Maintenance Mechanic

Woodard & Curran is a national engineering, science, and operations firm with a simple vision for clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and happy people. As an employee-owned company, we strive to cultivate teams that encourage collaboration in an inclusive culture. We seek talented individuals from all backgrounds to help us address a broad range of water and environmental issues. We prioritize our people, offering opportunities for professional growth, ownership, and flexibility. This commitment enables us to make a meaningful impact on our clients, communities, and the planet.
Woodard & Curran draws on the experience of hundreds of certified operators across the country, backed by the knowledge and skills of hundreds more engineers, scientists, and regulatory experts, to quickly tackle the most challenging operational issues and keep treatment plants running efficiently and in full compliance.  Woodard & Curran also aids employees in earning, upgrading, and keeping their certifications within the industry. What will you be doing at Woodard & Curran? Be part of a team that treats you with respect and dignity. You will be working in a wastewater plant that treats pre-treated Industrial wastewater from a direct discharge facility. If you enjoy working outdoors protecting nature’s precious resource, water, then this position is for you.  Woodard & Curran is dedicated to our employee’s growth and development and wants to help you on your career path.   The Worthington, Minnesota staff is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment plant and the building and grounds. The Maintenance Mechanic will be responsible not only for process monitoring and adjustments but will perform basic to advanced mechanical and electrical repairs on pumps, compressors, valves, HVAC equipment, and various types of electrical equipment including VFDs, power systems, and much more. 
Schedule:  The schedule is typically Monday – Friday, with rotating weekends and holiday coverage. In addition, operators will be required to respond to emergency situations and work in inclement weather as needed. Our staff participates in an “on call” rotation for plant coverage outside normal workday hours and shifts may include weekends and holidays. 

Additional responsibilities include:

• Participates in the daily operations and maintenance of the wastewater treatment facility as directed by the Plant/Project Manager.
• Operates and maintains collection pipelines or distribution network and all associated components.
• Performs preventative maintenance and repair of all plant equipment.  
• Daily inspection of operating sites.
• Performs data entry and report generation, including data for preparing the Monthly Operating Report.
• Coordinates to ensure that other plant employees follow established administrative, safety, and operating policies.
• Monitors and controls assigned tasks to ensure cost-effective service.

What will you need to succeed?

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the operation and maintenance of pumps, motors, electrical and automation equipment, plumbing fixtures, boilers, and compressors.
• Electrical experience (wiring, wire diagrams, line diagrams, circuit boards, UPSs, VFDs, PLCs) and power system experience.
• Experience working in a wastewater treatment facility preferred.
• High School or trade school diploma is required, Associate Degree or higher preferred.
• A valid motor vehicle operator's license.
• Minnesota Wastewater License or the ability to obtain through operators exam.
• Knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions involved in wastewater treatment work.
• Knowledge of computer applications, and ability to use & learn various software programs [Hach WIMS, SEMS CMMS, and Utility Cloud].
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply instructions, drawings, and specifications for work assigned.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, other personnel, and the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Must be able to lift or move up to 40 lbs. on a regular basis.
• Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check, pre-placement physical and drug screen before employment.

Employee Support & Benefits
Retirement Savings:• 401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions: The company matches 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed
Time away from work:• Observed holidays: Choose up to 9 holidays to observe annually• Vacation: Accrued based on years of experience and c