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Lead Mechanic – Hoboken, NJ 07030
📅 Monday – Friday | ⏰ 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
💵 $33 – $41 per hour (based on experience)

Summary:
We’re seeking an experienced Lead Mechanic to oversee preventive and corrective maintenance for a municipal water/wastewater facility in Hoboken, NJ. This hands-on role involves leading maintenance staff, performing repairs, and ensuring continuous, efficient operation of all equipment and systems. The ideal candidate has strong mechanical and electrical aptitude, leadership experience, and a commitment to safety and reliability.

Responsibilities:

· Lead day-to-day maintenance activities and assign work to maintenance staff

· Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on pumps, motors, conveyors, valves, and process equipment

· Diagnose equipment failures and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence

· Install, align, and calibrate mechanical and electrical components

· Conduct inspections, lubrication, and adjustments on machinery and equipment

· Maintain accurate maintenance records in the CMMS system

· Support facility improvement projects and machine upgrades

· Ensure compliance with safety procedures and regulatory standards

Qualifications:

· Minimum 5 years’ experience maintaining wastewater treatment or similar industrial equipment

· At least 2 years’ experience leading maintenance teams

· Strong knowledge of pumps, gearboxes, motors, controls, and plant equipment

· Valid driver’s license with clean record

· Proficiency with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)

Preferred:

· Knowledge of electrical and instrumentation systems

· Understanding of wastewater treatment processes

· CMRT or equivalent maintenance certification