Maintenance Technician II

City of Whitewater; Charlton (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WhiteWater seeks a Maintenance Technician to perform essential maintenance on municipal water and wastewater facilities. The role focuses on ensuring safe, compliant operations, troubleshooting equipment, and supporting regulatory requirements.

A strong background in technical fields and hands-on problem solving is valued. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, MA licenses, OSHA 10, and a valid US driver's license.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Background in water/wastewater treatment or supporting technical field (Electrical/Plumbing/Mechanical).
• 3–5 years' experience as a Maintenance Technician or 3–5 years in a regulated industry preferred.
• Experience with water/wastewater treatment plant troubleshooting, operation and maintenance, hazardous material handling, storage or containment.
• Ability to read, interpret, and utilize blueprints, schematics, 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 able to obtain within 6 months.
• OSHA 10 General Industry Certification, or ability to obtain during pre-employment training.
• Obtain and maintain a DOT medical card and pass pre-employment drug screen.
• Valid US Driver's License.

Skills

Water/wastewater plant operation

Troubleshooting

Computer literacy

Reading blueprints/schematics

Regulatory knowledge (MA)

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Background in water/wastewater treatment or related field

Tools

MA 2B Hoisting License

OSHA 10 General Industry Certification

DOT medical card

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.