Senior Field Maintenance Technician

middlesexwater; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Middlesex Water Company is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic III to support preventive maintenance, capital replacement, and emergency repairs across water treatment plants, wells, and storage facilities. Under the supervision of the Maintenance Planner, you will help ensure equipment reliability and system performance across multiple sites.

The role requires mechanical aptitude, the ability to work outdoors in varied climates, a high school diploma, and a valid NJ driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must maintain a valid NJ driver’s license.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and/or maintenance experience preferred.
• Willingness to work outdoors and in extreme climates.
• Good verbal communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to and promote company safety policy.
• Conduct facilities checks and visual inspections of equipment to report deficiencies or required repairs.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance tasks such as lubrication, filter changes, and equipment cleaning.
• Assist with basic mechanical repairs under supervision.
• Support capital replacement projects and equipment installations.
• Provide field maintenance support across treatment facilities, wells, storage tanks, and interconnections.
• Safely receive and manage chemical deliveries, including GAC exchanges.
• Record maintenance activities in CMMS (WACS) when trained.
• Maintain tools, materials, and inventory assigned to tasks.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Outdoors work

English communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Middlesex Water Company is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic III to support preventive maintenance, capital replacement, and emergency repairs across water treatment plants, wells, and storage facilities. Under the supervision of the Maintenance Planner, you will help ensure equipment reliability and system performance across multiple sites.

The role requires mechanical aptitude, the ability to work outdoors in varied climates, a high school diploma, and a valid NJ driver’s license.