Wastewater Treatment Plant Maintenance Technician

Wastewater Treatment Plant Maintenance Technician Published on April 30, 2026 Department(s):

Public Works and Utilities Location:

Pittsburg, KS

POSITION SUMMARY

Wastewater Treatment Plant Maintenance Technician performs industrial related maintenance duties to keep wastewater treatment processes operational. This position will also perform facility maintenance duties in addition. Such duties to perform can include lubricating, performing readings, preventative maintenance activities, tear down, repairs, removal and re-installation activities, inspections, analyzing and performing predictive maintenance, recommending of purchasable items, assisting with capital planning, and assisting with potential costs for setting financial budgets. The overall expectation job duties, responsibilities, knowledge and competencies are further defined within the Association of Boards of Certification for Plant Maintenance Technologists for Need-to-Know Criteria. Reports to the Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent. The primary duties of work are performed indoors and outdoors; and may include working in adverse weather conditions. Work may involve 24-hour availability during emergency situations. This will include overtime and call back situations as required. Work in confined spaces and trench excavations as required. Work will include extreme heights. The job position summary, duties and responsibilities are not intended to be, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, or competencies with this job. Performs other duties as assigned. Check out the link below for a complete list of job duties and responsibilities. Qualifications

POSITION COMPETENCIES

Operation and Maintenance Knowledge of; Boilers, Compressors/Blowers, Heavy Equipment, Pump Operations, Pump Components, Valve Application, Bearings and Bushings, Drive Equipment, Shafts, Materials, Tanks, Tools, Ancillary Crafts, Piping, and Lubrication Electrical and Instrumentation Knowledge of Electrical Devices, Electrical Concepts, and Level/Flow Devices Math Knowledge of proper math functions to accurately perform computations. Ability to use correct resources to verify computations for functions that are not used on a day-to-day basis. Safety and Administration Some knowledge of project management principles, methods, practices, and procedures. Participates in small design and construction projects and reviews technical drawings, proposed changes and contract amendments prepared by architects, engineers, and contractors for accuracy and compliance with municipal codes, design standards and project specifications, and recommends changes, as required. Knowledge of proper use of self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Knowledge of Lock Out/ Tag Out procedures. Requirements

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Associates Degree or equivalent trade school certificate and 5 years of relevant work experience. High school graduation or equivalent and 7 years of relevant work experience. Kansas Commercial Driver's License Class A. Air Brake Endorsement Tanker Endorsement Automatic Transmission Standard Transmission - May be optionally required OSHA 10-Hour Master Electrician Preferred Certifications in lieu of Certificate of completion from the National Center for Construction Education and Research. Core Curriculum Completion of Level 1 through Level 4 of Industrial Maintenance Electrical Association of Boards of Certification for Plant Maintenance Technologists Class I. Continued certification through Class IV for Plant Maintenance Technologists. Backflow Assembly Prevention, other similar certificate programs will be accepted. Kansas Department of Health and Environment Wastewater Operator Class I. Basic competencies using Microsoft products such as Outlook, Word, and Excel. Ability to utilize smart phones, tablets, and computers for communicating, corresponding, and processing of work tasks. Proven ability to process and utilize asset management systems for handling work requests and work order management. Solid written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate and interact with all levels of personnel within the city and the general public in a positive and cooperative manner. Ability to read and interpret design drawing and specifications including plan and profile drawings, elevations, contours, navigate to drawing details, review specifications for city standard conformance. Wastewater Treatment Plant Maintenance Technician 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars Pittsburg, KS 66762 Full-time City of Pittsburg, KS 5 reviews Full-time Wastewater Treatment Plant Maintenance Technician Published on April 30, 2026 Department(s):

Public Works and Utilities Location:

Pittsburg, KS

POSITION SUMMARY

Wastewater Treatment Plant Maintenance Technician performs industrial related maintenance duties to keep wastewater treatment processes operational. This position will also perform facility maintenance duties in addition. Such duties to perform can include lubricating, performing readings, preventative maintenance activities, tear down, repairs, removal and re-installation activities, inspections, analyzing and performing predictive maintenance, recommending of purchasable items, assisting with capital planning, and assisting with potential costs for setting financial budgets. The overall expectation job duties, responsibilities, knowledge and competencies are further defined within the Association of Boards of Certification for Plant Maintenance Technologists for Need-to-Know Criteria. Reports to the Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent. The primary duties of work are performed indoors and outdoors; and may include working in adverse weather conditions. Work may involve 24-hour availability during emergency situations. This will include overtime and call back situations as required. Work in confined spaces and trench excavations as required. Work will include extreme heights. The job position summary, duties and responsibilities are not intended to be, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, or competencies with this job. Performs other duties as assigned. Check out the link below for a complete list of job duties and responsibilities. Qualifications

POSITION COMPETENCIES

Operation and Maintenance Knowledge of; Boilers, Compressors/Blowers, Heavy Equipment, Pump Operations, Pump Components, Valve Application, Bearings and Bushings, Drive Equipment, Shafts, Materials, Tanks, Tools, Ancillary Crafts, Piping, and Lubrication Electrical and Instrumentation Knowledge of Electrical Devices, Electrical Concepts, and Level/Flow Devices Math Knowledge of proper math functions to accurately perform computations. Ability to use correct resources to verify computations for functions that are not used on a day-to-day basis. Safety and Administration Some knowledge of project management principles, methods, practices, and procedures. Participates in small design and construction projects and reviews technical drawings, proposed changes and contract amendments prepared by architects, engineers, and contractors for accuracy and compliance with municipal codes, design standards and project specifications, and recommends changes, as required. Knowledge of proper use of self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Knowledge of Lock Out/ Tag Out procedures. Requirements

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Associates Degree or equivalent trade school certificate and 5 years of relevant work experience. High school graduation or equivalent and 7 years of relevant work experience. Kansas Commercial Driver's License Class A. Air Brake Endorsement Tanker Endorsement Automatic Transmission Standard Transmission - May be optionally required OSHA 10-Hour Master Electrician Preferred Certifications in lieu of Certificate of completion from the National Center for Construction Education and Research. Core Curriculum Completion of Level 1 through Level 4 of Industrial Maintenance Electrical Association of Boards of Certification for Plant Maintenance Technologists Class I. Continued certification through Class IV for Plant Maintenance Technologists. Backflow Assembly Prevention, other similar certificate programs will be accepted. Kansas Department of Health and Environment Wastewater Operator Class I. Basic competencies using Microsoft products such as Outlook, Word, and Excel. Ability to utilize smart phones, tablets, and computers for communicating, corresponding, and processing of work tasks. Proven ability to process and utilize asset management systems for handling work requests and work order management. Solid written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate and interact with all levels of personnel within the city and the general public in a positive and cooperative manner. Ability to read and interpret design drawing and specifications including plan and profile drawings, elevations, contours, navigate to drawing details, review specifications for city standard conformance.