Water Treatment Plant Maintenance Technician

Lcwasd; Lancaster (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Catawba River Water Supply Project seeks a Water Plant Maintenance Mechanic in Lancaster, SC. You will maintain plant equipment, systems, and infra to ensure safe, compliant drinking water under supervision and district policies.

duties include preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, SCADA calibration, safety checks, and collaboration with contractors. Requires HS diploma; associate degree preferred; valid driver's license and after-hours readiness may be needed.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED; associate degree preferred.
• Knowledge of pumps, motors, valves, piping, and chemical feed equipment.
• Understanding of electrical systems up to 480V and SCADA/process controls.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventative and predictive maintenance on pumps, motors, valves, chemical feed systems, filters, clarifiers, blowers, compressors, generators, and other equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and process equipment issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to maintain operations.
• Maintain chemical feed systems and inspect safety equipment to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Inspect and calibrate process monitoring equipment including turbidity meters and detectors.
• Coordinate equipment shutdowns and support contractors during maintenance windows.
• Support on-call rotations and assist with training new maintenance staff.

Skills

Pumps motors gearboxes

SCADA systems knowledge

Electrical systems up to 480V

Blueprints & schematics

Troubleshooting

Project multitasking

Communication skills

Lift 50 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in mechanical/electrical/industrial maintenance (preferred)

Job description

Catawba River Water Supply Project seeks a Water Plant Maintenance Mechanic in Lancaster, SC. You will maintain plant equipment, systems, and infra to ensure safe, compliant drinking water under supervision and district policies.

duties include preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, SCADA calibration, safety checks, and collaboration with contractors. Requires HS diploma; associate degree preferred; valid driver's license and after-hours readiness may be needed.