Salary : $80,454.40 Annually
Location : 164 Waterworks Rd. Newark - Newark WTP, OH
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Water Treatment
Opening Date: 08/12/2026
Closing Date: 8/20/2026 4:00 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: NON
Description
Maintains and repairs all instrument and electronic controls for the Water Treatment Plant.
Examples of Duties
- Plan and implement schedules for repair and preventative maintenance of all electrical and electronic equipment.
- Maintain and calibrate all process control equipment.
- Interprets all plant drawings, operation and technical manuals.
- Generates preventative maintenance and calibration record histories using maintenance management software.
- Interfaces with equipment sales representatives for purchasing new or replacement parts for inventory.
- Uses various electronic test equipment and software to isolate and correct all process control malfunctions.
- Performs routine maintenance and repair on building heating/cooling controls and equipment.
- Maintains and troubleshoots computer/plc hardware and software problems and generates backups of various program files.
- Assists in maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing of water booster stations.
- Maintains automated bulk water sales system and prepares usage reports.
- Performs other duties are required.
Typical Qualifications
Two-year degree or equivalent in electronics or related field; five to seven years experience in the electrical/electronics and instrumentation fields; strong knowledge of programmable logic controllers, data and signal transmission systems; maintains an awareness of worker safety guidelines and procedures, and applies these in performing daily activities and tasks.
Supplemental Information
Qualified applicants will be required to participate in an online Civil Service competitive selection process where you will be tested regarding your abilities to meet individual job requirements. Upon invitation you will have 1 week from the sent date of the email to complete the test.
At this time upload the credentials listed on your application and resume e.g. valid Driver License, High School Diploma, GED, College Degree, DD214, Certifications, etc. under attachments. Credit for military service will be given once proof of satisfactory service is received at the time of application therefore you will need to upload your DD214 for review. Credit will not be given if provided after the Civil Service examination.
The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This Position Description is intended to identify and illustrate the kinds of duties that may be assigned to the position. It should not be interpreted as describing all of the duties that may ever be required of such an employee, or be used to limit the nature and extent of assignments such individuals may be given. Maintains an awareness of worker safety guidelines and procedures and applies these in performing daily activities and tasks.
Non-Bargaining Hourly Personnel Full-time position, Pay Range 53 (not hourly rate)
Appointing Authority - Service Director
Department/Division - Service/Water Treatment Plant
Reports to - Water Facilities Assistant Manager
Newark City offers a complete benefits package to full time employees including health care, dental care, life insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), pension, holidays, vacation, sick leave, deferred compensation, and credit union.
