Maintenance Technician II (Sandwich MA)

City of Whitewater; Sandwich (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Whitewater is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform maintenance duties to ensure proper operation and upkeep of assigned water or wastewater facilities. This role supports municipal utility operations with emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates will have 3–5 years of maintenance experience, a high school diploma or GED, and relevant licenses (MA 2B Hoisting License, OSHA 10, DOT medical card).

Qualifications

• High School diploma or 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair municipal water and wastewater facilities.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems as needed.
• Adhere to safety, regulatory and DOT/DOT med card requirements.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Regulated industry

Blueprints & schematics

Education

High School diploma or GED

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.

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.

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.