Pump Technician III

@ City of Charleston
City of Charlestoncityofcharleston.com

Pump Technician III

Posted 3 weeks ago

About the job

The City of Charleston seeks a Pump Technician III to perform maintenance, repairs, and installations on pump and fountain systems, ensuring efficiency and safety for city facilities. Requires technical skills, leadership, and certifications.

Requirements

  • Experience in pump maintenance
  • Reading blueprints and docs
  • Chemical treatment systems
  • Experience leading teams
  • Valid driver's license

Qualifications

  • Associate degree or high school diploma
  • 3-6 years of experience
  • Confined Space Training cert
  • Respiratory Training cert
  • Swimming Pool / Spa cert

Full job description

This job will be accepting job applications until the position is filled.

Annual Salary:

$61,152.00 - $65,032.50

Hourly:

$31.36 - $33.35

Department:

General Government, Maintenance & Trades

Division:

Plumbing

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Job Description:

This position is responsible for performing maintenance, repairs, and installations of various pump systems and fountains throughout City-owned facilities while ensuring proper chemical treatment and operational efficiency. 

 Examples of Duties:

  • Perform preventative maintenance on lift stations, irrigation pumps, pool pumps, and sump pumps. 
  • Clean fountains and maintain proper chemical levels. 
  • Replace and repair malfunctioning pumps and related equipment. 
  • Lead maintenance crews at worksites to ensure safe and efficient work performance. 
  • Receive, prioritize, and distribute work orders according to division procedures. 
  • Estimate project materials from blueprints and purchase necessary supplies. 
  • Maintain detailed records of all work performed. 
  • Work extended hours during equipment and building shutdowns. 
  • Additional duties as assigned. 

 Basic Qualifications:

  • Associate degree or high school diploma or equivalent with 3-6 years of experience 
  • Experience in pump maintenance and repair 
  • Experience with swimming pool and fountain systems 
  • Experience reading blueprints and technical documentation 
  • Experience with chemical treatment systems 
  • Leadership experience preferred 
  • Valid driver's license 
  • Certified Master Tradesman 
  • Confined Space Training certification required within 6 months of hire 
  • Respiratory Training certification required within 6 months of hire 
  • Swimming Pool / Spa certification required within 6 months of hire 

 Other Necessary Requirements:

  • In the event of major storms or other emergency situations, this position may be subject to 24-hour shifts or any other emergency schedule that is necessary to meet the City’s needs.
  • May require evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled

The City of Charleston is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity ( EEOC) as a fundamental policy to be implemented and observed in our daily operation.  Our full EEOC statement can be found on our website: www.charleston-sc.gov [charleston-sc.gov]

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