Lead Maintenance Specialist - Water & Pump Systems

City of Durham; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Durham is hiring for a Senior Maintenance Specialist in the Water Management Division. You will perform complex maintenance tasks, lead work crews, and ensure safety and compliance across pumping stations and facilities.

Join a team dedicated to reliable drinking water and wastewater services, with opportunities to train staff, generate reports, and coordinate preventive maintenance programs in a demanding municipal setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of additional technical training in the area of assignment.
• Two years’ experience working with a CMMS program.
• North Carolina Wastewater Collections certification and/or AWWA Maintenance Technologist I certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective mechanical maintenance on pumps, motors, gearboxes, and related equipment.
• Inspect, test, and clean equipment to ensure safe, compliant operation; maintain logs and records.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Preventive maintenance

Leadership

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Staff coordination

Welding

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CMMS experience

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

The City of Durham is hiring for a Senior Maintenance Specialist in the Water Management Division. You will perform complex maintenance tasks, lead work crews, and ensure safety and compliance across pumping stations and facilities.

Join a team dedicated to reliable drinking water and wastewater services, with opportunities to train staff, generate reports, and coordinate preventive maintenance programs in a demanding municipal setting.