Utility Maintenance Technician I - Water Production (3 positions)

coptx; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Free on-site clinic

Free virtual visits

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement matching

Vacation accrual

Job summary

The City of Pasadena seeks a maintenance technician to perform skilled, hands-on tasks across water storage sites, lines, meters, and related equipment. You will work with teammates to complete daily and weekly upkeep, mowing around tanks, and occasional repairs to fences, pipes, and buildings, as well as pump and motor maintenance.

Must hold required licenses and certifications and follow city timekeeping.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years related experience and/or training, or equivalent
• Experience in construction trades (concrete, pipe work, electrical, general labor)

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled maintenance on water storage sites and equipment.
• Work with co-workers as a team on daily/weekly upkeep.
• Mow and trim around tanks and fences; repair fences as needed.
• Paint pipes and buildings; maintain pumps and motors.
• Maintain required licenses and certifications and follow city policies.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Skills

General maintenance

Teamwork

Driver's license

Groundwater License

Weather resilience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Duties

Perform 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. Position may require moderate to heavy lifting and carrying; kneeling, crouching and bending; pushing, pulling and reaching; and standing for prolonged periods of time. Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions.

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.