What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Worker I - Water & Sewer position at City of Southfield, MI?
Salary : $47,056.00 - $70,513.00 Annually
Location : Southfield, MI
Job Type : Career Full-Time
Job Number : 202400236
Department : Water and Sewer
Opening Date : 02 / 19 / 2025
Closing Date : 3 / 21 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Eastern
Equal Opportunity Language : This announcement is only a summary of the position, its duties, job requirements and compensation. Further information is available from the Human Resources Department. The City of Southfield does not discriminate in its employment or any other programs or activities on the basis, of sex, race, color, age, height, weight, marital status, national origin, religion, arrest record, physical or mental disability, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected category. We provide reasonable accommodation
ADA : Individuals with special needs who may require assistance with the application process should contact the Human Resources Department at (248) 796-4700 (voice) or hrsupport@cityofsouthfield.com if auxiliary aids or services are needed. Reasonable advance notice is required.
Description
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Representative Job Duties
- Remove and reset meters, install new meters, and meter parts; dismantle, repair, test, and read meters; record findings and keep other records relating to service calls made. Will perform some minor plumbing.
- Clean and inspect sewers, answer sewer complaints, televise sewer lines, and record all findings.
- Work on a maintenance crew for main breaks, water service line repairs, fire hydrants, and sewer line repair.
- Check to see that meters and visible plumbing are correctly installed and functioning properly; report any defects.
- Perform large water valve repair maintenance, turning, and repair when needed.
- Restore damaged landscape areas due to excavations and other damage.
- Adheres to all safety standards for the operation and maintenance of all City owned equipment.
- Hauls various materials and picks up refuse including dirt, debris, trash and dead animals. Other duties as assigned.
- Performs Miss Dig staking of water and sewer underground utilities with sensitive equipment, in accordance with Miss Dig guidelines.
- Seasonal responsibilities for designated road and neighborhood side street snow removal.
- Respond to customer service calls about high bill complaints, low pressure, and customer concerns. Diagnose and trouble shoot when needed.
- Perform work in confined spaces with entry permits.
Job Requirements - As Determined By the City Of Southfield
Supplemental Information
The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. When job duties and responsibilities change and develop, this job description will be reviewed and is subject to change based on business needs of the city.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave and more!
Salary : $47,056 - $70,513
