Senior Maintenance Mechanic: Field Tech & Reliability

Middlesex Water Company; Lindenau (NJ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

12 paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Professional development opportunities

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Under the supervision of the Maintenance Planner, the Maintenance Mechanic III is responsible for supporting the safe and efficient completion of preventive maintenance, capital replacement, and emergency repairs across water treatment plants, well facilities, interconnections, storage tanks, pumping stations, and related production infrastructure.

This role includes both mechanical maintenance responsibilities and field-base d operational support, ensuring equipment reliability and system

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 with the ability to read, write and communicate effectively 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 Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) exchanges.
• Record maintenance activities in CMMS (WACS) when trained.
• Maintain tools, materials, and inventory assigned to tasks.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Participate in team meetings, training, and safety programs.
• Respond to maintenance requests and support operational needs as required.
• Perform on-call duties and overtime as required, with assignments subject to change based on operational needs.
• Serve as part of the emergency response team, including use of SCBA equipment.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Maintenance experience

Verbal communication

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

CMMS WACS

Job description

Under the supervision of the Maintenance Planner, the Maintenance Mechanic III is responsible for supporting the safe and efficient completion of preventive maintenance, capital replacement, and emergency repairs across water treatment plants, well facilities, interconnections, storage tanks, pumping stations, and related production infrastructure.

This role includes both mechanical maintenance responsibilities and field-base d operational support, ensuring equipment reliability and system