Industrial Painter & Maintenance Tech — Wastewater Plant

City of Eureka; Bucksport (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Eureka is seeking a skilled industrial painter for the Wastewater Treatment Plant to perform painting and protective coating work on plant assets.

You will inspect coatings, identify failures, and perform maintenance and repairs, ensuring safety and compliance with city standards. This role requires ability to work under supervision and coordinate with operations staff at the treatment facility.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to the completion of the 12th grade.
• One year of construction/maintenance/repair experience in underground utilities and treatment systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform general and industrial painting and protective coating work.
• Identify coating failures and plan repairs.
• Maintain painted surfaces and track maintenance dates.

Skills

Industrial painting

Protective coatings

Reading blueprints

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Fork Lift Certification

First Responder Certification

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Traffic control equipment

Job description

The City of Eureka is seeking a skilled industrial painter for the Wastewater Treatment Plant to perform painting and protective coating work on plant assets.

You will inspect coatings, identify failures, and perform maintenance and repairs, ensuring safety and compliance with city standards. This role requires ability to work under supervision and coordinate with operations staff at the treatment facility.