Maintenance Technician II / III, Charleston Water System
• Performs skilled duties of moderate difficulty; includes some knowledge of alignment, bearings, seals, lubrication, drives, mech. principles, torque, fasteners, plumbing, piping, and pumps. • Assists with the more difficult assignments in skilled labor such as maintenance of complex diesel or gasoline- powered generator and pump systems. • Performs general maintenance and repair of machinery and related plant equipment such as valves, pumps, gear trains, speed reducers, and hydrants. • Repairs, maintains, and operates power operated machines such as a lift truck, backhoe, tractor mower
• Uses proper measurement tools to align rotating elements. • This associate is required to work with chemicals • May be required to work under emergency conditions. • Required to operate shop equipment. • Read and use blueprints, diagrams, and technical manuals to accomplish specific criteria on job assignments. • Required to operate shop equipment proficiently. • Performs welding (such as MIG, TIG, ARC, etc), grinding or cutting operations on ferrous and non-ferrous metals and other materials as required. • Required to work with chemicals and maintain MSDS chemical safety standards.
• Performs preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance activities on plant equipment and facilities and equipment which may include vibration analysis, oil analysis, HVAC, plumbing, lighting/electrical, office furnishings, grounds keeping, and custodial. • May be required to work during emergency conditions. • Regular attendance is required. • Job performance must conform to all CWS policies and procedures. • Specific knowledge of CWS Environmental Management System policy and procedures.
• Ability to effectively communicate in writing, verbally and with a 2-way radio, to include comprehension of complex oral and written instruction. • Ability to express and receive detailed information through oral communication and make fine distinction in sound, such as when making fine adjustments on machine parts. • Ability to communicate verbal instructions quickly, loudly, and effectively in emergency situations. • Ability to observe and comprehend computer screens and software to generate reports, specifications, memos, and letters.
• Ability to observe repairs and field work in progress. • Ability to distinguish colors in the color spectrum; such as reading color codes on resistor. • Subject to noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level. Hearing Protection Required. • Frequently positions self to move, traverse and lift up to 50 lbs to perform required work. Objects greater than 50 lbs require a two-person operation. • Worker may be required to wear a respirator and/or self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
• This is an entry position. Associate is required to successfully complete the Charleston Water Systems Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship Program, which may include: formal classroom training with the local Technical College, classroom and correspondence courses at the work site, on-the-job training with a qualified trainer, independent learning, work assignments and skills demonstration tests. All training completions have effective deadlines which must be met. Failure to qualify on the training requirements may result in termination.
Salary Range: $49,192.00 ($23.65/hr.) - $73,798.40 ($35.48/hr.)
Hiring Range: $49,192.00 ($23.65/hr.) - $61,484.80 (29.56/hr.)
MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN III
Salary Range: $57,366.40 ($27.58/hr.) - $88,940.80 ($42.76/hr.)
Hiring Range: $57,366.40 ($27.58/hr.) - $71,718.40 ($34.48/hr.)
NOTE: IF YOU PREVIOUSLY APPLIED FOR THE MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN (26-094) JOB ANNOUNCEMENT, YOU DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY FOR THIS POSITION.
APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED THROUGH SEPTEMBER 20, 2026. POSITION MAY BE FILLED EARLIER IF A SUITABLE CANDIDATE IS FOUND
APPLY ONLINE: WWW.CHARLESTONWATER.COM
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.