Utility Support & Inventory Technician

cityofottawa; Ottawa (KS); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Ottawa is seeking a Technician in Utility Support Services to ensure materials and equipment are available for Electric Distribution, Water Distribution, and Wastewater Collection. The role maintains inventory accuracy, prepares items for field use, and supports resource coordination for routine work and emergencies.

Responsibilities include staging materials, maintaining records in inventory systems, and assisting with facility upkeep.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year of basic inventory and stock control experience.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and verify all incoming materials and supplies to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Maintain accurate inventory counts and ensure proper storage and organization of all materials.
• Label and track inventory items, creating and updating tags as needed.
• Prepare water and electric meters and associated materials for installation.
• Maintain records of transformers and other tracked assets within designated systems.
• Assist in staging materials and equipment for planned work, maintenance activities, and emergency response.
• Deliver and pick up materials from vendors and job sites as needed.
• Support field crews by ensuring timely availability of required materials and supplies.
• Maintain accurate records in inventory management systems (Dude Solutions or equivalent).
• Utilize software systems for tracking materials, meters, and assets (UDM, PBC Manager, etc.).
• Perform minor building maintenance and janitorial duties as needed to support daily operations.

Skills

Inventory control

Forklift operation

Inventory software

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Dude Solutions

UDM

PBC Manager

Job description

City of Ottawa is seeking a Technician in Utility Support Services to ensure materials and equipment are available for Electric Distribution, Water Distribution, and Wastewater Collection. The role maintains inventory accuracy, prepares items for field use, and supports resource coordination for routine work and emergencies.

Responsibilities include staging materials, maintaining records in inventory systems, and assisting with facility upkeep.