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Maintenance Technician-1

Great Lakes Water Authority
Detroit, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 2/15/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/14/2025

Compensation

$19.73 - $25.52

(Based on Experience)

Summary

We are looking for skilled Maintenance Technicians to repair and maintain tools and other equipment associated with installations; perform required routine preventative and predictive maintenance and other related work at our Water Resource Recovery Facility.

Job Responsibilities

  • Maintain electrical distribution, pumping, mechanical and chemical equipment
  • Rebuild and dismantle pumps
  • Complete repairs of heavy equipment and machinery
  • Perform alignments of equipment 
  • Complete valve repairs 
  • Perform routine preventative maintenance 
  • Perform rigging, welding, cutting, machinery alignment 
  • Complete predictive and preventative maintenance 
  • Perform machinery alignment with pumps and motors 
  • Perform plumbing and pipefitting
  • Regularly inspect the working condition and maintain the cleanliness of equipment and surrounding areas
  • Replace and repair major equipment and tools
  • Collect and analyze process and performance data used to diagnose, repair, and perform preventive maintenance of water equipment 
  • Print reading 
  • Perform tests and report results.
  • Maintain various records and prepare reports 
  • Prepare specifications for new equipment 
  • Follow security and safety policies and procedures in carrying out work duties 
  • Provide on-the-job training
  • Perform work-related duties as assigned

Required Education and Experience

  • High School or GED 
  • One (1) year of general laboring, treatment plant operations, mechanical maintenance, and repair, facilities maintenance or electrical repair work, or equivalent training in a related field
  • Advance to Level 2 and obtain a Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator D Certification within three (3) years of Level 1 designation

Other Requirements

· Valid Michigan Driver’s License 

  • Valid CDL-A (Preferred)
  • This position is subject to random drug and alcohol testing 
  • Perform shift work which includes all day, afternoon, night, weekend, and holiday assignments 
  • Must have the ability to work outside in inclement weather

Essential Physical Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This position requires the ability to climb ladders, scaffolding, work in confined spaces, elevated locations and descend underground, lift a minimum of 50 pounds, walk, stand, or work for long periods, demonstrate normal color perception, hear audible alarms and detect abnormal equipment sounds; visually inspect equipment and processes at any time of the day or night, pass a bio-mechanical physical, vision, baseline physical and annual fit tests, wear respiratory protection and other personal protective equipment; perform a variety of laboring tasks involving carrying, stacking, digging, shoveling, hitting, pushing, pulling and other efforts requiring considerable physical strength and stamina. 

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment. Includes health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, 401a, and team member discount programs. Click HERE for more information.

GLWA is an equal opportunity employer.

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