Maintenance Worker I or II - Water

City of Saratoga Springs•Saratoga Springs, UT

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Saratoga Springs has an opening for a full-time Maintenance Worker I or II – Water position within the Public Works Department, working approximately 40 hours per week. These positions report under the general direction of the Assistant Public Works Director – Utilities. The department aims to provide opportunities for growth and progression. The role is responsible for assisting in the operation and maintenance of the City's culinary and secondary water systems. Additionally, these positions serve as key on-call employees for after-hours emergencies related to their areas of responsibility and for snow plowing.

Requirements

Maintenance I: High School Diploma or GED equivalent. No experience required, but preference given to applicants with experience in public works systems or general construction.
Maintenance II: High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Two (2) years of experience working with public water facilities; or an equivalent combination of job-related education and experience.
Knowledge of water systems and their functions, operations and routine maintenance needs.
Knowledge of basic computer operations and applications.
Knowledge of correct use of the English language and vocabulary.
Ability to interact with the public in emotional situations while maintaining professional and polite demeanor.
Ability to operate moderate to heavy equipment needed for maintenance duties.
Ability to review and interpret basic to moderately difficult building and construction plans for public utility systems.
Ability to communicate in a concise and effective manner.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with developers, contractors, citizens, coworkers, and supervisors.
Ability to exercise sound and good judgment at all times, especially in emergency situations.
Ability to deal with the public in a pleasant, courteous, and calm manner.
Maintenance I: A Valid Utah CDL, CPR, First Aid, OSHA Confined Spaces, Backflow 101 (must be acquired within 6 months of employment start).
Maintenance II: Water Operator II and Backflow Technician certifications, OSHA Confined Space Certification, OSHA Trench Safety Training, First Aid and CPR Certification, Utah CDL License.

Nice To Haves

Some experience working with public works systems or general construction (for Maintenance I).

Responsibilities

Perform daily site inspections of culinary and secondary water facilities to ensure adequate water levels and function.
Repair and coordinate repairs to water facilities as needed.
Installation and maintenance of water meters.
Water meter reading on a monthly basis.
Communication with the public (developers, contractors or property owners) as needed on location of public utilities.
Snow plowing of public streets as needed.
General maintenance duties of public facilities as assigned.
Utility locating.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Several health insurance options (one with $0.00 employee premium with Wellness program participation).
Dental insurance.
Life insurance.
Long-term disability insurance.
EAP (Employee Assistance Program) including mental health short-term counseling services for the whole family.
Free Teledoc program for the whole family.
Monetary incentives for wellness program participation.
HSA (Health Savings Account) with an Employer match.
Option to add Vision, Accident, Hospital, Critical Illness, additional Life Insurance coverage, and FSAs (Flexible Spending Accounts).
Participation in the Utah Public Retirement System (pension).
City contributes 6.2% of salary into a 401(k) retirement plan (in lieu of Social Security contributions).
120 hours of paid time off (PTO) accrued annually.
40 hours of short-term medical accrued annually.
11 holidays annually.