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Come join our Public Works Water team and embark on an exciting journey as our newest Water Utility Maintenance Technician! With guidance, you'll tackle a diverse range of tasks from unskilled to skilled labor in maintaining the Lynn R. Morgan Water Treatment Facility and associated infrastructure. You may also receive cross-training at our North Water Reclamation Facility, offering valuable insights into our comprehensive water infrastructure.

This entry-level role includes comprehensive training, making it an ideal starting point for launching your career. Don't miss out on this opportunity to kickstart your professional journey with us!

Hiring Range: $22.03/hr - $25.45/hr Full Range: $22.03/hr - $28.86/hr

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

-Inspects, maintains, services and repairs a variety of equipment, such as pumps, motors, drives, electrical supplies, meters associated with water treatment, water supply and water storage facilities. -Operates hand and power shop tools to perform repairs. -Maintains all hand and power tools in safe and efficient operating condition.

-Performs a variety of related duties as required such as grounds maintenance, building maintenance, snow removal, equipment maintenance and repair. -Operates a variety of equipment including light vehicles, snow removal equipment, lawn mowers, etc. -Provides general guidance to temporary or seasonal laborers, as assigned. -Responsible for shop area maintenance, safety and cleanliness. -Performs custodial and grounds maintenance duties as sweeping, mopping, painting, carpentry, plumbing, minor electrical. -Learns the maintenance and monitoring of a water/wastewater system. -Performs a variety of duties that requires considerable knowledge of the use and wear of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). -Performs routine safety checks of equipment and minor maintenance activities on vehicles and equipment and maintains records of activities. -Performs data entry of information, maintenance logs and other data in spreadsheets and related software. -Prepares necessary records and reports. -Performs related work as required and assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or equivalent (GED). An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Must have a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Knowledge of: general maintenance of equipment, pumps, valves, motors and other water/wastewater equipment. Knowledge of the overall maintenance of a water/wastewater system. Knowledge of the safety precautions relating to work around machinery and laboratory chemicals

Skills in: operating equipment necessary to perform the essential functions of the job. Has the ability to properly operate or use equipment as necessary. Use of hand tools may include but is not limited to saws, hammers and drills. Skilled in the use of power equipment. May operate various outside light maintenance equipment using mowers, trimmers and chain saws.

Designated full time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

-Robust Medical, Dental and Vision plans including spouse, domestic partner and family coverage options -Supplemental Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Plans -Voluntary Life/AD&D -Employer paid Basic Life/AD&D -Employer paid Short and Long Term Disability -Diagnosis and infertility treatment options via Cigna plans -Employer paid Employee Assistance Program -Robust extended sick leave and family sick leave program -Up to 48 hours of Colorado Sick Leave - 1 hour earned for every 30 hours worked in a pay period -3 Weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year (increases with years of service) -40 hours of pre-loaded Paid Time Off (PTO) to each new employee upon hire -Fifteen (15) Paid Holidays -Twenty-Four (24) ours of Paid Volunteer Leave -Up to 12 weeks of paid Parental Leave for bonding with a new child -457 Retirement Plan, with a 5% employer match and immediate 100% vesting in your deferral contributions AND employer contributions -Education reimbursement up to $2,000 per year -Individual free membership to the Erie Community Center and steep discounts on couple or family memberships.

EEOC Statement:

The Town is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any term, condition or privilege of employment. Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability and genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. This prohibition includes unlawful harassment or discrimination based on any of these protected classes. Unlawful harassment includes verbal or physical conduct, which has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individual s work performance or creating a severe, intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment. This provision applies