Employer: Richland County
Employee Type: Full Time
Base Salary: $19.86
Website: https://www.richlandcountyoh.gov/Jobs

RICHLAND COUNTY

Maintenance Technician:
Under general supervision of the Director and Superintendent, performs routine and skilled mechanical maintenance work on wastewater treatment equipment and sewer collection systems; performs other related duties as required.

How to Apply:
Job applications and resumes must be submitted to Richland County Board of Commissioners at 50 Park Avenue East, Mansfield, Ohio 44902. Application deadline is September 30, 2026 at 3:00 pm.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION ARE:

  • High School Diploma or GED supplemented by related trade or vocational school courses
  • Prefer two (2) years’ experience in mechanical maintenance and repair, or equivalent.
  • Possession of a valid State of Ohio CDL license with ability to obtain tanker and air brake endorsement within 90 days.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND DUTIES:

  1. Inspects, installs and repairs pumps, motors, reads/installs meters and other equipment used in wastewater treatment. Replaces bearings, mechanical seals, couplings, and other parts as required; inspects equipment for excessive wearing of parts and performs necessary repairs.
  2. Performs preventative maintenance work on equipment, e.g., cleans filters, oils and lubricates parts, etc.; uses variety of hand tools, air tools to perform necessary tasks, e.g., wrenches, hammers, screwdrivers, etc.
  3. Performs unskilled and semi-skilled tasks, e.g., cleans sludge beds, paints treatment plant and lift station structures and equipment, weed eats grass around treatment plants and lift stations, etc.
  4. Cleans and maintains sewer collection system lines, manholes, wet wells, etc.
  5. Requires descending and ascending ladders into tanks and pump stations for cleaning and maintenance.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

  1. Knowledge of electrical and mechanical principles governing operation of equipment utilized in wastewater treatment operations, mechanical repair methods and procedures, safety practices and procedures
  2. Skill in use of hand tools.
  3. The ability to follow written and oral instructions. Must perform routine manual tasks; perform heavy physical labor under adverse conditions, and lift up to 200 lbs.

Maintenance Tech (Bargaining Unit) – Wastewater

Full-time, M-F typically 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. $19.86 plus benefits.

Full job description and applications may be obtained at Board of Commissioner’s Office, Monday – Friday 8 am – 4 pm or online at https://www.richlandcountyoh.gov/Jobs
Job applications and resumes must be submitted to Richland County Board of Commissioners at 50 Park Avenue East, Mansfield, Ohio 44902. Application deadline is September 30, 2026 at 3:00 pm.