Maintenance Worker I or II - Water

City of Saratoga Springs•Saratoga Springs, UT

2d•$22 - $28

About The Position

The City of Saratoga Springs has two full-time Maintenance Worker I or II openings in its Public Works Department, approximately 40 hours per week. The positions work under the general direction of the Assistant Public Works Director – Utilities. The department aims to provide opportunities for employees to grow and progress. The positions assist with the ongoing operation and maintenance of the City’s culinary and secondary water systems. Employees also serve as some of the City’s principal on-call employees for after-hours emergencies related to their areas of responsibility and snow plowing.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
For Maintenance II, two years of experience working with public water facilities, or an equivalent combination of job-related education and experience.
Knowledge of water systems, their functions, operations, and routine maintenance needs.
Knowledge of basic computer operations and applications.
Knowledge of correct English usage and vocabulary.
Ability to interact professionally and politely with the public in emotional situations.
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 concisely and effectively.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with developers, contractors, citizens, coworkers, and supervisors.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, especially in emergencies.
Ability to deal with the public in a pleasant, courteous, and calm manner.
Maintenance I certifications to be acquired within six months of starting employment: valid Utah CDL, CPR, First Aid, OSHA Confined Spaces, and Backflow 101.
Maintenance II certifications: Water Operator II, Backflow Technician, OSHA Confined Space, OSHA Trench Safety Training, First Aid, CPR, and Utah CDL.

Nice To Haves

For Maintenance I, experience working with public works systems or in general construction is preferred.

Responsibilities

Inspect culinary and secondary water facilities daily to ensure adequate water levels and proper function.
Repair water facilities and coordinate repairs as needed.
Install and maintain water meters.
Read water meters monthly.
Communicate with developers, contractors, and property owners as needed about the location of public utilities.
Plow public streets as needed.
Perform general maintenance duties at public facilities as assigned.
Locate utilities.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Health insurance options, including one with a $0 employee premium payroll deduction when participating in the Wellness program.
Dental insurance.
Life and long-term disability insurance.
Employee Assistance Program, including short-term mental health counseling services for the whole family.
Free Teledoc program for the whole family.
Monetary incentives for Wellness program participation.
Health savings account with an employer match.
Optional vision, accident, hospital, critical illness, and additional life insurance coverage.
Flexible spending accounts.
Utah Public Retirement System pension participation.
Employer contribution of 6.2% of salary to a 401(k) retirement plan in lieu of Social Security contributions.
120 hours of paid time off accrued annually.
40 hours of short-term medical leave accrued annually.
11 holidays annually.