Onsite Wastewater Plant Technician – Maintenance Pro

City-of-Burlington,-Vermont; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Burlington is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform preventive and corrective maintenance at its wastewater treatment plants and pump stations. The role supports division operations and property, with duties ranging from data monitoring to mechanical/electrical troubleshooting.

Qualified applicants will have a high school diploma and at least two years in preventive/corrective maintenance, with preference for wastewater plant experience, PLC/VFD familiarity, and a Vermont

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 2 years of experience in preventative/corrective maintenance.
• Preferred: 3 years in wastewater plant or industrial setting; journeyman/master electrician; two-year technical college mechanical/electrical program + 1 year wastewater experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist Chief Operator in maintaining wastewater treatment plants and related processes.
• Maintain onsite stormwater treatment facility.
• Monitor and record data from wastewater equipment.
• Operate and perform light maintenance on small equipment.
• Operate pumps, valves, gates, engines and other machinery.
• Perform corrective maintenance and assist with preventive maintenance on plant equipment.
• Diagnose abnormalities in mechanical/electrical systems, including PLCs and interlocked controls.
• Fill out daily operating sheets and maintenance logs.
• Follow safety procedures including Lockout/Tagout and Confined Space rules.
• Possess on-call availability and respond to emergencies on weekends/evenings.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Electrical diagnosis

Mechanical maintenance

PLC operation

On-call readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

PLCs

VFDs

Forklift operation

Job description

The City of Burlington is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform preventive and corrective maintenance at its wastewater treatment plants and pump stations. The role supports division operations and property, with duties ranging from data monitoring to mechanical/electrical troubleshooting.

Qualified applicants will have a high school diploma and at least two years in preventive/corrective maintenance, with preference for wastewater plant experience, PLC/VFD familiarity, and a Vermont