Water Treatment Plant Technician (Seasonal)

City of Eden Prairie • Eden Prairie, MN

11d • $17 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

Water Treatment Plant- Seasonal Expected Start Date: Spring/Summer 2026 Details $16.50 - $21.00 per hour (depending on qualifications) + opportunity for end of the season bonus! ($0.50 for every hour worked) Part Time (Part-time/Temporary/Seasonal Status), Non-Exempt Reports to Water Treatment Plant Supervisor & takes work direction from Water Treatment Plant Lead Operator Located at Water Treatment Plant (14100 Technology Drive, Eden Prairie, MN 55344) Typical hours are Monday- Friday, 7:00am-3:00pm Responsibilities The Water Treatment Plant Maintenance Technician supports the Water Treatment team to effectively provide safe and high-quality drinking water to the public. The Water Treatment Plant is a component of the Utilities Division which is responsible for water, sewer, and drainage infrastructure systems in the community. This position is responsible for the following areas of impact: Maintenance and janitorial tasks within the treatment plant & well houses, including cleaning, painting, housekeeping, restocking supplies, errands and light maintenance duties. Monitoring and patrol for lawn watering violators. Grounds keeping tasks including watering, trimming and weed control. Office duties including light receptionist/clerical tasks, assisting vendors, organizing and filing paperwork, assisting with maintenance documentation. Demonstrates safe operation and maintenance of hand/power tools, power equipment, light duty vehicles and equipment, and practicing safe work habits in and around and traffic on roadways. While these areas are the primary focus of this position, we believe strongly in teamwork and employees will be called upon to perform a variety of duties as a part of their role with the City. Requirements Must be 18 years of age or older, related experience preferred. High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D) required. Valid Driver’s License and excellent driving record, required. This position requires the ability to lift/carry/push/pull 30-50 lbs, operate a motor vehicle and work under all weather conditions. Candidates must successfully complete and pass the City’s evaluation of the pre-employment process prior to their first day of employment. Pre-employment processes for this position includes professional reference checks, background check, driver’s license check, work verification and education verification if applicable. Skills Able to convey a message to get a point across; communicates in a clear and concise manner; able to write clearly and succinctly; tailors message to a variety of communication settings and styles. Ability to perform and/or coordinate several activities, responsibilities, and tasks simultaneously in a polite and professional manner; prioritizes what needs to get done; keeps things neat and orderly; utilizes tools for efficiency; factors several considerations when planning; establishes methods to ensure routine tasks are completed. Ability to tackle a problem by using logical, systematic, sequential approach; makes a systematic comparison of two or more alternatives; notices discrepancies and inconsistencies in available information; identifies a set of features, parameters or considerations to take into account in analyzing a situation or making a decision. City of Eden Prairie Values We are a service organization. We take pride in what we do. We cultivate a supportive, encouraging and productive culture with a strong customer focus. We promote wellness and plan work/life balance into our goals. We value differences and foster inclusion. We achieve success by exhibiting our core values: collaboration, innovation, integrity, performance and relationships. Application Process To apply, click on "apply now" at the top of the page or visit www.edenprairiemn.gov and click on the Jobs tab.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• related experience preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D) required.
• Valid Driver’s License and excellent driving record, required.
• This position requires the ability to lift/carry/push/pull 30-50 lbs, operate a motor vehicle and work under all weather conditions.
• Candidates must successfully complete and pass the City’s evaluation of the pre-employment process prior to their first day of employment.
• Pre-employment processes for this position includes professional reference checks, background check, driver’s license check, work verification and education verification if applicable.
• Able to convey a message to get a point across; communicates in a clear and concise manner; able to write clearly and succinctly; tailors message to a variety of communication settings and styles.
• Ability to perform and/or coordinate several activities, responsibilities, and tasks simultaneously in a polite and professional manner; prioritizes what needs to get done; keeps things neat and orderly; utilizes tools for efficiency; factors several considerations when planning; establishes methods to ensure routine tasks are completed.
• Ability to tackle a problem by using logical, systematic, sequential approach; makes a systematic comparison of two or more alternatives; notices discrepancies and inconsistencies in available information; identifies a set of features, parameters or considerations to take into account in analyzing a situation or making a decision.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and janitorial tasks within the treatment plant & well houses, including cleaning, painting, housekeeping, restocking supplies, errands and light maintenance duties.
• Monitoring and patrol for lawn watering violators.
• Grounds keeping tasks including watering, trimming and weed control.
• Office duties including light receptionist/clerical tasks, assisting vendors, organizing and filing paperwork, assisting with maintenance documentation.
• Demonstrates safe operation and maintenance of hand/power tools, power equipment, light duty vehicles and equipment, and practicing safe work habits in and around and traffic on roadways.
• employees will be called upon to perform a variety of duties as a part of their role with the City.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED