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Senior Water Reclamation Maintenance Worker

Salary

$58,472.35 - $61,550.06 Annually

Location

Toledo, OH

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2025-00273

Department

Public Utilities

Division

Water Reclamation

Opening Date

12/04/2025

Closing Date

12/31/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

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Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, the Senior Water Reclamation Maintenance Worker is responsible for maintenance and repair activities in the liquids, solids or outside the combined sewer overflow facilities and sanitary/storm pump stations areas of the Bay View Wastewater Treatment Plant (Plant). They perform work of considerable difficulty, encompassing plant-wide maintenance, planned and emergency maintenance to ensure that the Plant meets the requirements of the Ohio EPA's NPDES permit. The Senior Water Reclamation Maintenance Worker also assists in training and provides technical guidance to employees, in addition to performing related work as required.

This position performs on the Journeyman level of maintenance work.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

+ The Senior Water Reclamation Maintenance Worker performs and/or directs others in planned, preventative, and emergency maintenance utilizing a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for work assignments and data input to help assure timely completion of assigned tasks and to maintain proper records on equipment service history.

+ Some responsibilities include but are not limited to the oiling and greasing of all mechanical equipment, including shafts, bearings, sprockets, drive chains, gears, and pulleys, replacing or repairing same as needed.

+ Disassembles, cleans, washes, and makes necessary repairs to heat exchangers.

+ Modifies parts for equipment when unavailable or difficult to replace.

+ Repairs large piping and fittings and threads pipe as needed; dismantles, overhauls or repairs, and re-assembles pumps or valves;

+ Repairs and maintains lift stations and regulators.

+ Utilizes technical knowledge to comprehend hydraulic operation of piping and pumps; welds, cuts, and brazes as required in conjunction with general maintenance work.

+ Performs carpentry, cement work, and may assist electricians in the performance of minor electrical repairs in conjunction with general maintenance work.

+ Reads precision gauges, such as dial indicators, micro-meters, and vernier calipers, and sets equipment in proper alignment with such gauges.

+ Sets up and operates portable equipment such as sand-blasters, welders, pumps and air compressors and operates fork-lifts and backhoes in conjunction with maintenance work.

+ Applies paint, sealers, epoxies and tars using brushes, rollers and spray guns.

+ Makes minor repairs to boilers and boiler piping as necessary; utilizes shop prints to fabricate parts, equipment, or structures.

+ Trains and directs employees of lower classifications in their performance of maintenance activities inside and outside of plant grounds and assumes responsibility for the quality and quantity of work performed.

+ May assist skilled trades in the repair and overhauling of diesel engines.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

+ Mechanical equipment maintenance and repair.

+ Tools used in mechanical and electrical maintenance and repair work.

+ Occupational hazards and appropriate safety precautions.

+ Wastewater treatment and collection systems.

+ Asset management and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).

+ Record keeping procedures.

+ Microsoft office products.

Skill in:

+ In the use of tools and equipment.

+ Locating and correcting mechanical equipment breakdown.

Ability to:

+ Work with individuals of diverse backgrounds.

+ Establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, peers, superiors, vendor representatives and clients.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND CERTIFICATIONS:

+ Graduation from high school or General Educational Development (GED) Tests equivalency

+ Four (4) years of experience in the maintenance of a water or wastewater treatment plant, vehicle or heavy equipment repair or repair of industrial machinery used in factories or other closely related industry utilizing similar mechanical equipment such as pumps, valves, motors, compressors, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

+ One (1) year of maintenance work experience in a State of Ohio Class IV water reclamation facility (or equivalent in another state) may be substituted for two (2) years of experience.

+ Possession of a journeyman card as a Millwright may be substituted for the experiential requirement.

ADDITIONAL OR SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

+ Must possess a valid State of Ohio driver's license. Possession of a valid state-issued Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License is desirable.

+ Position assignment may require the ability to wear respirators and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and to work in confined spaces.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND CERTIFICATIONS:

+ Technical or vocational school or professional certifications (Millwright, HVAC certified) are preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described within this job description must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

In this position, the employee will occasionally stand, sit, climb, push, pull, drag and/or carry up to 80 pounds. The employee will frequently walk-in all-weather conditions. Occasional stooping, kneeling, crawling and crouching may occur with this position. Speaking and listening are constant essential functions of this position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment described within this job description will be encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is frequently indoors and outdoors. This employee will occasionally work in extreme heat. This employee will frequently work in conditions where fumes and mists are presents. In addition, this employee will occasionally work in conditions where poor ventilation, dust and gases are present. This employee will be occasionally exposed to various hazards. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

If you need assistance or an accommodation, or if you have questions about completing the online application, please contact the Department of Human Resources at (419) 245-1500.

