Maintenance Tech​/Senior Maintenance Tech; DOQ

Position: Maintenance Tech/Senior Maintenance Tech (DOQ)
Salary : $87,133.28 - $ Annually
Location : Olympia, WA
Job Type: Full time
Department: Maintenance
Opening Date: 01/15/2026
Bargaining Unit: YES

Description

*** SPECIAL NOTES***
Position Details

• Open until filled
• Placement within series will be determined based on qualifications
• Include resume and letter of interest
• Best to apply by: February 6th

What to Expect (timeline subject to change)

• Application screening: 2nd week of February
• If selected, Interview: 4th week of February

LOTT Clean Water Alliance is a regional wastewater treatment utility serving Lacey, Olympia, Tumwater, and Thurston County. LOTT is proud to be a leader in protecting public health and the environment.

LOTT's Maintenance Technicians play a critical role in keeping facilities and equipment operating safely and efficiently. They perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on equipment essential to LOTT's wastewater treatment processes.

As part of LOTT's skilled maintenance team, you'll work alongside professionals who take pride in their craft and share a commitment to reliability, safety, and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate is dependable, proactive, and approaches challenges with a solutions-focused mindset. They have proven mechanical skills and piping knowledge, ensuring maintenance and repairs are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. Our team values collaboration and problem-solving, ensuring that every system runs at peak performance to support LOTT's mission.
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Position Description: Under general supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor, responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining the equipment within the LOTT Clean Water Alliance (LOTT) Wastewater Treatment and Reclaimed Water Production Systems.
Examples of Duties
Responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining equipment in all LOTT Facilities, including the wastewater treatment plant, remote pump stations and Reclaimed water production and distribution systems. The wastewater treatment system contains a wide variety of equipment, including: pumps, compressors, blowers, generators, gear reducers, chain drives, pneumatic systems, HVAC units, and laboratory equipment. Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Diagnose mechanical operating problems, plan, and carry out corrective action.
• Complete scheduled preventive maintenance tasks;
• Read and accurately interpret drawings and operations and maintenance manuals;
• Repair or rebuild equipment as necessary; identify and clearly communicate a work plan and parts list required to effect repairs;
• Perform a variety of mechanical, pipe fitting, and structural repairs;
• Fabricate new parts for existing equipment as necessary;
• Complete various welding projects;
• Design, layout and install new equipment as necessary to ensure plant remains operational;
• Participate in the implementation of the LOTT Strategic Asset Management Program, including: preventative and predictive maintenance tasks, inventory of parts and equipment, prioritizing maintenance tasks, and data collection to make repair/replace decisions using the Business Case Evaluation approach.
• May respond to system breakdown and service calls on 24-hour, year around basis, including weekends and holidays, as required;
• May assist in training staff, including other Maintenance Technicians, Maintenance Workers I and II, and Operations staff;
• Adhere to LOTT's Safety Program including updates and modifications to comply with federal and state regulations including, but not limited to, respiratory medical clearance;
• Safely operate a vehicle to and from offsite facilities, inspection locations, or other location necessary to perform assigned work;
• Demonstrate regular and reliable attendance; and
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Working conditions will vary upon assignment. Maintenance Technicians may be assigned to work throughout all LOTT facilities, including satellite treatment and reclamation plants and pump stations as well as the central treatment plant. There are hazardous work areas such as pits, underground vaults and other confined spaces and close proximity to heavy equipment. Maintenance Technicians may operate potentially dangerous tools and equipment.

Some duties may have potential exposure to toxic chemicals, gases and/or raw sewage. Assignments may be outdoors, occasionally requiring work in inclement weather at dirty, wet, noisy or cramped work sites. The work may involve strenuous manual labor, requiring physical dexterity and mechanical aptitude. Due to the size and design of LOTT facilities, the physical capability and sufficient mobility to navigate all types of surfaces and terrain including open grates, slippery surfaces, stairs and uneven terrain is required.

Typical Qualifications

Maintenance Technician: $87,133.28- $ Annually

Knowledge of:

• Complex, wide-ranging mechanical equipment repair, including pumps, compressors, and other equipment present in the wastewater treatment plant;
• Principles and applications…