Mechanic in Training – Water/Wastewater Treatment Facility
📍 Hoboken, NJ 07030
💲 $20.00 – $24.00 per hour
🕒 Monday – Friday, 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Job Summary:
We are seeking a Mechanic in Training to join our water/wastewater treatment operations team. This role involves performing preventive and corrective maintenance on treatment plants and related equipment, helping ensure reliable operation of critical municipal systems.
Responsibilities:
· Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on machinery, equipment, buildings, and grounds.
· Lubricate equipment, check for malfunctions, and replace bearings, seals, or pump packing.
· Tune engines, adjust regulators, and troubleshoot equipment failures.
· Install and set up new equipment.
· Perform plumbing and pipefitting, including pipe cleaning.
· Use gas or arc welding equipment for heating, cutting, brazing, or welding.
· Paint and maintain interior/exterior of facilities.
· Maintain accurate maintenance records.
· Follow all safety guidelines and contribute to a safe workplace.
Qualifications:
· Valid driver’s license with clean record.
Preferred Qualifications:
· Maintenance experience in wastewater treatment facilities (or similar industrial environment).
· CMRT certification or ability to obtain within 3 years.
· Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
· Forklift operation experience.
· Strong commitment to safe work practices.