What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities Technician position at Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake?
Job Description
Job Description
Description :
Facilities Technician – Growth opportunities, excellent benefits, four-day work week
If you are looking to begin a career that benefits yourself and the community by providing safe, reliable drinking water to hundreds of thousands of people each day, then come join our team. We offer long-term career growth opportunities through learning various trades along with on-the-job training and employee development, four-day workweeks, and several employer paid benefits.
The District :
The Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake & Sandy was established in 1935 by the Salt Lake City Commission. The District's primary function is to provide high quality drinking water for our member cities, Salt Lake City and Sandy City, by creating a firm water supply.
The Position :
The District is seeking a full-time Facilities Technician. This position serves the vital role of maintaining the District’s buildings and grounds in over three counties. Daily assignments may include maintaining District right-of-ways, landscaping, custodial duties, painting, equipment operation, and equipment maintenance and repair. There are a variety of things to do everyday while having the opportunity to enjoy the outdoor scenery as you work. The ideal candidate would be highly motivated to learn and has experience with buildings and grounds maintenance or an industry-related field. The Facilities Technician is an entry-level position. Starting pay ranges from $19.04-$22.85 / hour depending on experience.
The Benefits :
- Vacation leave, sick leave, and personal time
- 13 paid government holidays
- 95% employer paid medical insurance
- 100% employer paid dental and vision insurance
- Contributions to Health Savings Account
- Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance
- Long-term care insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- 401K match program
- Utah State Retirement Plan (pension)
- 100% tuition assistance
Why Should You Apply?
The District is an equal opportunity employer. This position is open until filled.
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Requirements :
Valid Utah Driver's License.
Education and Experience : High school diploma or GED equivalent and two years of facilities maintenance experience. An equivalent combination of education (degree or skilled trade certificate) may be substituted on a year for year basis. Facility experience in the following : small mechanical equipment repair, painting, landscape improvements, maintenance and repair, custodial duties, and related skills.
Desired Qualifications : Landscape irrigation, plumbing, concrete, carpentry or instrumentation and electrical preferred. Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A.
Salary : $19 - $23
