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TARGET CLOSE DATE:

07/13/2026

PAY GRADE:

Grade 19

TYPE:

Full time

JOB SUMMARY:

Jefferson County is seeking well-qualified, motivated Water Reclamation Facility Maintenance Workers to maintain the mechanical and electrical Water Reclamation Facilities’ machinery and related apparatus at lift stations. Employees in this job classification perform general and preventative maintenance on various equipment, stations, buildings, and locations throughout the Water Reclamation Facility, and assist in major plant repairs and installations under the guidance of a Senior Water Reclamation Facility Maintenance Worker. Employees in this class also assist with the fabrication of parts such as pump shafts, pistons, and other equipment parts by gathering tools, making measurements, and preparing materials. Work is performed primarily in and around Water Reclamation Facilities.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

Jefferson County provides competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more. The pay range for this job is presented below:

$47,736 - $74,068

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The following are job-related qualifications that are required for employment consideration for this position:

• Driver’s license.                           

• Work experience performing preventive maintenance on industrial equipment including pumps, blowers, gearboxes, etc.

• Work experience using a variety of power tools (e.g., impact wrenches, saws, drills).   

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES:

• Participates in the fabrication of machinery parts such as pump shafts, pistons, and other equipment parts by using lathe, milling machines, and welding equipment.

• Participates in major plant repairs and installations of pumps, grit systems, shafts, bar rakes, pipe fittings, plumbing, electrical controls and other Water Reclamation Facility equipment.

• Troubleshoots and diagnoses problems with Water Reclamation Facility equipment by inspecting equipment, identifying root cause of problems, and determining solutions.

• Performs general and preventative maintenance on various equipment, stations, buildings, and locations throughout the Water Reclamation Facility to ensure proper and safe plant operations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Job involves moderate physical exertion required for occasional prolonged periods of lifting, carrying, climbing, stooping, kneeling, or crouching. May involve occasional lifting of items or objects weighing up to 75 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed primarily in and around Water Reclamation Facilities. Work involves the use of various hand and power tools such as hammers, screwdrivers, wrenches, drills, grinders, saws etc. Job may require exposure to biological and/or chemical hazards, including raw sewage. Job may also require exposure to airborne contaminants (e.g., dust, odors, smoke, toxic fumes).

EEO STATEMENT:

The Personnel Board of Jefferson County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment with the Personnel Board of Jefferson County, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.  Each Merit System member city/agency operates its own equal employment opportunity policies available on the individual city/agency website.

ACCOMMODATION:

NOTE:

This job posting may close before, or be extended beyond, the listed Target Close Date based on the employment needs of the Merit System. More detail regarding this job is available by clicking Apply.

DISCLAIMER:

This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required for this position and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.