Wastewater Plant Maintenance

Clay Today; Painesville (OH); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Gym membership

Paid holidays

Vacation days

Personal days

PERS 10% employee contribution with 14

Deferred compensation

Job summary

Lake County Department of Utilities is seeking a Wastewater Plant Maintenance professional in Painesville, OH. The role involves maintaining buildings, pump stations and equipment at the Mentor Wastewater Treatment Plant, with emphasis on repair, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid Ohio driver’s license, and a drug screen. Prior year of experience with mechanical/electrical equipment is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Valid Ohio driver’s license with a safe driving record; drug screening required.
• 1 year of experience with mechanical and electrical equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in assigned corrective maintenance work orders.
• Install, troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical equipment at plants or lift stations.
• Lift station maintenance including sweeping, raking, and trash cleanup.
• Collaborate with maintenance and operators to maintain treatment and collection processes.
• Perform preventative maintenance and inspections on process equipment, machinery and structures.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Public interaction

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

#### Wastewater Plant Maintenance at Lake County Department of Utilities# Wastewater Plant MaintenanceLake County Department of UtilitiesPainesville, OHFull-timeMaintenance, Installation & RepairPosted on October 01, 2026The Wastewater Plant Maintenance position involves duties associated with the maintenance of buildings, pump stations and process equipment at the Mentor Wastewater Treatment Plant.Essential Job Functions:- Assists in assigned corrective maintenance work order duties.- Installs, troubleshoots and repairs mechanical and electrical equipment at plants or lift stations.- Lift station maintenance including operating, troubleshooting, repairing, sweeping, raking, and trash cleanup.- On-the-job training at the plants and lift stations on processes and operations. Working with maintenance and operators to maintain the treatment and collection processes at the plants and lift stations.- Preventative maintenance and inspection on all process equipment, machinery and structures to maintain a good operating condition to reduce equipment failures and increase process productivity.Minimum Qualifications:Applicants must have a High School diploma or GED. A valid Ohio Driver's license with a safe driving record and a drug screening are required. One (1) year experience with mechanical and electrical equipment, operations and maintenance or equivalent is preferred.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Candidates for this position should have good written and verbal communication skills; ability to have effective working relationships with fellow coworkers, public officials, the general public, contractors, consultants and customers. This position will include physical labor, including working outdoors in all types of weather conditions. This position may require overtime, shift, weekend and holiday work, as well as flexible hours and rotating days.Job Type: Full TimePay: $20.40 - $34.51 per hourFringe Benefits:- Medical, Dental, Rx, Vision, Telemedicine, Gym Membership, EAP- 12 Paid Holidays- Sick (4.6 hrs./pay), Vacation (3.1 hrs./pay), Personal Days (6/yr. from sick time), Overtime, Compensation Time- PERS 10% employee contribution with 14% employer contribution, Deferred Compensation, Public Student Loan ForgivenessApply at https://lakecountyohio.isolvedhire.com/jobs/, or 105 Main Street, Painesville, OH, 44077 by October 30, 2026. Please reference job #2026-18An Equal Opportunity EmployerM.F.H.V.