Water Treatment Plant Maintenance Mechanic
Lancaster County Water & Sewer District · Posted Nov 10, 2026
- Lancaster, South Carolina, United States
- Full-time
The Water Treatment Plant Maintenance Mechanic performs maintenance of the plant’s equipment, facilities, and infrastructure associated with water treatment.
Compensation
The employee will be paid on an hourly basis and will receive paychecks every two weeks, for a total of 26 pay periods each year. Pay is based on skills, education, certification, experience, etc.
Responsibilities
- Performs preventative and predictive maintenance on all pumps, motors, valves, chemical feed systems, filters, clarifiers, blowers, compressors, generators, and other equipment.
- Troubleshoots mechanical and process equipment issues, identifies root causes, and implements corrective actions to maintain continuous plant operations.
- Performs routine maintenance and repair of chemical feed systems, including changing tubing, cleaning debris, flushing lines, and identifying inventory requirements for replacement parts.
- Inspects, maintains, troubleshoots, and calibrates process monitoring and control equipment, including turbidity meters, bio-detectors, algae sonification systems, algae detection equipment, and streaming current monitors.
- Conducts regular inspections and maintenance of safety equipment, including eyewash stations and fire extinguishers, to ensure regulatory compliance and operational readiness.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Nice to have: associate’s degree in mechanical, electrical, industrial maintenance, or related field