Water & Wastewater Equipment Technician I — Field Maintenance

CHARLES COUNTY GOVERNMENT; La Plata (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles County Government is seeking an Equipment Maintenance Technician I to perform water and wastewater system maintenance work for the County's Utility Department. This role assists skilled mechanics in maintaining, installing and repairing equipment used in the system.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and one year of mechanical maintenance experience, and a valid driver's license. It involves safety-sensitive duties and may require on-call and after-hours work in a sewage

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 1 year mechanical maintenance experience.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Able to perform physically demanding work and stand for long periods.
• Willing to work beyond normal hours and be on-call.
• Safety sensitive position with random drug/alcohol screening.

Responsibilities

• Detects and repairs faulty machinery components.
• Cleans and lubricates machinery; changes oil as required.
• Installs new or modified machinery and facilities.
• Prepares and transports materials and tools to work sites.
• Connects and disconnects electrical power.
• Follows safety practices in the performance of all duties.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.
• Monitors SCADA alarm system and County radios.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Hand & power tools

Electrical basics

Safety practices

Confined spaces

Following instructions

Physical stamina

On-call readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SCADA system

Driver's license

Job description

Charles County Government is seeking an Equipment Maintenance Technician I to perform water and wastewater system maintenance work for the County's Utility Department. This role assists skilled mechanics in maintaining, installing and repairing equipment used in the system.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and one year of mechanical maintenance experience, and a valid driver's license. It involves safety-sensitive duties and may require on-call and after-hours work in a sewage