Maintenance Mechanic

Lakeview Veterinary Hospital, LLC; Worthington (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in environmental services is looking for a Maintenance Mechanic to join their Worthington, Minnesota team. This position involves the operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment plant, along with basic to advanced mechanical repairs. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in the field and be dedicated to maintaining effective operations while ensuring safety standards.

Benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid sick time

Paid parental leave

Medical, dental and vision plans

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in maintenance and operation.
• Must have Minnesota Wastewater License or ability to obtain.
• Ability to lift or move up to 40 lbs regularly.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical and electrical repairs on plant equipment.
• Participate in daily operations and maintenance of the facility.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and data entry for reports.

Skills

Electrical experience

Mechanical repairs

Preventative maintenance

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree or higher (preferred)

Tools

Hach WIMS

SEMS CMMS

Utility Cloud

Job description

Woodard & Curran is a national engineering, science, and operations firm with a simple vision for clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and happy people. As an employee-owned company, we strive to cultivate teams that encourage collaboration in an inclusive culture. We seek talented individuals from all backgrounds to help us address a broad range of water and environmental issues. We prioritize our people, offering opportunities for professional growth, ownership, and flexibility. This commitment enables us to make a meaningful impact on our clients, communities, and the planet.

Woodard & Curran draws on the experience of hundreds of certified operators across the country, backed by the knowledge and skills of hundreds more engineers, scientists, and regulatory experts, to quickly tackle the most challenging operational issues and keep treatment plants running efficiently and in full compliance. Woodard & Curran also aids employees in earning, upgrading, and keeping their certifications within the industry.

What will you be doing at Woodard & Curran?

Be part of a team that treats you with respect and dignity. You will be working in a wastewater plant that treats pre-treated Industrial wastewater from a direct discharge facility. If you enjoy working outdoors protecting nature's precious resource, water, then this position is for you. Woodard & Curran is dedicated to our employee's growth and development and wants to help you on your career path.

The Worthington, Minnesota staff is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment plant and the building and grounds. The Maintenance Mechanic will be responsible not only for process monitoring and adjustments but will perform basic to advanced mechanical and electrical repairs on pumps, compressors, valves, HVAC equipment, and various types of electrical equipment including VFDs, power systems, and much more.

Schedule: The schedule is typically Monday - Friday, with rotating weekends and holiday coverage. In addition, operators will be required to respond to emergency situations and work in inclement weather as needed. Our staff participates in an "on call" rotation for plant coverage outside normal workday hours and shifts may include weekends and holidays.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Participates in the daily operations and maintenance of the wastewater treatment facility as directed by the Plant/Project Manager.
• Operates and maintains collection pipelines or distribution network and all associated components.
• Performs preventative maintenance and repair of all plant equipment.
• Daily inspection of operating sites.
• Performs data entry and report generation, including data for preparing the Monthly Operating Report.
• Coordinates to ensure that other plant employees follow established administrative, safety, and operating policies.
• Monitors and controls assigned tasks to ensure cost-effective service.

What will you need to succeed?

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the operation and maintenance of pumps, motors, electrical and automation equipment, plumbing fixtures, boilers, and compressors.
• Electrical experience (wiring, wire diagrams, line diagrams, circuit boards, UPSs, VFDs, PLCs) and power system experience.
• Experience working in a wastewater treatment facility preferred.
• High School or trade school diploma is required, Associate Degree or higher preferred.
• A valid motor vehicle operator's license.
• Minnesota Wastewater License or the ability to obtain through operators exam.
• Knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions involved in wastewater treatment work.
• Knowledge of computer applications, and ability to use & learn various software programs (Hach WIMS, SEMS CMMS, and Utility Cloud).
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply instructions, drawings, and specifications for work assigned.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, other personnel, and the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Must be able to lift or move up to 40 lbs. on a regular basis.
• Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check, pre-placement physical and drug screen before employment.

$25 - $30 an hour

Depending on qualifications and experience.


Employee Support & Benefits

Retirement Savings:

• 401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions: The company matches 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed

Time away from work:

• Observed holidays: Choose up to 9 holidays to observe annually

• Vacation: Accrued based on years of experience and calculated on hours worked

• Sick time: Paid sick time for non-work related illness or injury.

• Parental leave: Up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding

Coverage and support for your needs and well-being:

• Disability: Paid short and long term disability

• Health: Medical plan options; plus dental and vision plans.

• Life: Basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance for employees and families is available through Sun Life.

• Wellbeing: DarioMind assistance program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing resources.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Woodard & Curran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply. We are committed to ensuring our employment practices are non-discriminatory and based solely on job-related factors.

If you have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to apply, please contact Beth Sweitzer .

Inclusion & Belonging

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds to apply, as we believe that different perspectives and experiences enrich our workplace and enhance our ability to serve our clients and communities effectively.

At Woodard & Curran, we are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive work environment. We understand that the best solutions for our clients and communities come from a culture that nurtures the success and growth of all employees. As an employee-owned organization, our dedication to fostering growth, access and opportunity empowers us to serve our clients effectively and advance our mission of making a positive impact on the world. Our success is rooted in supporting our team members to reach their full potential, enabling us to deliver the most innovative, sound and effective solutions to improve our communities around us.

Non-Solicitation Disclosure:

Please be advised that we do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from recruitment agencies. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted without a signed contract in place will be considered unsolicited and will not be eligible for any referral fees. Recruitment agencies must have a valid, signed agreement with our company prior to following the submission process to consider potential candidates.