Maintenance Operator

City of St Joseph; Royal Oak (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

SOCWA is seeking a Maintenance Operator to support the Operations Manager and Foreman in maintaining and repairing the water distribution system, facilities, and fleet. The role involves training in Control Room and Laboratory duties and may require working non-regular hours.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, a valid Michigan driver's license, basic electrical, mechanical and plumbing experience, and the ability to lift 60 pounds and handle stress while making sound decisions.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Valid Michigan driver's license.
• S-1 certification by EGLE is preferred, but lesser certification will be considered while working towards S-1 compliance.
• Must have the ability to work “non-regular” shifts and availability for scheduled, rotating on-call shifts.
• Must have the ability to climb stairs and lift 60 pounds regularly.
• Demonstrated basic electrical, mechanical, and plumbing experience.
• Ability to deal effectively with stress, remain composed, and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Displays pride of job ownership by maintaining a clean and safe work area.
• Demonstrates ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and when interacting with the public.
• Demonstrated basic computer skills.
• Strong verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and repair of the water distribution system.
• Maintenance of property, grounds, buildings and facilities.
• Maintenance of fleet and equipment.
• Will train in Control Room and Laboratory operations and fill-in as needed, including non-regular hours.
• Work in shifts including rotating on-call shifts.

Skills

Valid Michigan driver's license

Strong verbal communication skills

Basic computer skills

Ability to climb stairs and lift 60 p

Stress management and sound decision

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

The Maintenance Operator works under the general supervision of the Operations Manager and the direct supervision of the Foreman. SOCWA delivers fresh, potable water to its eleven member communities and two non-member communities. The Maintenance Operator is responsible for the maintenance and repair of SOCWA’s water distribution system, property and grounds, buildings and facilities as well as fleet and equipment. The Maintenance Operator will be trained in the basic duties of Control Room and Laboratory operations and will work these positions as needed on a fill-in basis, including working some non-regular hours.

High School graduate or G.E.D. equivalent.

Valid Michigan drivers’ license.

S-1 certification by EGLE is preferred, but lesser certification will be considered while working towards S-1 compliance.

Must have the ability to work “non-regular” shifts and availability for scheduled, rotating on-call shifts.

Must have the ability to climb stairs and lift 60 pounds regularly.

Demonstrated basic electrical, mechanical, and plumbing experience.

Ability to deal effectively with stress, remain composed, and make sound decisions under pressure.

Displays pride of job ownership by maintaining a clean and safe work area.

Demonstrates ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and when interacting with the public.

Demonstrated basic computer skills.

Strong verbal communication skills.