Maintenance Technician II

City of Whitewater; Charlton (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

WhiteWater maintains and operates municipal water and wastewater facilities. The Maintenance Technician performs maintenance to ensure reliable operation and safety of assigned systems, reading blueprints, schematics, and equipment manuals as needed.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, a background in water/wastewater or related technical fields, and be computer literate, with a valid MA license or the ability to obtain one, plus OSHA 10 training where required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Background in water and/or wastewater treatment or supporting technical field.
• Knowledge of MA water/wastewater regulatory requirements is expected.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance to insure proper operation and maintenance of assigned water/wastewater facilities.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, diagrams and equipment specifications.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and safety practices.

Skills

Blueprints/Schematics

Computer literacy

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Electrical/Plumbing/Mechanical background

Job description

Maintenance Technician Position Summary

The person in this position is required to perform maintenance related duties in order to insure the proper operation and maintenance of assigned water or wastewater facilities.

Hiring Requirements/Preferences For Maintenance Technician

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Education or background in water and/or wastewater treatment or supporting technical field (Electrical/Plumbing/Mechanical).
• 3 to 5 years' experience as a Maintenance Technician preferred or 3 to 5 years in a regulated industry.
• Relevant work experience includes but is not limited to water/wastewater treatment plant troubleshooting, operation and maintenance, hazardous material handling, storage or containment.
• Ability to read, interpret and utilize information found in blueprints, schematics, technical manuals diagrams and equipment specifications.
• Basic knowledge of MA Water/Wastewater regulatory requirements
• Must be computer literate.
• Must possess a valid MA 2B Hoisting License or be capable of obtaining one within 6 months.
• OSHA 10 General Industry Certification, or ability to obtain during pre-employment (company provided online training).
• Obtain and maintain a DOT medical card and pass pre-employment drug screen.
• Valid US Driver's License.

For more than 40 years, WhiteWater has been managing, operating, and maintaining municipal and private water and wastewater facilities throughout the northeast with pride and professionalism. We are a subsidiary of R.H. White, an award-winning construction services and solutions company, that has been in business since 1923.

WhiteWater was named 2019 Utility of the Year by the New England Water Works Association and is passionately focused on safely performing great work with our people for our clients. Help us fulfill our mission of protecting public health and (the environment) our most precious natural resource - water.

WhiteWater is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we encourage all qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply.