Filter Plant Technician

Are you great at troubleshooting and solving problems? Do you have an Electrical/Mechanical background? Green Bay Water is looking for a highly skilled, full-time Filter Plant Technician who can provide preventative maintenance on filtration and ozonation equipment including pumps, electric motors, chemical feed equipment, and more! Apply now!

 Hiring Range: $39.21 - $43.33 /hour.  

 Work Schedule:  Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3 :00 p.m., plus additional hours as required which may include nights, weekends and holidays.

 No residency requirement.

 The City of Green Bay is a leader in employee health and wellness with its Health/1265 program with a goal to engage all employees in their own health and well-being by providing insurance premiums incentives and other benefits.

At the City of Green Bay we strive to foster an environment of diversity, inclusion, and belonging.  We welcome LGBTQ , women, and minority candidates to apply. 

Maintenance/Technician

1. Repairs and maintains filtration and ozonation plant equipment including pumps, electric motors, generators, chemical feed equipment, electrical equipment, instrumentation, boilers, heaters, diesel and gas engines, valves, pipes, meters, basins, and filters.
2. Monitors SCADA control systems and makes proper adjustments.
3. Inspects, repairs, and performs preventative maintenance on water treatment equipment and controls.
4. Inspects, repairs, and maintains structures and building equipment.
5. Performs water quality lab tests using proper analytical techniques.
6. Calibrates and troubleshoots instrumentation and complex control loops and equipment.
7. Works safely with hazardous chemicals using proper techniques and safety guidelines.
8. Utilizes computer and related software to perform job duties.

 
General

1. Participates in on-call program for filter plant and pumping section.
2. Performs computerized record keeping and report generation. 
3. Stays abreast of latest technology.
4. Maintains safe work areas and equipment.
5. Performs other related work as required.

• Associate degree in Electronics, Instrumentation Technology, Electrical/Mechanical, or related field.
• Four years' experience in related field.
• State of Wisconsin Surface Water Treatment, Distribution, and Ground Water Certifications are desired.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record.
• Post high school electrical and/or related mechanical maintenance training.

A combination of equivalent experience and/or education may be considered.

• Considerable knowledge of water treatment equipment, processes and treatment chemicals. Considerable knowledge of mechanical and building maintenance. Considerable knowledge of occupational hazards and safe work practices. Good knowledge of SCADA control systems. 
• Considerable skill in operating and maintaining treatment plant equipment. Considerable skill in troubleshooting control loops and equipment, calibrating various analyzers, meters and valves. Working knowledge of PLC’s. Working skill in plumbing/pipe fittings. Considerable skill in using laptops and other computer equipment to test, calibrate, configure and repair complex electrical and electronic devices. 
• Considerable skill in repairing chemical feed equipment. Considerable skill in working safely in a chemical handling environment. Considerable skill in consulting and using equipment manuals, read and interpret plans, specifications, circuitry/wiring and ladder logic diagrams for operation and maintenance practices.  Considerable skill in reading mechanical and electrical drawings. Working skill in maintaining diesel and gas driven engines.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.   Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.  Ability to proficiently utilize a computer and the required software.  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the staff and the public.  Ability to set priorities in a maintenance environment. Ability to identify trends in water treatment equipment, determine outcomes, and make adjustments to equipment as required.  Ability to use time effectively and efficiently.  Demonstrates alertness and ability to anticipate problems.  Ability to work the required hours of the position, including availability to work extended hours and after- hours call-ins as needed.

May be required to demonstrate minimum competency by successfully passing approved tests.
 

Physical Requirements:

Ability to perform the following activities:

• Lift and/or carry up to 10-20 pounds.
• Occasional lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds
• Frequent standing, walking, sitting, crawling, reaching and stooping.
• Occasional climbing of ladders.
• Occasional work in confined spaces.
• Ability to focus on projects for a long period of time.
• Ability to work in inclement conditions.
• Ability to wear respiratory protection equipment as required by safety protocols. 

The above is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Salary : $39 - $43