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TOWN OF APEX
invites applications for the position of:
Pump Maintenance Electronics Technician
EXPECTED HIRING RANGE: $61,679.70 - 75,562.45
WORK LOCATION:105-A Upchurch St, Apex, NC 27502 USA
SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday, 7am - 3:30pm
POSTING CLOSING DATE: until filled
Are you a detail-driven technician who thrives ontroubleshooting, repairing, and optimizing critical electronic systems? TheTown of Apex is seeking a skilled Pump Maintenance Electronic Technician tohelp keep our water and wastewater operations running safely, reliably, andefficiently. If you're a problem solver who enjoys working with complex controlsystems, values precision, and wants to make a meaningful impact in a growingcommunity, consider joining Team Apex!
HOW YOU'LL MAKE AN IMPACT:
Performs complex skilled and technical work in theinstallation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of instrumentation andelectrical/electronic control systems (SCADA) at the Town's wastewater pumpingstations and associated infrastructure. Position manages all facets of PumpMaintenance SCADA programming and assists the Pump Maintenance Field CrewSupervisor with data collection related to asset management, pump drawdowns,flow charts, weekly generator runs, monthly station reports, and other performancemetrics.
Work is performed under the general supervision of the PumpMaintenance Field Crew Supervisor.
Thisposition does not have supervisory responsibilities.
HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE:
• Monitors SCADA daily for issues and trends; communicates issues to Pump Maintenance team in a timely manner.
• Designs, tests, implements, maintains, and repairs SCADA system.
• Serves as key contact with SCADA and automation vendors.
• Compiles data and completes reports on station performance metrics.
• Performs periodic calibration and observation checks of meters, chart recorders, electronic control valves, circuit boards,
motor control centers, pumps, motors, and complicated instrumentation equipment.
• Manages Pump Maintenance asset management program.
• Manages weekly generator runs and troubleshoots generator issues.
• Manages generator preventative and predictive maintenance program.
• Manages drawdown data.
• Maintains automatic controls at all Town pump stations and associated infrastructure.
• Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on all electrical and electronic equipment, including emergency generators.
• Makes recommendations on equipment or instrumentation needed for use in upcoming budgets.
• Provides input on technical equipment specifications relating to future projects or expansion involving pump maintenance and treatment plant design plans.
• Maintains all records associated with asset management, instrumentation, and performance metrics.
• Responds to failure in any of the electrical systems and makes necessary replacements or repairs.
• Performs equipment upgrades and modifications.
• Purchases electrical and electronic material or equipment as necessary.
• Installs new equipment; pulls new service connections for motors, etc.
• Performs other job-related tasks as required.
WHAT SETS YOU UP FOR SUCCESS:
Position requires a High SchoolDiploma or GED and three (3) years of experience.
WHAT SETS YOU APART:

• Possession of a NC Collections Grade 1 Certification or the ability to obtain this certification within twelve (12) months of hire.
• NFPA 70E Certification or the ability to obtain this certification with six (6) months of hire.

GET TO KNOW APEX:Known as "The Peak of Good Living", the Town of Apex is a rapidly growing Wake County municipality with a current population of more than 84,000 and has been ranked as one of Money Magazine's Best Place to Live in America. Our current workforce is comprised of over 740 full-time employees and over 125 part-time/seasonal staff. Our Human Resources Department - with the support and confidence of Town leadership - is committed to providing best-in-class HR programs for our employees, with a mission to create a culture of empowerment and accountability that maximizes individual and organizational potential. We offer a generous benefit package and have a highly competitive compensation program. More than that, the Town is an awesome place to work, as evidenced by the high job satisfaction rating received in the last employee opinion survey conducted with our employees.
BENEFITS THAT SUPPORT YOU:
Not only is the Town "The Peak of Good Living", but it's also a great place to work! We strive to "reach the peak" of being an employer of choice by providing competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including:

• Free or low-cost medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for employees
• 5% contributions to the NC401(k) retirement plans (no matching required)
• Participation in the Local Government Employees' Retirement System (LGERS)
• Traditional sick and vacation leave
• 80 hours Peak Paid Time Off per year
• $1,200 Peak Lifestyle Benefit to pay for health and wellness activities (after completion of probation)
• 8 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• 3 weeks of Paid Caregiver Leave
• Bereavement leave
• 13 paid holidays
• Longevity pay
• Tuition assistance
• Expansive wellness program, and more!

KEEP IN MIND:
Providing a safe work environment for our employees is a top priority, therefore all new hires must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test,post-offer functional testing (if required by position),background verifications including references, criminal record and driver's license check prior to employment.Some positions may also require SBI fingerprinting as part of the background screening process.
The Town of Apex provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard toage, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, political affiliation or marital status, veteran status, or genetic information.