Maintenance Technician I

Nexus Water Group; Elgin (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Vacation time

Paid holidays

Floating time

Sick time

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Education allowance

Job summary

Nexus Water Group is seeking a Maintenance Technician I to join our South Carolina field team. The role involves performing maintenance on the distribution and collection system, inspecting pumps, motors, valves, and blowers, and supporting operations and customer service as needed.

Ideal candidates will have 3–5 years of maintenance experience in utilities or a related field, plus a HS Diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of maintenance and preventive maintenance in a utility, industrial, or related environment.
• H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• Valid Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for sewer line repairs, line installation, plant, and related equipment installation/maintenance
• Maintains work truck/tools
• Troubleshot site equipment, including pumps, power units, process and treatment system electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical equipment
• Pulls motors/pumps for repair, including wiring and fabrication of parts as necessary
• Replaces valves
• Assists in construction, installation, and replacement of water and wastewater pipelines, valves, hydrants, and related infrastructure
• Operate and maintain construction equipment (e.g., excavators, compactors, pipe cutters) in support of capital improvement projects
• Perform site preparation, trenching, shoring, and backfilling while adhering to safety and permitting requirements
• Read and interpret construction plans, maps, and specifications to ensure accurate installation and project compliance
• Support project documentation, material handling, and coordination with engineers, inspectors, and contractors to maintain project timelines

Skills

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Operations support

Safety compliance

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Who We Are

Driven, knowledgeable, and passionate about water, our South Carolina team is in the business of delivering a product everyone uses and depends on. We provide water and wastewater services to over 150 South Carolina communities across the state. It all starts with our people - proud members of their communities, dedicated to delivering safe, reliable, and cost-effective water utility services. Join us and be a part of a team that values sustainability, innovation, and the wellbeing of our communities.

Purpose of the Job

Imagine being part of a team that supplies the essential element for life. Water is the very foundation of this planet, the life-giving essence in all of us. Driven, knowledgeable and passionate about this essential resource, the South Carolina Water Utilities team, a subsidiary of Nexus Water Group, is in the business of delivering a product everyone uses and depends on.

Our South Carolina Water Utilities Team is seeking a Maintenance Technician to work within our field team. The Maintenance Technician I performs maintenance on the distribution and collection system, installs taps, and performs maintenance on plant equipment. Inspects and maintains pumps, motors, valves, and blowers in working order, troubleshooting problems as they arise. Maintains work truck and tools. Assists in all areas of operations, maintenance, and customer service as needed for all facility systems within the company.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for sewer line repairs, line installation, plant, and related equipment installation/maintenance
• Maintains work truck/tools
• Troubleshot site equipment, including but not limited to pumps, power units, process and treatment system electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical equipment
• Pulls motors/pumps for repair, including wiring and fabrication of parts as necessary
• Replaces valves
• Assists in the construction, installation, and replacement of water and wastewater pipelines, valves, hydrants, and related infrastructure.
• Operate and maintain construction equipment (e.g., excavators, compactors, pipe cutters) in support of capital improvement projects.
• Perform site preparation, trenching, shoring, and backfilling while adhering to safety and permitting requirements.
• Read and interpret construction plans, maps, and specifications to ensure accurate installation and project compliance.
• Support project documentation, material handling, and coordination with engineers, inspectors, and contractors to maintain project timelines.

What We Offer

• 401 (k) Company Match
• Vacation Accrual: Starting at 3 weeks per year
• Holidays: 10 company-paid holidays per year
• Floating Time: 16 hours of paid floating time per year
• Sick Time
• Additional Benefit Plans include Medical, Dental, Vision, Company-Paid Life Insurance, and more
• Training, Professional Certifications, and Education Allowance

Competencies

• Delivering High Quality Work
• Supporting Coworkers
• Communicating Effectively
• Working Safely

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED in General

Certifications

Driver's License

Physical Requirements

Field-Based Role

Work Experience

Candidates must have 3 to 5 years of experience performing maintenance and preventive maintenance in a utility, industrial, or related environment.

About Our Company

We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any characteristic or condition protected by Federal, state, or local law.

We are an E-Verify participating employer.