Meter Technician (Seattle)

Conservice LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K with company matching

Paid time off and holidays

Company vehicle and tools provided

Job summary

Conservice LLC is seeking a Meter Technician in Seattle, WA to install, configure, and maintain water submeters in multifamily properties. You will work with property staff, travel as needed, and ensure accurate measurement and reliable data transmission.

You will use Windows laptops with Excel and Gmail for documentation, perform routine maintenance, and collaborate with teams to address issues. A valid driver's license and the ability to lift 50 pounds are required.

Qualifications

• Able to manage time and meet deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail in documentation and records.
• Mechanical aptitude and comfortable using hand tools.
• Excellent customer service abilities.
• Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Install, program, and configure submeters and related systems in multifamily properties.
• Perform routine maintenance and inspection of submeters for accuracy.
• Troubleshoot submeter performance and data transmission issues.
• Calibrate and test submeters to ensure accuracy.
• Lift and move equipment weighing 50+ pounds during tasks.
• Travel approximately 25% of the time and, if required, weekends.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Attention to detail

Mechanical inclination

Customer service

Driving

Tools

Windows laptop

Excel

Gmail

Hand tools

Job description

Seattle , Washington 98032 , United States

Job Description

Conservice is proud to be the leading Utility and Billing Management Company in the multifamily housing industry. Our customers (property management companies) depend on us to take care of their utility management and billing for their various properties.

The big picture: What our meter technicians do

Our Meter Technicians install, maintain, and repair Conservice submeters, allowing our billing team to accurately track and bill utility usage by the unit or individual apartment.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Install, program, and configure submeters and related communication systems in multifamily homes, apartment complexes, and retail areas.
• Perform routine maintenance and inspection of submeters to ensure accurate measurement and proper functioning.
• Ensure communications systems are functioning properly and perform routine maintenance as needed.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose issues related to submeter performance, connectivity, or data transmission.
• Conduct repairs and replacements of faulty or malfunctioning submeters as needed.
• Calibrate and test submeters to ensure accurate and reliable measurement of water consumption.
• Regularly climb ladders and work at heights to access water submeters in ceilings or other elevated locations.
• Lift and move equipment and materials weighing 50+ pounds during installation and maintenance tasks.
• Collaborate with property owners, managers, and retail store staff to address questions, concerns, or complaints related to water submetering.
• Educate property staff, residents, and retail employees on the operation and functionality of water submeters.
• Monitor and analyze consumption data to detect anomalies, leaks, or abnormal usage patterns.
• Maintain accurate records of installations, repairs, and maintenance activities as well as make required updates to communication systems.
• Keep abreast of industry trends, advancements, and best practices in submetering technology.
• Adhere to safety guidelines and procedures while working with water submeters.
• Must hold a current, valid driver's license and have a clean driving record

Schedule:

• Monday through Friday - 8 hour shifts
• Saturdays may be required as needed, based on the workload.
• Must be able and willing to travel approximately 25% of the time.

Equipment and Training:

• Conservice will provide a company vehicle, gas card, laptop, cell phone, and any hand tools required
• Conservice will provide all necessary training
• Training will last up to 6 weeks; travel may be required

Medical, dental, and vision insurance (eligible on the first of the month following 60th day of employment)

Paid time off and holidays

401K with company matching

Requirements

• Able to use a Windows-based laptop with basic experience in Excel and Gmail
• Able and willing to travel approximately 25% of the time based on business and project needs.
• Independently manage time and workload to meet deadlines
• Organizational skills and attention to detail
• Able to effectively and clearly communicate, written and verbal
• Internal drive to find the “why” behind the problem and resolve the issue
• Able to lift 50 pounds, climb and work from ladders up to 10 feet high, work in cramped conditions like attic spaces, and meet other physical demands
• Mechanically inclined and has experience working with a variety of hand tools
• Able to receive supplies and equipment for the job from the Conservice warehouse at the place of their residence or a company-paid storage unit
• Must have a secure area in which to park a company vehicle
• Must have access to high-speed internet for documentation and other uses
• Must have excellent customer service skills
• Able to pass a background check
• Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Information on race, gender and national origin will only be used for statistical and recordkeeping purposes, and will not be used in making any employment decisions. All information provided will be kept separate from your expression of interest. Providing this information is strictly voluntary, and you will not be subjected to any adverse action or treatment if you choose not to provide this information. If you do not choose to answer these questions, we ask that you select "Decline to Identify" for each question. Thank you for your voluntary cooperation.