Filter Plant Electrical Technician

City of Neenah Mission

We strengthen our community by building on the past, owning the present, and stewarding the future together.

• Pursue Growth – Individual development positively influences the community.
• Encourage Innovation – Anticipate change. Embrace creativity and inspire ideas.
• Cultivate Collaborative Relationships – Succeed by fostering mutual respect as we grow and work together.
• Engage with Our Community – Acknowledge people. Hear people. Include people.

The City of Neenah Water Utility is seeking a full time Filtration Plant Electrical Technician who is a well‑organized, detail‑oriented, energetic person to troubleshoot, perform preventive maintenance, and repair a wide variety of equipment and automated systems inherent to the Surface Water/Lime Softening/UV Disinfection Water Filtration Plant.

The purpose of this position is to provide and oversee the repair, troubleshooting, and maintenance on all pumping and filtration equipment, buildings, water towers, auxiliary power, and other related treatment and communications equipment the maintenance for the City of Neenah Water Filtration Plant.

• Repairs and maintains filtration equipment including pumps, electric motors, generators, chemical feed equipment, electrical equipment, instrumentation, boilers, heaters, diesel and gas engines, valves, pipes, meters, basins, mixers and cathodic protection systems, and filters.
• Performs general building maintenance, including carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work.
• Maintains, repairs, and calibrates laboratory instruments, chemical feed systems, pumping systems, disinfection systems, and online instrumentation.
• Complies with all safety and work‑related regulations.
• Serves as a backup for all essential tasks of the Water Treatment Plant Operator including plant operation and water quality lab testing procedures.

• Associate degree or equivalent in the maintenance of industrial equipment.
• Four years of experience in the electrical/mechanical field with demonstrated ability in diagnostics and repairing mechanical systems and control equipment.
• Wisconsin DNR Waterworks Operating License for surface water treatment, lime softening, and distribution to be obtained within one year of employment.

• The starting wage for the position dependent upon qualifications.
• Paid vacation, sick, and holiday pay as well as automatic enrollment in Wisconsin State Retirement (WRS).
• Affordable health, dental, and vision insurance with access to our free employee health and wellness clinic.
• Employer sponsored Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and option to participate in a flexible spending account.

Interested candidates should submit an online application as soon as possible. This position will remain open until filled, and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Join our team and make a difference in the Neenah community!

Supplemental Information:
The City of Neenah is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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