What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utility Maintenance Technician II - Wastewater Maintenance position at City of Pasadena?
Duties: Performs technician tasks including general maintenance at a high skilled level involved in the maintenance of equipment used for wastewater lift stations, including mechanical and electrical repair of pumps. Maintenance may also include mowing and weed eating around lift stations and painting of lift stations as needed. May use SCADA operations in monitoring and maintenance of wastewater systems. May be subject to call out service after hours. Must have and maintain, without interruption, all necessary licenses, certifications, clearances, and/or job requirements. Works the assigned schedule and complies with the City's timekeeping and attendance policy.
Qualifications: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or two to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge or experience in pump mechanics and electrical repair of pumps required. Position may require moderate to heavy lifting and carrying; kneeling, crouching and bending; pushing, pulling and reaching; and standing for prolonged periods of time. Valid Texas driver's license and good driving record. Knowledge of safety equipment and procedures and guidelines. Ability to read utility maps and drawings. Basic Wastewater Certification.
The City of Pasadena offers very generous benefits to all full-time employees. For example:
- Employee-only medical insurance starts as low as $15 per month and the most expensive Employee & Family plan is less than $350 per month.
- The 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.
- The City offers college tuition reimbursement of up to $3,500 per year.
- As an employee, you will contribute a portion of your salary each pay-period towards your retirement and the City will match your contribution by 200%. Example, if you contribute $100, the City will contribute $200.
- Civilian employees accumulate vacation at the following rates:
- Less than 6 years of service - two weeks of vacation per year.
- From 6 to less than 11 years of service - three weeks of vacation per year.
- From 11 to less than 21 years of service - four weeks of vacation per year.
- From 21 to less than 26 years of service - five weeks of vacation per year.
- From 26 years of service and up - six weeks of vacation per year.
Salary : $3,500
