Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance Mechanic

Orange Water and Sewer Authority (OWASA) 

OWASA seeks a Maintenance Mechanic or Senior Maintenance Mechanic team member for our Mason Farm Wastewater Treatment Plant. The ideal candidate should be a self-motivated team player with a positive attitude and a proven solid work ethic. This position ensures safe, reliable, and efficient operations within OWASA facilities while helping to maintain all company assets. 

Duties include:

• Performing preventive maintenance and corrective repairs on water and wastewater plant equipment, including pumps, valves, piping, various types of electrical equipment such as generators, motors, variable frequency drives, motor control centers, transfer switches, control circuits, and Programmable Logic Controls instrumentation. 
• Installing new equipment and disposing of old equipment.
• Inspecting equipment; completing pump station and tank inspections; maintaining spare parts inventory; operating various trucks and other equipment to complete job.
• Assist in maintaining plant buildings and facilities; conducting general mechanical, electrical, HVAC and plumbing upkeep, ensuring facility safety standards are met.
• Creating, receiving and completing work orders through a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). 
• Serving on the OWASA Spill Response Team.

Position requires a valid North Carolina Class C Driver’s License.  Must meet and maintain the requirements of the OWASA’s Spill Response Team (bi-annual physical, ability to wear a full-face respirator, annual HAZWOPER training, etc.). Physical requirements include the ability to occasionally lift 100 pounds. Position is exposed to all types of weather and outdoor elements; responds to on-call after hour emergencies as needed. 

Title and salary range are dependent on education and experience.    

Maintenance Mechanic salary range is $47,364 - $71,046

Requires High School Diploma or equivalent with at least year of maintenance experience. Knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment is desired.

Senior Maintenance Mechanic salary range is $60,372 - $90,558

Requires High School Diploma or equivalent with additional specialized school and/or training with at least four years of maintenance experience. Requires advanced knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment and experience using a CMMS.

Team members are our most important resource. Benefits include:

• Membership in the NC Local Government Employee Retirement System (pension plan) 
• 5% Employer 457 plan contribution; Retirement health savings account 
• Employer paid Health, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Long-term Disability 
• Vacation, Sick, Personal, Bereavement, and Parental Leave; 12 Paid Holidays 
• Monthly Cell Phone Stipend 
• Educational Reimbursement; Bonus Pay for Additional Certifications and/or Education 
• Ability to transfer unused sick leave from previous NC Local Government or State agency employer 

OWASA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value diverse experiences and are open to flexible qualifications.  OWASA provides competitive pay and benefits in a safe, rewarding work environment. Visit www.owasa.org to apply for this excellent opportunity. 

This recruitment will close on March 16, 2026.  

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