Water Utility Technician - Water Treatment Plant

City-of-Ann-Arbo; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Holiday leave

AFSCME union

Job summary

City of Ann Arbor is seeking a Water Utility Technician for the Water Treatment Plant to operate, maintain, inspect, install and repair treatment facilities and related equipment. This role involves working with a unionized shop and adhering to a rotating schedule covering day and evening shifts.

Starting hourly rate is $24.07 with increases based on tenure and negotiations within the AFSCME contract. The position offers competitive benefits and a comprehensive wage package under the City’s

Qualifications

• To operate, maintain, inspect, install and repair water treatment and waste water treatment facilities and associated collection and distribution equipment, systems and components.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, inspect, install and repair water treatment and waste water treatment facilities and associated equipment.
• Work with rotating schedules and support maintenance and operations tasks as needed.

Job description

Water Utility Technician - Water Treatment Plant

Job Category: Water Utilities

Requisition Number: WATER003198

• Posted : August 21, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Description

Starting Hourly Rate: $24.07

After hire, pay increases are dependent on length of service, advancement in the position, and other contractual factors.

This position is represented by the AFSCME union. For more information reference the AFSCME collective bargaining agreement: AFSCME Union Contract

The City of Ann Arbor offers a competitive wage and benefits package including medical, vision, dental, paid vacation, sick and holiday leave.

Starting Hourly Rate: $24.07 After hire, pay increases are dependent on length of service, advancement in the position, and other contractual factors. This position is represented by the AFSCME union. For more information reference the AFSCME collective bargaining agreement: AFSCME Union Contract Benefits offered with this position include: AFSCME Benefits Summary The City of Ann Arbor offers a competitive wage and benefits package including medical, vision, dental, paid vacation, sick and holiday leave. Schedule Overview: This role offers a rotating schedule that provides experience in both Maintenance and Operations.

Maintenance Rotation: 5 weeks on a daytime schedule, Monday-Friday, 7am-3:30pm.

Operations Rotation: Rotating shifts

• 1 week: 7am - 3pm
• 1 week: 3pm-11pm
• 1 week: 11pm-7am
• Some weekend work is required. When scheduled, weekend shifts are 12 hours on Saturday and Sunday, with two 8-hour shifts during the week.

Role Summary:

To operate, maintain, inspect, install and repair water treatment and waste water treatment facilities and associated collection and distribution equipment, systems and components.

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