WASTEWATER TREATMENT OPERATOR- MAINTENANCE

City of Lawrence • Lawrence, KS

98d • $22 - $24

About The Position

The Maintenance Operator performs skilled, semi-skilled, technical, and manual labor, including rebuilding and repairing machinery and mechanical equipment such as pumps, motors, gearboxes, blowers, valves, belt presses, mixers, filters, chlorination systems, lift stations, wells, and gates. Duties also include troubleshooting electrical systems ranging from 110 to 12,470 volts and various direct-current voltages; repairing HVAC systems; operating heavy equipment and vehicles; and maintaining buildings and grounds. The position requires emergency, after-hours response.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Kansas Commercial Driver’s License.
• Must pass the City background check, post-offer City physical, and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

• Training in mechanical systems, electrical systems, HVAC, building trades, or equipment maintenance.
• One to two years of responsible experience in one of the listed areas.
• Basic knowledge of mathematical principles and computer-controlled systems.

Responsibilities

• Rebuild and repair machinery and mechanical equipment, including pumps, motors, gearboxes, blowers, valves, belt presses, mixers, filters, chlorination systems, lift stations, wells, and gates.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems ranging from 110 to 12,470 volts and various direct-current voltages.
• Repair HVAC systems.
• Operate heavy equipment and vehicles.
• Perform building and grounds maintenance.
• Respond to emergencies after hours.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance, with dependent coverage options based on coverage levels.
• Free Well Care Clinic through LMH and other wellness benefits/perks.
• 12 vacation days accrued per year.
• 12 sick days accrued per year.
• 2 days of personal leave.
• 10 paid holidays.
• Caregiver leave.
• Retirement through the Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED