Seeking a Maintenance Mechanic or Senior Maintenance Mechanic team member to join our Jones Ferry Road Water Resources Team. The ideal candidate should be a self-motivated team player with a positive attitude and a proven solid work ethic.
The purpose of this position is to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations within the facilities of OWASA, and to assist in maintaining all company assets. Duties include:
Performing preventive maintenance and corrective repairs on water and wastewater plant equipment, including pumps, various types of electrical equipment such as generators, motors, variable frequency drives, motor control centers, transfer switches, control circuits, and Programmable Logic Controls (PLCs) instrumentation.
Installing new equipment (pumps, motors, etc.), disposing of old equipment.
Inspecting equipment; completing pump station and tank inspections; maintaining spare parts inventory; operating various trucks and other equipment to complete job.
Maintaining plant buildings and facilities; conduct general mechanical, electrical, HVAC and plumbing upkeep, ensuring facility safety standards are met.
Receiving and completing work orders through a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
Serve on the OWASA Spill Response Team
Requires a valid North Carolina Class C Driver’s License. Must meet and maintain the requirements of the Spill Response Team (bi-annual physical, ability to wear a full-face respirator, attending HAZWOPER training, etc.). Physical requirements include the ability to occasionally lift 100 pounds. Position is exposed to all types of weather and outdoor elements; responds to on-call after hour emergencies as needed.
Maintenance Mechanic: Requires High School Diploma or equivalent with at least year of maintenance experience. Knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment desired. Salary range is $46,895 to $70,343.
Senior Maintenance Mechanic: Requires High School Diploma or equivalent with additional specialized school and/or training with at least four years of maintenance experience. Requires advanced knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment and experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). Salary range is $59,774 to $89,661.
Team members are our most important resource. Benefits include:
Membership in the NC Local Government Employee Retirement System (pension plan)
5% Employer 457 plan contribution
Retirement health savings account
Employer paid Health, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Long-term Disability
12 Paid Holidays; Vacation, Sick, Personal, Bereavement and Parental Leave
Ability to transfer unused sick leave from preceding NC Local Government or State agency
Much, much more!
OWASA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to continuous improvement, sustainability, creativity, diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. Visit www.owasa.org to apply for this excellent opportunity. This recruitment will close on November 6, 2024.
