Maintenance Worker I

City of Saint Paul; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Saint Paul is seeking a Water Service Technician to join a team dedicated to providing high-quality water to residents. This role involves conducting inspections, performing maintenance tasks, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Ideal candidates will possess relevant experience in the water industry or related fields, and have a commitment to safety and teamwork.

Benefits

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Paid vacation and sick time

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain a valid Minnesota Class D Driver's License or equivalent out-of-state driver's license.
• One year of experience in water industry labor or two years in unrelated labor experience.
• Successful completion of the SPRWS Trainee Program.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular inspections at water treatment facilities and maintain equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks and keep records of maintenance work.
• Clean and maintain water treatment basins, including confined space work.

Skills

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Education

Completion of a vocational school program in water treatment/operations

Job description

Saint Paul Regional Water Services (SPRWS) provides drinking water and related services to the City of Saint Paul in addition to several surrounding suburban communities including Maplewood, West Saint Paul, Lauderdale, Falcon Heights, Mendota, and Mendota Heights. Our valued employees provide water for 450,000 customers on a daily basis. This position provides the o pportunity to perform important and meaningful work in a team-oriented environment. Training and future career advancement opportunities are available. The current openings are located at Saint Paul Regional Water Services (SPRWS), 1900 Rice Street, Saint Paul, MN.

Here's what you can expect to do:

• Conduct regular inspections for the raw water pumping stations, water treatment plant equipment, and plant HVAC systems
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks on SPRWS equipment and systems
• Keep record of maintenance work throughout SPRWS facilities and station equipment
• Lift and carry heavy equipment, climb ladders, and work in confined spaces
• For more information and essential functions, see our job description

Information specific to this position:
This position also involves cleaning and maintaining water treatment basins during cold water period. Training will be provided to employee to operate at the dewatering facility to process spent lime solids, clean and repair solids filter presses. Employee will be trained to conduct confined space entry into underground basins with fall protection and follow OSHA safety rules and practices.

Duties are performed in both an indoor environment and outdoors involving exposure to rain, snow, cold, heat, road dust, and traffic noise. Work involves standing, stooping, or walking and involves daily lifting of objects weighing up to 90 pounds. Duties also include climbing ladders and driving in trucks to and from job sites.

Our Benefits: We offer competitive wages, and a variety ofexcellent benefits, including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid vacation and sick time.

Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. At the City of Saint Paul, we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve. Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda, which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us.We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job.

Must meet ONE of the following requirements

• One year of experience performing entry level water industry labor including treatment plant, wastewater plant, supply or distribution related work.
• Two years of labor experience in a plant facility unrelated to water.
• Completion of a vocational school program in water treatment/operations.
• Successful completion of the SPRWS Trainee Program.

Must possess and maintain a valid Minnesota Class D Driver's License or equivalent out-of-state driver's license.

Submit a City of Saint Paul online application by the closing date.

Upload or submit the following document via the online application system. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.)

• A resume (optional)

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Need technical support? For help with the online application, please call1-855-524-5627.

Assessment: Qualifications Rating

The Qualifications Rating is an assessment of your completed application and answers to the Supplemental Questionnaire. Be as specific and detailed as possible in completing your application and questionnaire. You must submit your completed application and supplemental questionnaire by the application deadline.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Open Job Posting: This posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements.

Eligible Lists: Eligible lists are typically created from a pass/fail assessment. Those who pass the assessment will be placed on an eligible list for approximately six months. Hiring Managers may interview/hire anyone from the list.

Final Selection Process: You must receive a score of 75% or higher to pass the assessment and be considered for the position. Those who pass will be placed on an eligible list and all will be notified of their status. A Hiring Manager will consider those applicants eligible for hire. You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process which may include an interview, job simulation, work sample submission, or other evaluation method.

Pre-Employment Screening:This position requires a medical examination, driver’s license check, drug test, and a background check which may include criminal history, and employment history as a condition of employment.Candidates will be required to submit proof of education to Human Resources upon conditional job offer, if qualifying based on education.

Human Resources Contact Information:
Danni Smith at 651-266-6566
Email:[e-mail]

The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history.

Veteran’s Preference: If you are a veteran and would like to receive Veteran’s preference in accordance with MN Statute 197.455, you must submit a photocopy of your DD214 preferably at time of application.Click here for more information.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.