Maintenance Technician - Water Plant

West Columbia, City of•Water Treatment Plant (Lexington Location), SC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under limited supervision, performs mechanical and electrical repairs and maintenance on water treatment plant systems and equipment to ensure proper operation and compliance with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) standards. Equipment includes pumps, chemical feeders, rapid mixers, chlorinators, air wash blowers, flocculator drives, and flash mixers. The technician schedules and conducts preventive maintenance, estimates repair materials and labor time, recommends and requisitions parts and supplies, ensures repairs and installations meet applicable standards and codes, and maintains service logs. The position reports to the Riverside Water Treatment Plant Superintendent. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., with some overtime, weekend, and on-call hours expected. The job also involves manual labor and work outdoors in varied weather and temperatures, as well as possible exposure to paint fumes, odors, dust, and gases.

Requirements

Vocational or technical school education or training in electrical and mechanical repair or maintenance, plus three to five years of experience in electrical or mechanical maintenance; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid South Carolina driver's license.
Physically able to perform the required manual labor.
Knowledge of state and local plumbing and electrical standards, codes, and requirements governing water treatment plant operations.
Knowledge of water treatment plant operation and maintenance, including recognizing abnormal equipment function and determining appropriate troubleshooting and repair procedures.
Ability to calibrate maintained or repaired equipment and read drawings, charts, and maintenance manuals.
Ability to operate water treatment equipment, motor vehicles, motorized equipment, and diagnostic and repair tools safely.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations and prepare requisitions and other documents.
Ability to read and understand reports, manuals, and written and oral instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, supervisors, plant personnel, other city staff, regulatory personnel, consultants, and the public.
Ability to work under varying adverse weather conditions and moderate stress during emergencies.
Ability to lift or maneuver up to 25 pounds frequently or constantly and lift or carry 50 pounds occasionally; frequently stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and stand briefly.
Ability to see during the day and at night; coordinate hands and eyes when using equipment; handle tools and controls; and differentiate colors and shades.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision, exercise judgment in troubleshooting and repairs, meet deadlines, and organize and prioritize work.

Responsibilities

Inspect, troubleshoot, and diagnose potential problems with pumps and motors; perform general repairs on equipment related to water treatment operations.
Perform mechanical and electrical repairs on water treatment plant systems and equipment, including pumps, chemical feeders, rapid mixers, chlorinators, air wash blowers, flocculator drives, and flash mixers.
Ensure equipment functions properly and operates according to EPA and DHEC standards.
Schedule and conduct preventive maintenance on required equipment at weekly, monthly, semi-annual, or annual intervals as needed.
Recommend equipment, parts, and supplies to the supervisor for repairs and preventive maintenance.
Estimate materials, parts, and job time; requisition the equipment, parts, and supplies needed for repairs.
Ensure repairs and newly installed equipment meet required standards and codes.
Maintain logs of completed service.
Perform other duties and assignments as requested by the water plant superintendent.
Follow safety and housekeeping standards and maintain equipment and machinery in safe, proper working condition; make repairs as needed and report major repairs to the supervisor.