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools.
- Ability to operate backhoe, dump truck, tractor, forklift, dump truck, lawn mowers cutters, grinders, welders and torches.
- Ability to follow oral and/or written instructions.
- Ability to read and understand blueprints and technical manuals.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
- Ability to communicate and work well with others.
- Ability to work in a group or alone.
- Exposure to cold and/or wet weather.
- Exposure to varied and unusual odors.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
- This is a full-time, first-shift position starting at $24.46 per hour.
- Additional Available Certification Pay Incentives:
- $0.25 per hour for having/obtaining a Class B Commercial Driver License with air brake endorsement
- 3% of base pay for Ohio EPA Wastewater Treatment Class I
- 4% of base pay for Ohio EPA Wastewater Treatment Class II
- 5% of base pay for Ohio EPA Wastewater Treatment Class III
- Lucas County offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical, prescription, vision, dental, and life insurance after 30 days
- Dental coverage is an employer paid benefit
- Paid sick leave; accrue 4.6 hours/pay (15 days/year)
- Paid vacation; 2 weeks paid vacation after 1 year of service with Lucas County
- 15 Paid Holidays
- 40 hours of Paid Personal Leave annually; available after 30 days of service with Lucas County
- Enrollment in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS)
- 10% Employee contribution with 14% Employer contribution
- Support for ongoing training and professional development
Questions? Contact Michelle at Lucas County Human Resources Department at 419-213-2076 or mlindhorst@co.lucas.oh.us
Employer
Lucas County WRRF
Contact
Michelle Lindhorst
Work Phone
419-213-2076
mlindhorst@co.lucas.oh.us
Website
www.co.lucas.oh.us/jobs.aspx
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