Massachusetts Green Jobs

Wastewater Maintenance Technician I A candidate must hold a current State Wastewater Treatment credential which meets the minimum wastewater operator requirement in the State or Municipality this job is posted in or possess the ability to obtain license within one year of employment. A candidate must operate and maintain the pre-treatment system to ensure the wastewater discharged to the Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) meets Industrial Discharge Permit limits. The candidate for this position must have the knowledge and skill sets to perform corrective, preventative and predictive maintenance on mechanical equipment and instrumentation / control systems to ensure the safe, efficient, reliable, and compliant operation of the wastewater pre-treatment system, following UniFirst guidelines and Best Management Practices. In addition to the job requirements described above, this role will repair, maintain, install, and troubleshoot industrial equipment, systems, and components; including but not limited to: large capacity washers and dryers, pneumatic and steam systems, conveyor systems, and boilers. A candidate will perform preventive / predictive maintenance, address safety issues, and perform indoor and outdoor facility and equipment repair. What you?ll be doing: Perform equipment maintenance in the Wastewater area. Use common tools including but not limited to: hand and power tools such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches, precision measuring instruments, and electrical and electronic testing devices. Ensure safe operation of machinery, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems equipment and components, following blueprints and schematics, operations manuals, manufacturer\'s instructions, and engineering specifications. Troubleshoot sources of equipment problems. Perform boiler chemical testing; records result in logbooks; and makes necessary chemistry adjustments. Perform daily and weekly safety checks on boilers and makes necessary repairs. Record and analyze meter readings of utilities in logs and takes corrective actions where appropriate. Perform daily and weekly location and systems safety checks and follows up to address concerns. Assist with urgent repairs throughout the plant. Inspect motors and belts, checks fluid levels, replaces filters, and performs other maintenance actions while following maintenance procedures. Perform various welding activities including MIG, TIG, ARC, cutting, and brazing. Inspect, clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of location equipment per work procedures or technical manual. Utilize a Computerized Maintenance Management System. Qualifications What we\'re looking for: High school diploma or GED is required. Two-year technical degree in an appropriate background is preferred. Will be required to take and pass UniFirst\'s maintenance hiring assessment to be eligible for hire. A MA Industrial Wastewater Treatment license, MA3I or MA4I is highly preferred. If you don\'t currently hold a MA Industrial Wastewater Treatment license, and you\'re eligible and willing, UniFirst will fund your training and licensure within one year of employment. Equipment Maintenance Knowledge Minimum of 6 months\' work experience repairing industrial processing equipment in a production environment required. Applicable military experience will be considered. Must pass UniFirst\'s maintenance knowledge assessment test to be eligible for employment. Ability to read blueprints and schematics is required. Ability to read and understand maintenance literature printed in English is required. Basic computer and Microsoft office skills are required. Experience using Hand & Power tools is required. Lockout/Tagout experience is required.