Preventative Maintenance Technician 1

City of Midland, Texas; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2:1 Retirement Plan with TMRS

Educational Tuition Assistance Program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Benef

Midland Municipal Employee Credit Unit

Competitive pay

Medical/Dental/Vision Plan

PTO accrual

Paid holidays

Job summary

The City of Midland, Texas is seeking a Water Plant Maintenance Technician who will repair and maintain pumps, valves, electrical systems, and control circuits across our water purification facilities. You will perform preventive maintenance, assist with plant basins cleaning, and support safety protocols to ensure clean water for the community.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, 1–3 years in a related field, and relevant licenses and certifications; you will work

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• C Water license within 3 years of employment.
• Hazmat Awareness level and SCBA certifications within 1 year of employment.
• Texas Class B CDL or ability to obtain within a reasonable time.

Responsibilities

• Repair pumps, valves, electrical systems and control circuits.
• Perform preventative maintenance per manufacturer recommendations.
• Conduct annual maintenance including cleaning/painting of basins and equipment.
• Perform electrical wiring and troubleshoot electrical problems.
• Serve as shift relief with full accountability as needed.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Reading & interpretation

Plant operations

Mathematical calculations

Testing equipment

Hand tools & welding

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

C Water license within 3 years

Hazmat Awareness level

SCBA certifications within 1 year

Texas Class B CDL (or ability to obtain)

Job description

Scope of Work

Are you a hands-on problem solver with mechanical skills and a commitment to public health? The City of Midland is looking for a dedicated Water Plant Maintenance Technician to keep our water purification systems operating at peak performance.

In this vital role, you'll repair and maintain essential equipment like pumps, valves, and electrical systems that power the city’s clean water supply. From troubleshooting control circuits to performing manufacturer-recommended preventive maintenance, your work directly supports safe, reliable water for the entire community.

Essential Job Duties

• Repairs equipment including pumps, chemical feeders, valves and specialized equipment.


• Performs preventative maintenance on plant equipment according to manufacturer's recommendations.


• Performs annual maintenance at plants including but not limited to cleaning and painting of water treatment basins and painting of equipment.


• Performs electrical repairs including wiring of electric motors, switches, and panels.


• Troubleshoots electrical problems including checking and repairing control circuits.


• Serves as a shift relief as needed, assuming full authority, duties and responsibilities of position that is being filled.


• Performs related duties as required.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

Ability to sit, stand and transport self from building to building. Ability to drive a vehicle to and from various work sites. Employee will work in a seasonal temperatures bending, kneeling, twisting and climbing. Employee can work with potential mechanical, chemical and electrical hazards. Employee may be exposed to communicable diseases while handling raw sewage. Must be able to lift in excess of 50 lbs, climb stairs and open access hatches. Must be able to climb 50 ft ladders and work effectively at that height. Must be able to wear an SCBA.

Required Qualifications

Employee communicates with other employees and the public, as necessary.

Skill in observing, reading and interpreting written materials. Knowledge of plant operations and maintenance. Skill in performing mathematical calculations. Ability to use testing and measuring equipment. Skill in the use of hand tools, test equipment, and welding tools. May work rotating shifts.

High school diploma or equivalent required. One to three years experience in a related field preferred. Must receive and retain a valid 'C\" Water license within 3 years of employment. Must receive Hazmat Awareness level and SCBA certifications within 1 year of employment. Must remain qualified to wear SCBA. Must posses a valid Texas Class 'B' CDL or have the ability to obtain license within a reasonable amount of time.

Benefits

• 2:1 Retirement Plan with TMRS


• Educational Tuition Assistance Program


• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Employer


• Midland Municipal Employee Credit Union


• Competitive pay


• Medical/Dental/Vision Plan


• PTO accrual


• Paid holidays