Plant Maintenance Technician
About The Position
The City of Olathe’s Environmental Services Division wants YOU to join our team of talented and dedicated employees that provide critical water related services to the City of Olathe residents. In years past, our award-winning water production facility treated 5 billion gallons of drinking water for an average daily demand of over 13 million gallons per day while our two NACWA Gold award winning wastewater treatment plants treated a combined average of 6.4 million gallons per day. Our Plant Maintenance group works to make sure our Drinking Water Production, Wastewater Treatment, and Environmental Lab are fully functioning so that we consistently meet or exceed all federal and state regulations while delivering exceptional services to City of Olathe residents. As a Plant Maintenance Technician, you’ll play a key role in supporting the City’s Water Plant, Wastewater Plants, and Environmental Lab by maintaining essential infrastructure, ensuring operational efficiency, and upholding quality and safety standards. We invite you to bring your talent and skills and become a valued addition to a workforce that is our greatest asset. The Plant Maintenance Technician I employs entry-level mechanical skills to maintain and repair industrial equipment and facilities essential for drinking water production, wastewater treatment and related infrastructure. Committed to working safely, they execute scheduled preventive maintenance across operations applying attention to detail to identify and report potential maintenance issues. Under the supervision of experienced team members, they troubleshoot and repair increasingly complex systems. The Plant Maintenance Technician I is the first level in a three-level career progression of Plant Maintenance Technician I, II and III.
Requirements
- One year or more of experience in a related field such as HVAC technician, plumber, electrician, or mechanical maintenance is preferred.
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Specialized courses in a related field are preferred.
- A valid driver’s license and favorable driving record are required.
- A Class I Plant Maintenance Technologist certification is required within 24 months of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of relevant experience in water/wastewater equipment, facility maintenance, or equivalent experience in a related field is required.
- Specialized courses in water or wastewater plant maintenance or related fields is preferred.
- Progress toward certification as one of the following is preferred: HVAC master technician, master plumber, master electrician, or mechanical maintenance technician.
- Five years of relevant experience in water/wastewater equipment, facility maintenance, or experience in a related field is required.
- A vocational certificate or associates degree in a related field is preferred.
- Certification as one of the following is preferred: HVAC master technician, master plumber, master electrician, or mechanical maintenance technician.
Responsibilities
- Conducts preventive and corrective maintenance on specialized and complex industrial equipment used in drinking water production and wastewater treatment such as pumps, mixers, motors, blowers, valves, actuators, and water and wastewater lines.
- Skillfully operates an extensive range of tools, machinery, and mobile equipment, spanning from precision hand tools to advanced medium-duty equipment and sophisticated electronic testing devices.
- Engages in troubleshooting, repair, and replacement tasks; collaborates with operations and maintenance teams to identify and implement improvements; with on-the-job training and oversight from senior technicians, builds HVAC skillset and electrical system competency.
- Performs work as assigned by Supervisor or Superintendent; manages and updates maintenance logs and records using Cartegraph asset management software; handles procurement of supplies and parts when necessary.
- Escorts vendors performing contracted services to work site working to communicate between the contractor, Supervisor and Superintendent when needed.
- Fulfills on-call duties and overtime as required; operates vehicles and drives to and from different work sites.
Benefits
- Generous clothing and footwear allowance
- Free on-site health clinic for employees on the City’s insurance plan
- Excellent work-life balance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
