Pump Station Maintenance Worker I
Full Job Posting
WHY YOU?
This position is well suited for individuals who enjoy hands-on mechanical work and want to
build skills in equipment maintenance and repair. As a Pump Station Maintenance Worker I,
you’ll work alongside experienced maintenance staff, gain exposure to wastewater pump
station equipment and systems, and learn the fundamentals of pump station inspection,
maintenance, and repair. This role offers a strong entry point into a mechanical
maintenance career within a stable, team-based environment.
WHAT EXACTLY DOES A PUMP STATION MAINTENANCE WORKER I DO?
A Pump Station Maintenance Worker I assists in the inspection, maintenance, and repair of
wastewater treatment pump stations, supporting safe, efficient, and reliable system
operations. Does related work as required.
❖ Assists in the inspection of wastewater treatment pump stations, which
ANNUAL SALARY
- $ 43,797 – $48,077
CIVIL SERVICE GRADE
CSEA / 05
POSITION TYPE
Permanent
Full Time
40 hours/week
WEP DIVISION
Gravity Sewer Operations &
Maintenance
includes but is not limited to, recording and evaluating time lapse and flow
chart pump readings and inspecting and testing malfunction alarms.
❖ Assists in the maintenance and repair of equipment found in wastewater
treatment pump stations, which includes but is not limited to, removing
grease, grit, sludge, and screenings from wet well areas.
❖ Maintains the appearance of wastewater treatment pump stations washing
wet well areas, sweeping and mopping floors, and cleaning windows, control
panels and other equipment.
❖ Maintains the appearance and condition of grounds by plowing and/or
shoveling snow and cutting and trimming grass, hedges, and trees.
❖ Assists in maintaining the condition of vehicles, tools, and maintenance
equipment used in wastewater treatment pump station maintenance and
repair.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- One (1) year of work experience, or its part-time equivalent, in the maintenance
- and repair of mechanical, electrical, or instrumentation equipment.
SPECIAL NECESSARY REQUIREMENT
- When required to operate a motor vehicle, possession of a valid New York State non-
- CDL or CDL, including any special endorsements, as required for the type of vehicle
- being operated.
- Onondaga County is an Affirmative Action (AA) employer committed to Equal Employment Opportunities
- (EEO) for all persons.
BENEFITS
- Paid Sick, Personal, and
- Vacation Leave
- 13 Paid Holidays
- Health, Dental, and
- Vision Insurance
- NYS Retirement Benefits
- and Retiree Healthcare
- Flex Spending
- Work - Life Balance
- Professional Development
- Opportunities
HOW TO APPLY
- Access the job posting and application
- by scanning the QR code or visiting
- Onondaga.gov/WEP/careers.
- Email the completed application and
- resume to
- [email protected]
- to apply.
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