Lead Plant Maintenance Technician
About The Position
The purpose of this position is to work in a lead capacity to maintain and repair Brazos River Authority (BRA) water and/or wastewater facilities, equipment, projects, and grounds. This is accomplished by overseeing less experienced employees while performing preventative and corrective maintenance on equipment; maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and rebuilding pumps, motors, blowers, and plumbing; monitoring plant functions; diagnosing and repairing malfunctions or breakdowns on plant equipment; and performing general and preventative maintenance on BRA buildings and grounds. Other responsibilities include providing input on budget expenditures; ordering supplies; fabricating equipment; assisting with training and mentoring less experienced plant maintenance technicians; assisting with general administrative functions; performing general and preventative building maintenance; performing grounds maintenance at facilities; painting equipment, buildings, and structures; communicating Plant Maintenance Crew Leader's instructions to staff; and any other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Minimum six years' experience or equivalent combination of experience
- Valid Texas Class C Driver's License and Good Driving Record
- Class D Water and/or C Wastewater Certification
- Must obtain a Class C Water and/or C Wastewater Certification within six months of hire
- Approved Hazmat training is required within six months of hire
- High School Diploma
Nice To Haves
- Welding/Fabrication experience
- Industrial Electrical Repair experience
- Pump/Motor Maintenance repair experience
- Maintenance Certification
Responsibilities
- Oversee less experienced employees while performing preventative and corrective maintenance on equipment
- Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and rebuild pumps, motors, blowers, and plumbing
- Monitor plant functions
- Diagnose and repair malfunctions or breakdowns on plant equipment
- Perform general and preventative maintenance on BRA buildings and grounds
- Provide input on budget expenditures
- Order supplies
- Fabricate equipment
- Assist with training and mentoring less experienced plant maintenance technicians
- Assist with general administrative functions
- Perform general and preventative building maintenance
- Perform grounds maintenance at facilities
- Paint equipment, buildings, and structures
- Communicate Plant Maintenance Crew Leader's instructions to staff
- Perform any other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- TCDRS Retirement
- 457/401
- Life Insurance
- LTD
- Wellness Programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO
- Holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
