Water/Wastewater Maintenance Technician

Woodard & Curran is an employee-owned engineering, science, and operations firm dedicated to clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and happy people. We foster an inclusive, collaborative culture that supports professional growth, flexibility, and meaningful work, empowering our employees to make a lasting impact on our clients, communities, and the planet.

Key responsibilities include:

• Perform routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance on mechanical systems including pumps, motors, valves, blowers, and chemical feed equipment.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair electrical components such as control panels, motor starters, relays, sensors, and wiring associated with treatment plant operations.
• Maintain and calibrate instrumentation and automation systems used in water and wastewater processes.
• Assist with installation and commissioning of new mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Support emergency repairs and respond to equipment failures to minimize downtime.
• Maintain and repair piping systems, hydraulic components, and rotating equipment to ensure efficient plant operations.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment safely and effectively.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, inspections, and parts usage in the CMMS software.
• Collaborate with operators and other team members to support continuous plant operations and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Monitor equipment performance and recommend improvements or replacements as needed.
• Assists with the maintenance of the inventory control program for the project.
• Performs housekeeping duties in the maintenance department and on maintenance vehicles.
• Performs all work in a safe and professional manner by following established safety, operating, and emergency response procedures.
• Performs all work to produce an end result which meets all goals and objectives.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed. 

Schedule

• Monday – Friday, 6am- 2:30pm. Flexibility and extended shifts to meet the seasonal demands of the water and wastewater system.  Reliable and dependable attendance is an essential function of the position.
 
• Availability for standby duty working evenings, weekends and holidays as needed. 
 
• Availability for standby duty and the ability to be “on-call,” working evenings, weekends and holidays may be required.

What will you need to succeed?

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 3 years’ experience in mechanical maintenance.
• Experience in the maintenance of reclaimed water transmission and distribution facilities, tractor backhoe, farm-type tractors, farm implements, front-end loader, motor grader, and landscape maintenance equipment.
• Requires good reading, math, writing, and verbal communication skills; a good scientific and mechanical aptitude; and the ability to read, interpret, and record data from meters, gauges, scales, panels, and other equipment.
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Requires the ability to carry out verbal and written instructions.
• Must have the ability to establish effective working relationships with other employees.
• Must possess a FL valid driver's license, and have a safe driving record.
• Must be willing to work schedules which may include weekend or holiday duty, carry a company provided radio, and be willing to respond to emergencies at any time.
• Must have a home telephone.
• Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check, pre-placement physical and drug screen before employment