Pump Technician III

    Highlights

    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. 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.

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    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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