Pump & Plant Mechanic I
Salary
$45,532.61 - $52,362.50 Annually
Location
PSA, SC
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
202300205
Department
Public Service Authority
Division
PSA Maintenance
Opening Date
06/22/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
Description
JOB SUMMARY:
This position maintains and repairs plant pumps and related equipment at PSA and at all lift stations.
Examples of Duties
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Note: The list below is not comprehensive; this job is also responsible for other duties as assigned.
Repair - This position receives work orders daily for any and all repair work required from the previous day. This includes repairs to pumps, air compressors, equipment, vehicles, trunk lines outside of the plant perimeter, and may also include assisting the electricians and grounds maintenance. The incumbent will determine the priority order for those work orders, depending upon the severity of the problem, time needed for the repair, whether or not there is a back-up system in place, and impact to the overall operation of the repair. The incumbent will troubleshoot, and when possible, make the repair immediately. Trunk lines may require crawling into confined spaces. Management will be alerted immediately if the repair requires outside assistance.
Preventive Maintenance - Based upon a predetermined maintenance schedule for all equipment, this position will complete the assigned tasks on an ongoing basis throughout the year.
Housekeeping - The incumbent is expected to use all safety precaution and maintain a safe and clean environment at work.
This position works with daily supervision, receiving work orders from management and reporting progress on a daily basis. The major challenge for this position is finding out-of-date parts, or manufacturing something that can work in its place. There is also, from time to time, serious time constraints in making the repairs.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB:
This job has specific physical requirements such as lifting, driving, ability to travel, etc. (Please specify in the box immediately below.) lifting up to 50 lbs, crawling in confined space, weather hazards, chemicals, hazardous waste.
DISCLAIMER:
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work expected of this job. It is not designed to describe all duties, responsibilities and skills that may be required of employees assigned to this job.
Typical Qualifications
REQUIRED EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND AND JOB-RELATED EXPERIENCE:
Minimum Level of Job-Related Education: technical certificate in a trade preferred
Minimum Amount of Job-Related Experience: 2 years mechanical experience in an industrial environment
Minimum Level of any Required Qualifications, Licenses, Certificates, Registrations, or any Relevant Knowledge, Job Skill or Equivalent Experience: safety procedures; CDL preferred
NOTE: A Job Description describes the JOB; its minimum qualifications and primary responsibilities. It does NOT describe the performance or qualifications of the INDIVIDUAL(S) performing the job.
Aiken County Government offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, state retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Part-time employees who work an average of 30 are benefit eligible.
Employer Aiken County (SC)
Address 1930 University Parkway
Suite 3100
Aiken, South Carolina, 29801
Phone 803 642 1555
Website https://www.aikencountysc.gov/