Thorough knowledge of the operating characteristics and maintenance requirements of a wastewater treatment plant; thorough knowledge of electrical and electronic systems; thorough knowledge of hydraulic, chemical and mechanical principles pertinent to wastewater treatment plant operations; thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards of the work and of necessary safety precautions; ability to operate a computer relative to the operation of the plant and troubleshooting malfunctions; ability to detect flaws in the operation of mechanical equipment and to determine proper remedial measures; ability to conduct routine laboratory tests; ability to understand and follow moderately complex oral and written instructions; ability to read meters and charts accurately and to maintain records of shift operations; ability to work in adverse conditions; skill in the use and care of equipment and hand tools; ability to move about freely including climbing stairs/ladders and crawling into tight spaces; ability to lift moderate to heavy weights in the performance of work; ability to hear, talk and smell; must possess visual acuity necessary to read/write paperwork, read gauges, and make repairs; Minimum and Preferred Qualifications. Retrofits plant equipment, structures, plumbing and electrical systems; Operates various landscaping equipment and performs landscaping and grounds maintenance duties; Collects data from preventative maintenance program and takes corrective action as required; Troubleshoots electrical and mechanical problems; checks blueprints, electrical schematics, manuals, etc. to determine problems; Maintains safe working environment; Dismantles and overhauls various plant equipment such as grit collectors, conveyors, mechanical grinders, pumps, engines, blowers, air compressors, and ventilation systems; Performs troubleshooting and maintenance on complex electronic systems; Installs new equipment; Provides assistance to higher level maintenance technicians; Maintains records on plant maintenance; Performs skilled mechanical and electrical work in high stress, high danger situations; Maintains facility HVAC systems and performs corrective maintenance as required.