Maintenance Technician - Water Treatment Plant at City of Northampton, MA – Northampton

The City of Northampton is seeking a WATER MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN!

One (1) Full-time Vacancy: 40 Hours per week

Schedule: Monday through Friday froma.m. –p.m.

Pay Rates effective July 1, 2025:

· Grade 2D; Hourly Pay Rate Range: $25.11-$29.09

· Anticipated Hiring Hourly Rate range: $25.11-$27.30

· Additional Stipend of $2.00 per hour for CDL License

· Additional Stipend of .25 per hour for Hoisting License

DEFINITION:

This position is responsible for the maintenance and repair of Plants, buildings, equipment and grounds of Water Treatment Plant.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Repairs and maintains facility machinery, pump stations and other equipment as directed; records maintenance and repair activity.
• Cleans and maintains all Plant buildings and ancillary structures.
• Performs upkeep of all Plant and ancillary structure grounds, including snow and trash removal and mowing.
• Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on all equipment.
• Assists in flood control operations as needed.
• Understands and follows all safety regulations.
• Provides assistance to other Divisions as directed.
• Participates in snow removal operations.
• Performs similar or related work as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or equivalent; one year of experience in work related to the maintenance and repair of equipment or facilities in an industrial setting; equivalent combination of education and experience.

CDL Class B and MA Hoisting Engineer 2B required at time of hire. Other licenses are required after date of hire and are defined in the Local 98 collective bargaining agreement contract.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY, AND SKILLS:

Knowledge: Industrial mechanical, electrical, plumbing and hydraulic repair and maintenance knowledge.

Abilities: Ability to understand and follow instructions; ability to perform strenuous physical labor and work effectively; ability to read and understand blueprints.

Skills: Mathematical skills; mechanical, repair and maintenance skills; welding and metal fabrication skills.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The nature of duties may involve continuous presence of unpleasant or irritating elements, such as considerable noise, odors, chemical fumes, dust, smoke, heat, cold, oil, dirt or grease. Includes work under typical shop conditions, outdoor work in all weather conditions or work in confined spaces. Work may require emergency response outside of normal business hours. Travel during adverse weather conditions may be required.

PHYSICAL, MOTOR, AND VISUAL SKILLS:

Physical Skills: Work requires moderate physical strength and effort daily, such as lifting heavy objects, carrying the object(s) and stacking them or moving them. In addition, pulling, pushing, standing or walking for the full work day may also be involved.

Motor Skills: The work may involve assignments requiring application of hand and eye coordination with finger dexterity and motor coordination. The operation of heavy trucks or equipment may be required for long periods of time.

Visual Skills: Essential position functions require the ability to operate a motor vehicle and specialized heavy motor equipment. In addition, essential position functions, including reading meters, require good close, distant, and peripheral vision and depth perception at correctable ranges

BENEFITS:

All benefits and privileges are consistent with the Local 98 Collective Bargaining Agreement Contract.

~ Equal Opportunity Employer ~