Central Maintenance Technician

Valdosta Police Department; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The Valdosta Police Department is accepting applications for a full-time Utility Maintenance Technician. The role involves performing technical duties in the maintenance and repair of water and wastewater treatment plants, assisting with equipment maintenance, and monitoring plant operations.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, at least 1-2 years of related experience, and a valid driver's license. This position requires a background check, drug test, and physical examination.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a related field.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Must complete a background check, drug test, and physical.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair of water/wastewater treatment plants.
• Assist in maintenance of plant equipment; perform preventive maintenance.
• Monitor plant operations and report malfunctions.

Skills

Knowledge of treatment plant processes

Operation and maintenance of job-related tools

Data acquisition and record preparation

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Salary

$17.08/hour