Plant Maintenance Technician

If you are a current City of Olathe employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account.Employment TypeFull TimeJob SummaryPLANT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIANThe City of Olathe’s Environmental Services Division wants YOU to join our team of talented and dedicated employees that provide critical water related services to the City of Olathe residents.  In years past, our award-winning water production facility treated 5 billion gallons of drinking water for an average daily demand of over 13 million gallons per day while our two NACWA Gold award winning wastewater treatment plants treated a combined average of 6.4 million gallons per day.  Our Plant Maintenance group works to make sure our Drinking Water Production, Wastewater Treatment, and Environmental Lab are fully functioning so that we consistently meet or exceed all federal and state regulations while delivering exceptional services to City of Olathe residents.As a Plant Maintenance Technician, you’ll play a key role in supporting the City’s Water Plant, Wastewater Plants, and Environmental Lab by maintaining essential infrastructure, ensuring operational efficiency, and upholding quality and safety standards. We invite you to bring your talent and skills and become a valued addition to a workforce that is our greatest asset.Plant Maintenance Technician I:  One year or more of experience in a related field such as HVAC technician, plumber, electrician, or mechanical maintenance is preferred.  A high school diploma or equivalent is required.  Specialized courses in a related field are preferred.   A valid driver’s license and favorable driving record are required.  A Class I Plant Maintenance Technologist certification is required within 24 months of employment. Pay Range:  $22.19 to $29.48/hour depending on experience.Plant Maintenance Technician II:  Two years of relevant experience in water/wastewater equipment, facility maintenance, or equivalent experience in a related field is required.  A high school diploma or equivalent is required.  Specialized courses in water or wastewater plant maintenance or related fields is preferred.  A valid driver's license and favorable driving record are required.  A Class II Plant Maintenance Technologist certification is required within 24 months of employment.  Progress toward certification as one of the following is preferred: HVAC master technician, master plumber, master electrician, or mechanical maintenance technician. Pay Range:  $24.23 to $32.42/hour depending on experience.Plant Maintenance Technician III:  Five years of relevant experience in water/wastewater equipment, facility maintenance, or experience in a related field is required.  A high school diploma or equivalent is required; specialized courses in water or wastewater plant maintenance required.  A vocational certificate or associates degree in a related field is pr...