Maintenance Helper South Essex Sewerage District Salem, MA Job Details Full-time $51,501.07 - $64,035.83 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Professional development assistance Opportunities for advancement Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Teamwork Customer service English High school diploma or GED Driver's License Construction experience

Full Job Description Job Overview:

The South Essex Sewerage District, a wastewater treatment plant located at 50 Fort Avenue in Salem, MA, has been providing wastewater management and treatment services to the North Shore since 1925. SESD seeks qualified applicants for the position of Maintenance Helper to perform work assisting maintenance and operations personnel in cleaning, maintaining, and repairing all facilities and grounds and in repairing equipment, machinery, sewers and right-of-ways for the Maintenance Division. Embark on a rewarding career where your technical skills make a tangible difference! We're committed to supporting your growth and empowering you to excel while ensuring the safety of our economic and public health. Duties Assists operations and maintenance personnel in repairing buildings and equipment and maintaining grounds. Cleans and lubricates pumps, motors, and related equipment; assists in removing, repairing, and replacing equipment as directed. Services, adjusts and makes minor repairs to equipment and attachments. Performs general masonry repair work; cleans and paints equipment, pipes, floors and walls. Performs carpentry and masonry to repair buildings and construct offices. Cuts grass; trims and prunes shrubs and trees; rakes leaves and pulls weeds; removes snow from walks and driveways. Removes debris, such as sticks, rags, rocks, sand, grease, and other foreign matter from manholes, wet wells and sewer right-of-ways; pumps out essential electric manholes to prevent blackouts; examines conditions of lines, manholes, and inverts, and informs supervisor if damage is detected; assists in cleaning of sanitary sewer lines by hand or using machine-driven tool. Assists in the operation of maintenance or automotive equipment. Assists in servicing equipment, machines and attachments; conveys materials and tools around job site; cleans work sites and equipment, removes debris, and places tools in truck after completion of job; erects barricades or traffic cones to protect workers and public. Works with electricians, instrumentation technician, computer technician and mechanics, when so directed. Requirements High School Graduation, or equivalent. Valid Driver's License. Performs manual work, requiring the use of defined procedures and methods, under close supervision to keep the facilities clean and equipment in good working order. Works under the direct supervision of the Facilities Foreman or the Assistant Superintendent of Maintenance. Ability to learn how to operate and maintain equipment and machinery used in maintenance and repair of buildings, grounds, and sewerage system facilities; ability to maintain and evaluate simple records. Ability to use all types of hand and power tools. Strong communication skills in English for effective teamwork and safety instructions. Demonstrated customer service orientation when interacting with internal teams or external vendors. Leadership qualities that support team collaboration and safety adherence are desirable. Starting pay rate commensurate with qualifications and experience. SESD has a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Equal opportunity employer. For additional information, please visit our website https://www.sesd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Submittal-Requirements-Maintenance-Helper-08.06.26.pdf or contact Pam at (978)744-4550 x213.

Pay:

$51,501.07 - $64,035.83 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Opportunities for advancement Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement

Work Location:

In person