Utility Maintenance Technician II – Wastewater Maintenance

City of Pasadena•Pasadena, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Utility Maintenance Technician II performs skilled maintenance, repair, inspection, and preventative maintenance work on the City's lift stations. This role involves performing preventive maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting, repair, and replacement of wastewater lift station equipment. The technician will install, repair, and maintain wastewater pumps, motors, valves, piping, controls, floats, and related mechanical equipment. Additionally, the role includes performing electrical troubleshooting and repairs involving motors, motor controls, starters, relays, float systems, and associated electrical components. The technician will monitor lift station performance using SCADA and other monitoring systems, respond to alarms and system failures, and conduct routine inspections to ensure proper operation and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities also include cleaning, lubricating, adjusting, and servicing equipment, assisting with emergency repairs, maintaining accurate maintenance records, and performing grounds maintenance at wastewater facilities. The role requires operating various maintenance equipment and assisting with confined space entry operations. Identifying unsafe conditions and participating in on-call rotations are also key aspects of the position. The technician must maintain assigned tools, vehicles, and equipment, use appropriate PPE, follow safety policies, and maintain required certifications and licenses.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED or two (2) to three (3) years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid Texas driver's license with a good driving record.
Working knowledge of pump mechanics and electrical repair of wastewater pumping equipment.
Ability to read utility maps, blueprints, technical drawings, and maintenance manuals.
Ability to perform moderate to heavy physical labor, including lifting and carrying materials, kneeling, crouching and bending; pushing, pulling and reaching; and standing for prolonged periods of time.
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

Basic Wastewater Operator Certification.

Responsibilities

Performs skilled maintenance, repair, inspection, and preventative maintenance work on the City's lift stations.
Performs preventive maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting, repair, and replacement of wastewater lift station equipment.
Installs, repairs, and maintains wastewater pumps, motors, valves, piping, controls, floats, and related mechanical equipment.
Performs electrical troubleshooting and repairs involving motors, motor controls, starters, relays, float systems, and associated electrical components.
Monitors lift station performance using SCADA and other monitoring systems and responds to alarms and system failures.
Conducts routine inspections of lift stations to ensure proper operation and regulatory compliance.
Cleans, lubricates, adjusts, and services pumps, motors, generators, and other wastewater equipment.
Assists with emergency repairs to wastewater collection infrastructure, lift stations, force mains, and related facilities.
Maintains accurate maintenance records, inspection reports, work orders, and equipment documentation.
Performs grounds maintenance at wastewater facilities, including mowing, weed trimming, vegetation control, painting, and general housekeeping.
Operates service trucks, trailers, generators, pumps, pressure washers, hand tools, power tools, and other maintenance equipment.
Assists with confined space entry operations in accordance with OSHA regulations and departmental procedures.
Identifies unsafe conditions and recommends corrective actions.
Participates in scheduled and emergency on-call rotations and responds to after-hours callouts for equipment failures, utility emergencies, storms, or other emergencies.
Maintains assigned tools, vehicles, and equipment in a clean and safe operating condition.
Uses appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follows all City safety policies and procedures.
Must have and maintain, without interruption, required certifications and licenses.
Works assigned schedule and complies with the City's timekeeping and attendance policies.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Employee-only medical insurance starts as low as $15 per month.
Employee & Family medical insurance plan is less than $350 per month.
City's own medical clinic staffed with a M.D. and two medical assistants.
Employees and their covered dependents over the age of 5 can visit the clinic FREE OF CHARGE.
Employees and their covered dependents also have access to Virtual Visits with a medical professional FREE OF CHARGE.
College tuition reimbursement of up to $3,500 per year.
City will match retirement contributions by 200%.
Two weeks of vacation per year for less than 6 years of service.
Three weeks of vacation per year for 6 to less than 11 years of service.
Four weeks of vacation per year for 11 to less than 21 years of service.
Five weeks of vacation per year for 21 to less than 26 years of service.
Six weeks of vacation per year for 26 years of service and up.