Water System Maintenance/ Utilities (Seasonal)

Water Systems Maintenance/Utilities- Seasonal

Expected Start Date:  Spring/Summer 2025

Details

• $15.50 - $19.00 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 Utility Field Operations Supervisor
• Located at Water Treatment Plant (14100 Technology Drive, Eden Prairie, MN 55344)
• Typical hours are Monday- Friday, 7:00am-3:00pm; Part time hours available to those with morning availability.

Responsibilities

The Water System Maintenance (Seasonal) assists with the maintenance and operation of the community’s one-water infrastructure, which includes the delivery of safe drinking water, the ecological management of hundreds of stormwater ponds and streams, and the sanitary collection and delivery of household and industrial drain water safely back into the Minnesota River. This position is responsible for the following areas of impact, all of which will be trained by public works water professionals:

• Demonstrates the aptitude to learn and perform a variety of activities including the use of digital mapping and work management tools, operation of pickup trucks, using hand tools and power tools.
• Maintains the public drinking water distribution system by inspecting, testing, operating, and repairing fire hydrants, gate valves, water storage equipment and all associated appliances.
• Inspects, evaluates, and assists with the repair of stormwater run-off systems throughout the community. This activity includes maintaining surface water ponds and all interconnected water management features to strict, environmentally sensitive standards of construction and performance.
• Reads maps, navigates to specific manhole locations, and communicates with the hydro-vacuum cleaning crew to ensure the high-pressure cleaning system reaches the full length of the of the sanitary main-line being serviced.
• Assists the structure repair crew (construction work) by using various tools to help remove and repair manhole components and rainwater collection structures. 
• Performs infrequent grounds maintenance activities such as restoration of lawn areas damaged by utility repairs, landscaping, and lawn mowing/trimming.
• Demonstrates safe operation and maintenance of hand/power tools, power equipment, light duty vehicles and equipment, and practicing safe work habits in and around heavy equipment 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 50-75 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.edenprairie.org and click on the Jobs tab.

Salary : $16 - $19