Filter Plant Electrical Technician

Filter Plant Electrical Technician

City of Neenah Water Utility is seeking a full time Filter Plant Electrical Technician who is energetic, detail oriented and well organized. This position will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot, and repair a wide variety of equipment and automated systems inherent to the Surface Water/Lime Softening/UV Disinfection Water Filtration Plant.

The purpose of this position is to provide maintenance for the City of Neenah’s Water Filtration Plant. This includes overseeing repair, troubleshooting, and maintenance on all pumping and filtration equipment, buildings, water towers, auxiliary power, and other related treatment and communications equipment.

Required Qualifications:

  • Associate degree or equivalent in the maintenance of industrial equipment.
  • Four years of experience in the electrical/mechanical field with demonstrated ability in diagnostics, repairing mechanical systems and control equipment.
  • Wisconsin DNR Waterworks Operating License for surface water treatment, lime softening, and distribution to be obtained within one year of employment.

Responsibilities:

  • Repairs and maintains filtration equipment including the following
    • Pumps, electric motors, generators, chemical feed equipment, electrical equipment, instrumentation, boilers, heaters, diesel and gas engines, valves, pipes, meters, basins, mixers and cathodic protection systems, and filters.
  • Performs general building maintenance, including carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work.
  • Maintains, repairs, and calibrates laboratory instruments, chemical feed systems, pumping systems, disinfection systems, and online instrumentation.
  • Complies with all safety and work-related regulations.
  • Serves as a backup for all essential tasks of the Water Treatment Plant Operator including plant operation and water quality lab testing procedures.
  • View the Job Description for further detail at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/neenahwi/jobs/4563783/filter-plant-electrical-technician?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobshere.

Compensation and Benefits:

  • The hourly range for the position is $29.40 to $42.03 Starting wage above the midpoint will require Neenah Waterworks Commission approval. 
  • Paid vacation, sick, and holiday
  • Automatic enrollment in Wisconsin State Retirement System (WRS).
  • Affordable health, dental, and vision insurance with access to our free employee health and wellness clinic.
  • Employer sponsored Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and option to participate in a flexible spending account.

How to Apply:

To be considered for this position, please apply via our online application at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/neenahwi/

Applications must include both a cover letter and resume to be considered.

Position will remain open until filled. Candidates are encouraged to submit their application materials as soon as possible.

The City of Neenah is committed to providing everyone with the opportunity to grow and prosper within our community. If you share this same desire, are seeking a meaningful career in public service, and want the opportunity to make a difference in your community, we invite you to consider a career with us. We are committed to the principles of equity and inclusion and actively seek and encourage applications from persons with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas. 

The City of Neenah is an Equal Opportunity Employer.