Wastewater Preventative Maintenance

Lake County Department of Utilities; Mentor-on-the-Lake (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Telemedicine

Gym membership

EAP

12 Paid Holidays

Sick leave

Vacation leave

Personal Days

Overtime

Compensation Time

PERS 10% employee contribution with 14

Employer contribution

Deferred Compensation

Public Student Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Lake County Department of Utilities is seeking a Wastewater Preventative Maintenance technician to repair, inspect and maintain buildings and process equipment at the wastewater treatment plant. The role emphasizes preventive care, routine inspections and timely part replacements to avoid downtime.

The position requires a High School diploma or GED, a valid Ohio driver’s license, and the ability to operate light equipment. Overtime, shift, weekend and holiday work may be necessary.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Ohio driver's license with safe driving record.
• Familiarity with basic maintenance, repairs and using tools.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Tracking and logging inventory, ordering supplies, organizing spare parts and equipment, data entry.
• Perform regularly scheduled maintenance activities to prevent unexpected failures.
• Cleaning, lubrication, oil changes, adjustments, repairs, inspecting and replacing parts, and partial or complete overhauls on equipment and machinery.
• Operates light equipment including tractors, lawnmowers, pumps, and equipment transport vehicles.
• General grounds maintenance including mowing lawn, trimming shrubs, edging sidewalks and driveways, snow removal, and painting.
• Performs other related duties as required/assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Manual dexterity

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic work orders

Job description

Wastewater Preventative Maintenance

The Wastewater Preventative Maintenance position involves duties associated with the repair, inspection and maintenance of buildings and process equipment at the wastewater treatment plant.

Essential Job Functions:

• Tracking and logging inventory, ordering supplies, organizing spare parts and equipment, data entry.
• Perform regularly scheduled maintenance activities to prevent unexpected failures.
• Cleaning, lubrication, oil changes, adjustments, repairs, inspecting and replacing parts, and partial or complete overhauls on equipment and machinery.
• Operates light equipment including tractors, lawnmowers, pumps, and equipment transport vehicles.
• General grounds maintenance including mowing lawn, trimming shrubs, edging sidewalks and driveways, snow removal, and painting.
• Performs other related duties as required/assigned.

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. Familiarity with basic maintenance and operational tasks involving manual labor, preventative care, general repairs, maintaining records, and utilizing tools and equipment to make and/or modify parts or equivalent is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Candidates for this position should possess experience in routine plant equipment maintenance, equipment lubrication schedules, asset management in a factory/industrial setting, and techniques to proactively avoid unplanned equipment downtime. Familiarity with wastewater treatment is preferable. Familiarity with electronic work orders for maintenance. Good written and verbal communication skills; ability to have effective working relationships with fellow coworkers, public officials, the general public, contractors, consultants and customers is preferred. This position may require overtime, shift, weekend and holiday work.

Job Type:

Full Time

Pay:

$20.40 - $34.51 per hour

Fringe 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 Forgiveness

An Equal Opportunity Employer

M.F.H.V.

A drug screening is required.