Utility Maintenance Technician I - Water Production

coptx; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

City clinic access

Virtual medical visits

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement match 200%

Vacation allowance

Job summary

City of Pasadena is seeking a skilled maintenance worker to perform manual tasks on water storage sites and related equipment.

You will work with a team on daily and weekly upkeep, including mowing around tanks, repairing fences, and maintaining pumps and motors. The position requires keeping licenses current and complying with city policies; the city offers generous benefits and retirement matching.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• 1–3 years related experience and/or training.
• Valid Texas driver’s license and good driving record.
• Obtain Class C Groundwater License.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual maintenance tasks on water storage sites and equipment.
• Work with co-workers as a team on daily and weekly upkeep of water lines, meters, and plants.
• Mow and trim around tanks and fences; repair fences, paint pipes and buildings; maintain pump and motor systems.
• Maintain required licenses, certifications, and clearances; adhere to schedule and city policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

General maintenance

Teamwork

Driving

Education

High school diploma or GED

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.