Utility Maintenance Technician I - Water Production

City-of-Pasadena,-Tx; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Very generous benefits

Low-cost medical insurance

On-site medical clinic

Tuition reimbursement

Healthy retirement match

Generous vacation accrual

Job summary

The City of Pasadena is seeking a maintenance worker to perform skilled tasks on equipment used for water maintenance, lines, meters, and plants. You will work with a team on daily and weekly maintenance of water storage sites, mow and trim around tanks, and perform repairs as needed.

A valid Texas driver's license and Class C Groundwater License are required. This full-time position offers very generous benefits, including affordable health insurance, on-site clinic, free virtual visits,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years related experience or training; equivalent combo.
• Valid Texas driver’s license with good driving record.
• Must obtain Class C Groundwater License.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance at skilled level on equipment for water maintenance, lines, meters, and plants.
• Work with team on daily/weekly maintenance of water storage sites.
• Mow and trim around tanks and fences; repair fence, paint pipes/buildings; pump and motor maintenance.
• Adhere to schedules, timekeeping, attendance policy.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Groundwater License (Class C)

Job description

Duties: Performs manual tasks including general maintenance at a skilled level involved in the equipment used for the maintenance of water, lines and meter, and/or plants. Working with co-workers as a team on daily and weekly household maintenance of water storage sites. Mowing and trimming around tanks and fences. Occasionally, repair fence, paint pipes and buildings, and pump and motor maintenance. Must have and maintain, without interruption, all necessary licenses, certifications, clearances, and/or job requirements. Works the assigned schedule and complies with City timekeeping and attendance policy. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in construction trades such as concrete work, pipe work, electrical and general labor. Valid Texas driver's license and good driving record. Obtain Class C Groundwater License.

The City of Pasadena offers very generous benefits to all full-time employees. For example:

• Employee-only medical insurance starts as low as $15 per month and the most expensive Employee & Family plan is less than $350 per month.
• The City has its own medical clinic staffed with a M.D. and two medical assistants. Employees and their covered dependents over the age of 5 can visit the clinic FREE OF CHARGE.
• Employees and their covered dependents also have access to Virtual Visits with a medical professional FREE OF CHARGE.
• The City offers college tuition reimbursement of up to $3,500 per year.
• As an employee, you will contribute a portion of your salary each pay-period towards your retirement and the City will match your contribution by 200%. Example, if you contribute $100, the City will contribute $200.
• Civilian employees accumulate vacation at the following rates:
  • Less than 6 years of service - two weeks of vacation per year.
  • From 6 to less than 11 years of service - three weeks of vacation per year.
  • From 11 to less than 21 years of service – four weeks of vacation per year.
  • From 21 to less than 26 years of service – five weeks of vacation per year.
  • From 26 years of service and up – six weeks of vacation per year.