What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician position at Washington County Service Authority?
Overview
The Maintenance Technician performs hands‑on industrial maintenance to keep plant systems, water and wastewater infrastructure, and process equipment safe and operable. The role focuses on preventive and corrective mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic maintenance, investigatory and evaluation of equipment, strict execution of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), organized maintenance documentation, and basic SCADA/HMI monitoring as a support function.
Job Tasks
- Performs preventive maintenance and scheduled inspections on plant equipment and systems to ensure safe, reliable operation.
- Diagnoses and completes corrective repairs on mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems; replaces worn parts and coordinates parts procurement with the planner
- Performs basic instrumentation tasks and routine verification of sensors and gauges; documents calibration checks and escalates complex calibration needs to electrical specialists.
- Monitors SCADA/HMI for alarms and abnormal conditions; reviews trends and reports to support troubleshooting; performs field verification of sensor readings and alarm validation, documents actions, and escalates configuration or programming issues to electrical specialists.
- Executes Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and other safety procedures for all maintenance activities; enforces PPE use, conducts pre‑job hazard assessments, and participates in incident investigations.
- Maintains clear, organized maintenance records and work logs using spreadsheets or equivalent tracking; documents labor, parts used, and repair notes for planning and audit purposes.
- Responds to after‑hours equipment failures per the on‑call schedule; performs emergency repairs and safe shutdowns to protect personnel and assets.
- Performs light fabrication and shop repairs (brackets, guards, minor structural fixes) and keeps tools and shop areas clean and organized.
- Supports continuous improvement by participating in root‑cause analysis for repeat failures and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence and reduce downtime.
- Provides training and mentoring to other WCSA employees on safe work practices and standard maintenance procedures as required
Required Experience and Education
- High school Diploma or equivalent (GED) or better.
- Preferred 2 years of technical education or apprenticeship.
- 10 years’ experience in industrial maintenance with proven experience in troubleshooting, fabrication/welding, and leading maintenance tasks or small teams.
- OSHA General Industry: OSHA 10 minimum
- Lockout/Tagout training — competency required.
- Arc Flash knowledge and experience.
- Forklift / powered industrial truck operator.
- Basic welding certification (AWS or equivalent) for routine repairs.
- Preferred: OSHA 30; First Aid / CPR; Vibration Analysis Level I;
- NFPA 70E awareness; PLC fundamentals; Instrumentation
- fundamentals, Electrical systems fundamentals
Pay: $30.66 - $47.08 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $31 - $47