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The Blooming Glen Contractors, Inc. Water & Wastewater Services Division (BGC WWS), a partner of the H&K Group, Inc. is seeking a self-motivated full-time Assistant Service Technician to join our team. The successful candidate will work under the direction of the lead tech to help service, repair, and install water/wastewater equipment and systems. The ideal candidate is safety focused, team oriented, and takes initiative. This position will service the Delaware, Maryland and Virginia area.

Why work for H&K Group, Inc.?

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• 100% Company-paid Health Benefits
• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan
• Tuition reimbursement programs available to qualifying employees for approved programs
• Additional training programs including on the job, online through H&K Academy, manufacturer offered training, and more
• Company-provided Service Vehicle for work travel and daily field assignments

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support lead technicians in all aspects of water/wastewater mechanical equipment repairs and maintenance at both pump stations and water/wastewater treatment facilities.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and basic electrical issues on pumps, motors, blowers, and related process equipment.
• Must have basic knowledge in phases of general construction.
• Perform laser shaft alignment and vibration testing. Hands-on training provided.
• Minor welding or fabrication as needed.
• Help stage tools, rigging, and materials; set up and break down job sites.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and confined-space safety protocols; complete service reports and daily logs.
• Participate in an on-call rotation for emergency response.

Required Skills, Education, and Experience

• 2+ years as a technician in general construction or industrial maintenance, with a mechanical focus (pumps, piping, rotating equipment)
• Must be comfortable working in and around wastewater environments
• Basic mechanical knowledge
• Able to lift and/or move up to 75 pounds
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Efficiency, accuracy, and responsibility

Preferred Skills, Education, and Experience

• 3 years related experience
• Maintenance experience
• Experience in Wastewater services, heavy civil construction, or other heavy industry
  • Certifications
    • OSHA 40-hour
    • Confined Space Entry
    • CPR & First-Aid
  • Technical Skill Set
    • Proficient with basic hand and power tools; mechanically inclined
    • Able to read equipment manuals, schematics and blueprints
    • Clear communicator, comfortable working side-by-side with plant personnel
    • Self-motivated and organized
    • Advanced skills such as laser assignments and vibration analysis 
    • Exposure to welding or pipefitting is a plus

Mobility & Driving

• Valid driver's license 

Physical Demands

• Occasionally required to:
  • Stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
  • Talk and hear
  • Lift and/or move up to 75 pounds

Work Environment

• Occasionally exposed to:
  • Moving parts
  • Fumes and/or airborne particles
  • Extreme heat
  • Risk of shock
  • Inclement/outdoor weather
• Noise level is loud at times

The Blooming Glen Contractors, Inc. Water & Wastewater Services Division (BGC WWS) utilizes both a nationally recognized staff of mechanical professionals and the latest in equipment and technology to construct or remediate virtually any water or wastewater repair situation. Serving the needs of the municipal, industrial, commercial, and institutional sectors since 2009, BGC WWS provides superior quality, efficiency, and timely performance to all our clientele. We also offer custom fabrication services for any atypical projects, with the capacity to provide complete design-build services.

H&K Group, Inc. provides complete heavy civil contracting and construction materials solutions with safety, speed, quality, efficiency, and value. Beginning as a small family business a half century ago, we are now a dynamic group of vertically integrated companies that has been growing and prospering for 50 years.

Thank you for your interest in employment with H&K Group, Inc. At H&K, we invest in our people, providing the essential training, instruction, and supervisory support that they need to develop and grow within our company. We acknowledge that H&K's strength and success is directly related to our employees and the talents, dedication, and job performance they exemplify. We seek dynamic, motivated people who are driven to make a difference.

H&K does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are always looking for the best, most qualified people to join our team.

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100% Company-Paid Health Benefits!