Central Maintenance Technician in Valdosta, Georgia at CITY OF VALDOSTA

The City of Valdosta Utilities Department is accepting applications for the position of full time Utility Maintenance Technician. This position’s duties include:

• performing technical duties in the maintenance and repair of a water or wastewater treatment plant.
• Assisting in the maintenance and repair of plant equipment; performs preventative and corrective maintenance.
• Assisting in the preparation and maintenance of maintenance records.
• Assisting in the modification and installation of equipment and parts.
• Monitoring plant observations and reports malfunctioning equipment to supervisor. Operates a filter press.
• Operating a front-end loader and other equipment as needed. Cuts grass and maintains plant grounds. Assists in the rebuilding of system books. Cleans and maintains plant tanks.

• Knowledge of treatment plant processes and procedures, city and department policies and procedures, work safety principles and practices, data acquisition and records preparation principles
• Skills in the operation and maintenance of job-related tools and equipment, inspection of plant processes and the recording of related data, operation of assigned vehicles, oral and written communication
• At least one (1) to two (2) years’ experience in a related field
• Possession of a valid driver’s license
• High school diploma or GED
• Must satisfactorily complete a background check, drug test and pre-employment physical