Maintenance Technician - Wastewater Treatment Plant

Company: Town of Front Royal
Location: Front Royal
Posted on: May 7, 2025

Job Description:

The Town of Front Royal is seeking a qualified and dependable -Maintenance Technician -to perform intermediate skilled and technical work involving the maintenance and repair of specialized machinery and equipment at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. This position also includes general upkeep of buildings and grounds to ensure safe, efficient, and continuous plant operations. This position requires a hands-on individual with a strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standard of environmental and safety compliance. The entry level hiring rate for this position (no experience required) is $19.38/hourly. The Wastewater Treatment Plant runs 24/7/365.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt -

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, Vision & Wellness
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plan through Virginia Retirement System
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off and 14 Observed Holidays
• Disability Insurance
• Life InsuranceSchedule:
  • 6:00am - 4:30pm
  • After hours duties as neededThe Town of Front Royal is an equal opportunity employer in all aspects of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, age, marital status, disability (physical/mental), family medical history, or genetic information, political affiliation, or veteran status. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.
    
    • Plan and implement plant maintenance and repair services.
    • Prepare and maintain maintenance and repair records.
    • Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and electronic problems and perform necessary repairs. Perform preventive maintenance on treatment plant and equipment.
    • Prepare and maintain detailed records on equipment, machinery, inspections, maintenance, and repair.
    • Install and/or make major repairs to engines, pumps, controls, and compressors.
    • Perform repairs and replace motors used for pumping.
    • Use hand, bench, and machine tools in the repair and maintenance of pumps, valves, and other plant machinery.
    • Troubleshoot electrical problems such as shorts, relay malfunctions, loose connections, faulty limit switches, blown fuses, and make necessary repairs.
    • Replace, repair, and maintain a variety of electrical and electronic components.
    • Perform the maintenance of electronic, electric, or mechanical equipment.
    • Check pumps, motors, filters, belts, compressors, connections, oil level, and temperature at treatment plant.
    • Order replacement parts and maintain an inventory of recommended spare parts for the facility's equipment.
    • Check pumping and lift stations for proper operations.
    • Grease pumps and motors as needed.
    • Replace and repair bearings, seals, shafts, sleeves, and other parts.
    • Maintain inspection and maintenance records and recommend necessary repairs.
    • Repair and replace worn out parts.
    • Make tours of plant and ensure all mechanical equipment is operating properly.
    • Perform manual cleaning or preventive maintenance duties as assigned.
    • Maintain grounds using tractors, mowers, blowers, weed eaters, chainsaws, etc.
      • Painting as needed throughout the facility.
      • Follow all safety protocols and comply with local, state, and federal regulations.
        Requirements
        • Education: High School Diploma/GED
        • Experience: Three (3) years of experience in plumbing, mechanical, and electrical repair preferred
        • Valid driver's licenseQualifications
          • Knowledge of common practices, tools, and terminology of the trade
          • knowledge of mechanical trade operations
          • Knowledge of job hazards and safety precautions used by the department
          • Operation of power tools used by the department
          • Operation of tractors, mowers and other related equipment used by the department
          • Communicate in a clear and concise manner both orally and in writing
          • Ability to prioritize and complete tasks in a timely manner
          • Organization and multi-tasking abilities
          • Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods of time
          • Ability to work from sketches, drawings, plans, or specifications
          • Ability to follow directions
          • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates
            Work Environment
            
            • Subject to outside environmental conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, noise, vibration, and atmospheric conditions.
            • May be exposed to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment.
              Physical Demands
              
              • Wastewater Treatment Plant: This is heavy work requiring the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work requires climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions.
                
                
                Compensation details: 19.38 Hourly Wage
                
                
                
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