General Maintenance Worker - Military Services Group

American Water Military Service

Lakewood, WA

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JOB DETAILS

JOB TYPE

Full-time, Employee

SKILLS

Backhoe Loader, Blowers, Calibration, Compensation Management, Dump Truck/Tipper, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power Systems, Environmental Health, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Excavation, Geography, Hand Tools, Hydraulic Engineering, Instrumentation, Maintenance - Electrical, Maintenance Services, Mechanical Maintenance, Military, National Electrical Code, On Call, Pneumatic Tools, Preventative Maintenance, Pumps, Reporting Skills, Safety/Work Safety, System Operations, Systems Maintenance, Telemetry, User Documentation, Water Treatment

ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION

see description

LOCATION

Lakewood, WA

POSTED

30+ days ago

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Job Description

Job Title: General Maintenance Worker - Military Services Group

Posting Start Date: 3/5/26

Job Description:

Job Details

Hourly Rate Range: $18.50 - $33.60

The base salary range represents a good faith salary range for this position. This position is eligible for annual incentive pay and has the opportunity for continued salary growth. If you are hired at American Water your base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as market, geography, skills, education and/or experience. At American Water, we are committed to pay equity.

In addition to compensation, you will be offered a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), Defined Contribution Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, plus disability, paid time off, life insurance, voluntary benefits, health and wellness programs and much more!

American Water is also proud to offer employees learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professionally!

Primary Role

This position performs technical work in the maintenance and repair of water/wastewater systems. This position also assists in the Operations of the Water/Wastewater Treatment plants on an as needed basis. Annual average of time this position works in Repair & Maintenance versus Operations is as follows: 90% Repair & Maintenance and 10% Operations. Position may require some overtime, weekend, and holiday work as well as On-Call responsibility.

Key Accountabilities

* Using a company vehicle, performs repairs, preventive and corrective maintenance on water distribution systems, valves, hydrants, meters and mains and on wastewater collection systems, mains, manholes, clean outs etc. process equipment including pumps, blowers, motors and maintains pumps, electrical controls, emergency signaling and related components.
* Cleans and maintains wet wells, lift stations, grounds, facilities and related equipment.
* Prepares orders for maintenance materials, supplies, spare parts and equipment.
* Makes equipment adjustments and reports any serious equipment problems.
* Maintains computerized and manual records and prepares reports pertaining to the operation of the water distribution & collection systems, reviews daily work orders, completes daily reports, and makes changes as required to meet operating requirements.
* Identifies, schedules and coordinates the work of outside utility maintenance contractors in support of project.
* Follows Company's Environmental, Health, and Safety Policies. Wear and work in proper personal protective equipment. Drives a company vehicle during scheduled work hours.
* Assist with operational tasks in conjunction with operators or as directed by operators.
* Performs other related functions assigned or as they become apparent or as management assigns.

Knowledge/Skills

* Effectively and safely operates hand tools, pneumatic tools, air compressors and other small equipment related to the maintenance trades and water distribution and wastewater collection systems operations.
* Hands-on experience in light duty electrical power systems (240 V/ single and three phase) and instrumentation calibration and use.
* Ability to use and direct excavation crews for repairs of underground utilities, including past demonstrated experience using backhoe and driving a small dump truck.
* Knowledge of mechanical operation, maintenance and repair of equipment and water and wastewater systems.
* Knowledge of electrical systems related to equipment in assigned work area.
* Knowledge of proper operation of hydraulic, pneumatic and telemetry equipment.
* Knowledge of the National Electrical Code.
* Knowledge of water and wastewater processes including ability to operate basic water distrib
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American Water Military Service

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