Utility Maintenance Technician II – Wastewater Maintenance

City of Pasadena • Pasadena, TX

2d • 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 installing, repairing, and maintaining wastewater pumps, motors, valves, piping, controls, floats, and related mechanical equipment. The technician will also perform electrical troubleshooting and repairs, monitor lift station performance using SCADA and other systems, and respond to alarms and system failures. Routine inspections, cleaning, lubrication, and servicing of equipment are key responsibilities, as is assisting with emergency repairs and maintaining accurate maintenance records. The role also includes grounds maintenance at wastewater facilities and operating various maintenance equipment. Participation in confined space entry operations and identifying unsafe conditions are also part of the duties. The position requires participation in on-call rotations and maintaining assigned tools, vehicles, and equipment. Adherence to safety policies, PPE usage, and maintaining required certifications are mandatory.

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.
• 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 has its 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 contribution by 200%.
• Vacation accrual based on years of service (two weeks to six weeks per year).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED