Industrial Maintenance Technician I (Maintenance Mechanic)

DeKalb County Government; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 28,185 - 45,378; Full time

Job summary

A local government agency in Decatur, Georgia, is hiring for a mechanical maintenance position focused on water and wastewater facilities. The role involves preventative maintenance, troubleshooting mechanical issues, and ensuring adherence to safety standards. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and two years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably related to water treatment. A valid Georgia driver's license is also required. Join us to advance your career in a collaborative and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in industrial maintenance, preferably in a water and/or wastewater treatment facility.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose problems and facilitate repairs on mechanical equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance and corrective repair work.
• Monitor and validate work practices for quality control.

Skills

Mechanical repair practices

Preventative maintenance

Troubleshooting

Welding

Quality control

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Lathes

Mill/drill presses

Welders

Job description

Job Description

Salary Range: $20.46 - $32.94/Hour
Salary Grade: 12
FLSA: Nonexemplt

Purpose Of Classification

The purpose of this classification is to perform skilled maintenance, fabrication, overhaul and repair of mechanical equipment located within a water, wastewater, pump stations, lift stations and treatment facilities working under direct supervision in diagnosing problems and facilitating repairs.

This classification is safety sensitive, subject to random drug testing in accordance with the County’s Drug & Alcohol Policy.

Essential Functions

• Reviews system designs, specifications, and products, attends pre-construction meetings, and recommends changes in water/wastewater facilities mechanical systems; troubleshoots problems and recommends corrective actions based on skilled knowledge of mechanical repair practices; and performs preventative maintenance and corrective repair work on water/wastewater facilities and equipment.
• Fabricates and machines repair parts for equipment; welds steel, brass and aluminum; operates lathes, mill/drill presses, welders and various other metal working power and hand tools; and locates leaks and detects defects in water/wastewater equipment and machinery according to established plans and standards.
• Monitors, reviews and validates work practices for quality control of processes and to ensure adherence to safety standards.
• Inputs and gathers data from Supervisory Control Data Acquisition system (SCADA) and runs reports as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED: Required
Experience: Two years of experience in industrial maintenance preferably in a water and/or wastewater treatment facility; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Specific License or Certification Required

Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license.

About Us

At DeKalb County Government, we enable career success by providing opportunities to thrive! Our culture is rooted in principles of collaboration, teamwork, and achievements. We foster a diversified and inclusive workforce, embracing a shared set of core values based on character, competitive spirit, relationships, and giving back to the communities where we live and work. This foundation is how we help turn jobs into careers.