Facilities Maintenance Technician

Sowela; Lake Charles, Northern (LA, KY); Ibrido; USD 48.000 - 72.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Sowela is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician II/III to perform skilled mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, fabrication, and equipment maintenance on wastewater treatment systems. You will troubleshoot pumps, motors, valves, blowers, and electrical gear to keep treatment operations safe, reliable, and efficient.

Ideal candidates bring hands-on expertise, a commitment to public service, and the ability to mentor junior staff while coordinating with Operations, Laboratory, and

Competenze

• High school diploma or GED with four years of wastewater maintenance experience.
• Experience in maintaining pumps, motors, valves, and engines.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical systems up to 480 volts.

Mansioni

• Maintain mechanical and electrical equipment in a wastewater facility.
• Collaborate with Operations, Laboratory, Collections, and Administration staff to ensure smooth treatment.
• Lead and mentor junior technicians as needed.

Conoscenze

Industrial mechanical systems

Electrical troubleshooting

Pumps and motors

Valves

Rotating equipment

Team collaboration

Formazione

High school diploma or GED

Strumenti

Electrical systems up to 480V

Descrizione del lavoro

This is more than a maintenance position—it's an opportunity to become a critical member of the team responsible for keeping one of the region's most important public utilities operating safely, efficiently, and reliably.

As a Facilities Maintenance Technician II/III, you’ll perform skilled mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, fabrication, and equipment maintenance work on the systems that make wastewater treatment possible.

You’ll troubleshoot and repair:

• Pumps and motors
• Valves
• Blowers
• Electrical systems (120V-480V)
• Treatment process equipment
• Clarifiers
• Chemical feed systems
• Compressors
• Motor control equipment
• Plant machinery and specialized equipment

You’ll also collaborate closely with Operations, Laboratory, Collections, and Administration staff to ensure treatment processes remain uninterrupted and continually improve plant reliability.

This position is especially important as the District continues investing in new equipment and modern technologies that require experienced maintenance professionals ready to lead, mentor, and grow.

If you’re someone who enjoys solving complex mechanical challenges, working with your hands, and making a tangible difference in your community, this is an opportunity to build a meaningful career.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

We're looking for someone who brings both technical expertise and a genuine desire to serve the public.

The ideal candidate is an experienced journeyman who enjoys solving complex mechanical and electrical problems while working collaboratively with others.

You’ll thrive here if you are someone who:

Technically Strong

• Experienced in maintaining industrial mechanical systems
• Comfortable troubleshooting electrical systems up to 480 volts
• Skilled with pumps, motors, valves, and rotating equipment
• Enjoys diagnosing and solving difficult equipment problems
• Takes pride in quality work

Collaborative

• Communicates well with coworkers
• Builds positive relationships
• Works effectively across departments
• Enjoys being part of a team

Growth-Oriented

• Wants to continue learning
• Enjoys developing new skills
• Welcomes new technology
• Seeks opportunities for advancement
• Takes initiative

Mission Driven

• Understands the importance of protecting public health
• Values environmental stewardship
• Takes ownership of their work
• Wants to make a lasting impact on the community

This is the right opportunity for someone who wants to learn, grow, lead, and become an even better public servant.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Facilities Maintenance Technician II

High school diploma or GED and four years’ experience in the wastewater field in the repair and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment such as pumps, motors, valves, and engines; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Facilities Maintenance Technician III

High school diploma or GED and a minimum of four years of work experience in the wastewater field in the repair and maintenance of mechanical equipment, such as pumps, valves, and engines; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. The Tech III position is distinguished from the Tech II by the level of responsibility, the exercise of functional and technical supervision over lower-level staff, and the complexity of duties.