Utility Worker

NEW Water; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking public utility dedicated to providing clean water services to the community. As a Utility Worker, you'll play a vital role in maintaining wastewater treatment facilities, ensuring safety, and contributing to environmental stewardship. This full-time position offers opportunities for professional development and a strong commitment to teamwork. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including a pension plan and paid time off, while making a meaningful impact on public health and the environment. If you value safety, respect, and community service, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Vacation and PTO

Company Paid Life Insurance

Company Paid Long Term Disability

Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) Pension

Wisconsin Deferred Compensation (WDC) Program

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Programs

Strong Commitment to Employee Development

Strong Commitment to Teamwork

Qualifications

• 2+ years of maintenance experience in an industrial setting.
• Knowledge of maintenance practices, tools, and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performing preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment.
• Ensuring buildings and grounds are in excellent condition.
• Inspecting and repairing safety equipment.

Skills

Mechanical Maintenance

HVAC Systems

Communication Skills

Safety Procedures

Hand and Power Tools

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Maintenance Tools

Job description

NEW Water is looking for a dedicated and versatile Utility Worker to join our Operations team! In this full-time role, you’ll be essential in maintaining the functionality and appearance of our wastewater treatment facilities and associated systems. We value safety, respect, teamwork, and environmental stewardship, and we’re looking for someone who shares those values.

What you’ll be responsible for:

• Mechanical Maintenance and Reliability: Performing preventive maintenance, inspections, and repairs on pumps, valves, piping, HVAC systems, and other equipment.
• Facility and Grounds Maintenance: Ensuring our buildings and grounds are in excellent condition through tasks such as building repairs, painting, landscaping, weed control, snow removal, and general cleaning.
• Safety Equipment Inspection and Repair: Maintaining a safe environment by inspecting and repairing safety equipment like fire extinguishers, and emergency lights, and by following safety protocols.
• Additional Duties: You’ll also contribute to special projects, assist other departments, and ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety standards.

What you’ll bring to the team:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of related maintenance experience in an industrial setting (or equivalent combination of education and experience). Knowledge of maintenance practices, tools, and equipment.
• Skills in using hand and power tools, and a strong understanding of safety procedures.
• Good communication, basic computer, and math skills.
• A valid Wisconsin motor vehicle operator’s license.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Why Work at NEW Water:

• Strong commitment to employee development
• Strong commitment to teamwork and work culture
• Directly play into the health of the community and environment
• Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) Pension
• Wisconsin Deferred Compensation (WDC) Program
• Paid Vacation and PTO
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program(s)

Who We Are

NEW Water is a public utility that provides regional clean water services to 15 municipal customers, serving approximately 239,000 residents throughout a 285-square-mile area. NEW Water embraces cultural attributes of Safety, Team, Environment, and Respect, as we strive to protect our most valuable resource, water. Proudly serving our community since 1931, NEW Water provides an essential service to protect public health, our precious waterways, and support economic development. NEW Water cleans an average of 41 million gallons a day, so that our community can do laundry, flush the toilet, and run their businesses whenever they want knowing that the receiving waters are being protected.

NEW Water, the brand of the Green Bay Metropolitan Sewerage District