W/WW Electrical/Mechanical Tech II

Forsyth County Government; Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Forsyth County Government in Cumming, GA seeks a full-time Maintenance Technician for the Water Department-Maintenance to perform preventive maintenance and repair of mechanical, electrical and communications equipment at water and wastewater pump stations, lift stations, and water tanks.

Responsibilities include inspecting pumps and valves, assisting licensed electricians, maintaining electrical systems, managing parts inventory, completing work orders, and staying on-call for emergency tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with one year of maintenance/repair experience at water/wastewater facilities.
• Must possess water distribution certification within one year of hire.
• Must possess wastewater collection certification and a CDL within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Participates in preventive maintenance and repair of mechanical, electrical and communication equipment at facilities.
• Maintains and repairs electrical systems; assists licensed electricians and contractors with high voltage work.
• Inspects and repairs pumps, chemical feeders, chlorinators, fans, gear boxes and other equipment; performs preventive maintenance.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Preventive maintenance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Water distribution certification

Wastewater collection certification

Commercial driver’s license (CDL)

Job description

Salary

$52,458.00 Annually

Location

Cumming, GA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

03662

Department

Water Department-Maintenance

Opening Date

08/25/2026

Closing Date

9/25/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Position Information

The purpose of this classification is to perform administrative and technical tasks to complete preventive maintenance and repair of mechanical, electrical and communication equipment at the water and wastewater pump stations, lift stations, and water tanks.

Essential Functions

• The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
• Participates in the preventive maintenance and repair activities of mechanical, electrical and communication equipment at assigned facilities.
• Maintains and repairs all electrical systems and components; troubleshoots electrical problems; provides assistance to licensed electricians and contractors with high voltage electrical work; assists in installing new equipment, removing small motors for repair and re-installing the same.
• Inspects, maintains and repairs pumps, chemical feeders, chlorinators, transmission fans, gear boxes, and other mechanical equipment; rebuilds and replaces parts; performs preventive maintenance.
• Inspects and repairs air release valves, tanks and booster stations, and transmission line valves; provides all electrical services for the same.
• Observes and monitors flow meters, amp meters, and pressure gauges to determine compliance with operating standards.
• Completes related maintenance tasks; fuels and lubricate systems; repairs lighting systems; conducts security inspections.
• Manages equipment, supply and material inventory of items needed to perform daily tasks; receives deliveries and ensures completeness of orders; monitors supply levels and places orders as needed.
• Completes paperwork for work orders, maintenance records, and requests for supplies and equipment.
• Meets with contractors to provide information and direction regarding various projects.
• Remains on-call to perform emergency tasks as needed.

Additional Functions

This classification is designated as a safety sensitive position which is subject to random drug and alcohol testing and any other drug testing methods as stated in policies adopted by Forsyth County concerning drug and alcohol.

Minimum Qualifications

Performs other related duties as required.

High school diploma or equivalent with one (1) year experience in the maintenance and repair of mechanical, electrical and/or electronic equipment at water and wastewater pump/lift stations; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain certification in water distribution, wastewater collection, and a commercial driver’s license within one (1) year of hire.

Benefits Provided By Forsyth County To Full-time Employees

Personal Leave Accrual

Personal Leave Shall Be Accrued As Follows

• 0 - 4 Years - 20 days per year - 6.16 hours per pay period
• 5 - 14 Years - 25 days per year - 7.70 hours per pay period
• 15+Years - 30 days per year - 9.24 hours per pay period

Observed Holidays

New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving (2), and Christmas (2).

Medical Insurance

• Aetna Choice POS II - $2000 Individual Deductible (Basic Plan)
• Aetna Choice POS II - $1000 Individual Deductible (Plus Plan)
• Kaiser Permanente HMO- $0 Individual Deductible

Dental Insurance

• Base $1,000 Plan
• Buy-Up $1,500 Plan

Vision Insurance

The vision plan offered by Forsyth County Board of Commissioners is administered by Aetna and will offer office visit copays for exams, as well as copays for lenses, frames, and contacts.

Basic Life & AD&D Insurance

The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners recognizes the importance of basic life insurance for all of its employees. The Board provides term life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) protection for each full-time employee. This is a County-paid benefit.

Disability Insurance – Short Term and Long Term

100% paid by Forsyth County. Eligibility begins date of hire.

Short Term Disability

60% of weekly earnings to a maximum of $1,000.00 a week. Eligibility begins 14 days after an accident or sickness and has a benefit period of 24 weeks.

Long Term Disability

60% of monthly earnings to a maximum of $5,000.00 a month. Eligibility begins at 26 weeks to coordinate with the end of Short Term benefits and continues 24 months (Own Occupation).

Additional Life Insurance And AD&D

Rates vary based on amount of coverage selected. Additional life insurance may be purchased for employee, spouse, and children.

Retirement Plan (401K)

Fully vested at five years of employment – 20% graduated vesting annually. Eligible to begin contributions immediately upon hire.

Six Months through One Year of County Service

Forsyth County matches your contributions, dollar for dollar, up to 5% of your pay. That’s a 100% return on the first 5% of pay you save.

Years One through Five

Forsyth County “seeds” your account with 5% of your pay each year, and matches 100% of what you contribute, up to 5% of your pay.

Years 5 through 10

The County continues its automatic “seed” contribution of 5% of pay, matches up to the first 5% of pay that you contribute, then adds a 50% match up to the next 5%.

After 10 Years of Service

You continue to receive a 100% County match on the first 5% of pay you contribute, and 50% on the next 5% of pay you save. But now, the automatic contribution the County makes to “seed” your account each year increases to 7.5% of your pay.

Required Question

Employer Forsyth County

Address 110 East Main Street

Suite 230

Cumming, Georgia, 30040

Phone [phone]

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/forsyth/default.cfm