Part-Time Water Plant Technician — Hands-On Operations

City of Hillsboro; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Hillsboro seeks a Water Plant Utility Worker to support the Joint Water Commission Treatment Plant on a temporary, part-time basis. You will perform entry level maintenance and operator tasks under supervision, interacting with plant staff and contractors.

This role offers hands-on experience across pumps, valves, instrumentation, SCADA data monitoring, and field labor like cleaning filters and painting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Ability to perform basic maintenance tasks.
• Willingness to learn SCADA and support plant operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic preventative maintenance on pumps, valves, and instrumentation.
• Gather data, adjust processes, and report plant conditions.
• Learn and utilize SCADA to monitor and control operations.
• Operate hand and power tools as instructed.
• Assist with cleaning filters, washing equipment, and other maintenance tasks.
• Operate equipment such as pressure washers and mowers.

Skills

Basic maintenance

SCADA

Hand tools

Data gathering

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SCADA systems

Pressure washers

Mowers

Hand tools

Job description

City of Hillsboro seeks a Water Plant Utility Worker to support the Joint Water Commission Treatment Plant on a temporary, part-time basis. You will perform entry level maintenance and operator tasks under supervision, interacting with plant staff and contractors.

This role offers hands-on experience across pumps, valves, instrumentation, SCADA data monitoring, and field labor like cleaning filters and painting.