Tech Services Maintenance I

About the role

The position involves maintaining equipment, buildings, and process systems at various water and wastewater facilities. The role requires a combination of mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, welding, and fabricating skills. The salary range is $27.47- $38.46 per hour, with a hiring range of $27.47 - $32.96, contingent on qualifications and experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintains equipment, buildings, and process systems at water/wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, and lift stations.
• Performs maintenance on small and large centrifugal pumps, peristaltic pumps, step screens, rotary drum thickeners, large blowers, boilers, chemical feed systems, various valves, and emergency generators.
• Works with electrical systems up to 480 volts under guidance.
• Assists with purchasing and ordering parts and equipment for repair and replacement, filling out work orders, and collecting data for asset management systems.
• Schedules work and downtime with water/wastewater treatment plant staff.
• Supports Technical Services Maintenance II, SCADA Programmer/Instrumentation Specialist, and Technical Services Electrician on projects as needed.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 3 years' experience in industrial maintenance including mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, welding, or fabrication.
• Exposure and troubleshooting of electronics, electromechanical, and electrical systems.
• Some experience in HVAC theory and operation.
• Some experience maintaining and troubleshooting HVAC systems.

Qualifications

• Colorado Class I, II and III Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection Certification desired.
• Attainment of boiler, centrifugal pump, industrial electrical, and HVAC training/certification is highly desirable.

Skills

• Ability to exercise independent judgment and communicate decisions to water/wastewater plant operators and supervisors.
• Ability to determine unsafe conditions and perform tasks in a safe manner.
• Ability to effectively and diplomatically communicate with co-workers, water/wastewater treatment plant operators, and other City employees.
• Knowledge of centrifugal pumps, boilers, electrical motors, generators, HVAC equipment, and blowers is desired.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Frequent: Moderate to considerable physical effort including working from ladders in awkward positions, frequent use of light or medium weight objects (e.g., 25-50 lbs), and use of medium weight tools.
• Occasional: Strenuous to extreme physical effort including frequent use of heavy objects (e.g., 50+ pounds), may also use heavy tools or require strenuous application in awkward positions.
• Working Environment: Exposure to heat and noise along with working outside in the elements.

Benefits

• Medical plans, Dental, Vision (for self/spouse/children)
• Dedicated, exclusive Employee Health and Wellness Center
• Discounted Chilson Center passes
• Paid vacation, holidays, floating holidays, and medical leave
• Flexible spending including Dependent Care
• Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-term and Long-term disability, and voluntary Critical Illness Coverage
• Roth (pre-& post tax) and company match
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary 529 College Invest program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Personal and Professional Development opportunities
• Employee Recognition Program
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Market based pay & regular performance reviews
• Public Loan Forgiveness Program