Maintenance Mechanic

NEW Water; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Maintenance Mechanic to join their team. This role involves performing a variety of maintenance and repair tasks at wastewater treatment facilities, ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The successful candidate will utilize their technical skills to troubleshoot and repair equipment, document maintenance activities, and work collaboratively with a team. With a strong commitment to employee development and community health, this position offers a chance to contribute significantly to environmental protection while advancing your career in a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) Pension

Wisconsin Deferred Compensation (WDC) Program

Paid Vacation and PTO

Company Paid Life Insurance

Company Paid Long Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program(s)

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in mechanical maintenance and repair.
• Knowledge of confined space and lockout/tagout procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and emergency maintenance on various equipment.
• Document work in the computerized maintenance management system.

Skills

Mechanical Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Communication Skills

Collaboration Skills

Education

Associate’s degree in Electromechanical Technology

Completion of State Apprenticeship Program

Tools

Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

Welding Equipment

Pipefitting Tools

Media Blasting Equipment

Painting Equipment

Job description

NEW Water is seeking a full-time Maintenance Mechanic to perform a wide range of complex maintenance and repair activities at our wastewater treatment facilities and collection system. The successful candidate will be responsible for inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, installing, and rebuilding critical equipment while ensuring compliance with all safety and permit requirements. This position requires participation in a rotating standby schedule for emergency breakdowns.

What you’ll be responsible for:

• Perform preventive, predictive, and emergency maintenance and repairs on various equipment across all facilities.
• Identify and gather necessary parts, supplies, tools, and materials.
• Troubleshoot equipment problems using various diagnostic tools.
• Document work in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) and maintain accurate records.
• Use machine shop, welding, pipefitting, media blasting, and painting equipment to fabricate new parts, tools, and rebuild existing equipment to improve the operation of machinery.

What you’ll bring to the team:

• Associate’s degree (or equivalent) in Electromechanical Technology, Electrical/Instrumentation or Mechanical Maintenance or completion of a State Apprenticeship Program.
• 4 years of experience.
• Considerable knowledge of the operation, installation, maintenance, and repair of stationary and mobile mechanical equipment used in a wastewater treatment facility, collection system, or other industrial settings.
• Knowledge of permit-required confined space, respiratory protection and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, system diagrams and blueprints.
• Valid Wisconsin motor vehicle operator’s license.
• Great Communication and Collaboration Skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Why Work at NEW Water:

• Strong commitment to employee development
• Strong commitment to teamwork and work culture
• Directly play into the health of the community and environment
• Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) Pension
• Wisconsin Deferred Compensation (WDC) Program
• Paid Vacation and PTO
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program(s)

Who We Are

NEW Water is a public utility that provides regional clean water services to 15 municipal customers, serving approximately 239,000 residents throughout a 285-square-mile area. NEW Water embraces cultural attributes of Safety, Team, Environment, and Respect, as we strive to protect our most valuable resource, water. Proudly serving our community since 1931, NEW Water provides an essential service to protect public health, our precious waterways, and support economic development. NEW Water cleans an average of 41 million gallons a day, so that our community can do laundry, flush the toilet, and run their businesses whenever they want knowing that the receiving waters are being protected

NEW Water, the brand of the Green Bay Metropolitan Sewerage District