Class Code:Senior Water Reclamation Maintenance Worker (3515)

The City of Toledo provides excellent health and retirement benefits for its employees.

Health Insurance

The City of Toledo is a self-funded medical plan provider that offers a broad network of health services options for its employees. The City also offers a multi-tiered prescription drug plan and dental and vision care services.

Employees are required to pay a monthly premium depending on the employee’s selection of single, single plus one, or family coverage. Coverage is also afforded for qualifying domestic partners, depending on the employee’s bargaining unit. Monthly co-premiums are determined by collective bargaining agreement or Municipal Code.

Group Life Insurance

City employees are covered by a group life insurance plan depending on collective bargaining agreement or Municipal Code.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement Plan

The City is a member of the Ohio Public Employees Retirement Plan (OPERS). All employees who are paid in whole or in part by the state of Ohio, a county, municipality, or any other political subdivision of state or local government in Ohio must become members of OPERS unless they are covered by another state retirement system in Ohio.

OPERS is a pension plan providing fixed retirement benefits every month based on a formula that rewards years of service. The City contributes 14.00% of the employee’s annual base salary and employees contribute 10.00% of their annual base salary.

For more information about OPERS, click on this link: https://www.opers.org/

Deferred Compensation & 401(K)

The City of Toledo offers a voluntary governmental 457(b) deferred compensation plan, which is a retirement savings plan that allows eligible employees to supplement any existing retirement/pension benefits by saving and investing pre-tax dollars through salary deferral.

Contributions and any earnings are tax-deferred (both federal and state income taxes) until money is withdrawn. Withdrawals are taxed at ordinary income levels.

For more information about the Ohio Deferred Compensation click on this link: https://www.ohio457.org/iApp/tcm/ohio457/index.jsp

401(k)

The City of Toledo offers a voluntary pre-tax savings contributions retirement plan. The plan is commonly referred to as a 401(k).

Under the 401(k) plan, an employee’s retirement savings contributions are deducted from the employee’s paycheck before taxation. The City does not make contributions on the employee’s behalf. (Contributions are tax-deferred until withdrawn during retirement). Annual contributions to the 401(k) plan are limited to a maximum pre-tax annual contribution, as established by Internal Revenue Service regulations.

Roth 401(k)

The City of Toledo also offers a voluntary post-tax savings contributions retirement plan. This plan is commonly referred to as a Roth 401(k) Plan.

Under a Roth 401(k) Plan, an employee’s retirement savings contributions are deducted from the employee’s paycheck on a post-tax basis. Annual contributions to the Roth 401(k) plan are limited to a maximum post-tax annual contribution, as established by the Internal Revenue Service.

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Are you currently employed by the City of Toledo?

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+ No

02

If you are currently employed by the City of Toledo, please list your Division.

03

Do you possess a valid driver's license?

+ Yes

+ No

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What is your highest level of education?

+ High School Diploma or G.E.D.

+ Some College

+ Associate's Degree

+ Bachelor's Degree

+ Master's Degree

+ None of the above

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How many years of experience do you have in the maintenance of a water or wastewater treatment plant, vehicle or heavy equipment repair or repair of industrial machinery used in factories or other closely related industry utilizing similar mechanical equipment such as pumps, valves, motors, compressors, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems?

+ Four (4) or more years of experience

+ Three (3) but less than Four (4) years of experience

+ Two (2) but less than Three (3) years of experience

+ One (1) but less than Two (2) years of experience

+ Less than (1) year of experience

06

How many years of experience do you have in the maintenance of equipment IN A STATE OF OHIO CLASS IV FACILITY?

+ Four (4) or more years of experience

+ Three (3) but less than Four (4) years of experience

+ Two (2) but less than Three (3) years of experience

+ One (1) but less than Two (2) years of experience

+ Less than (1) year of experience

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Employer

City of Toledo

Address

One Government Center Ste 1920

Toledo, Ohio, 43604

Phone

419-245-1500

Website

http://toledo.oh.gov/services/human-resources/

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