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Sr Utility Systems Maintenance Technician
$56k-71k (estimate)
Full Time | Public Administration
1 Month Ago
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City of Seattle is Hiring a Sr Utility Systems Maintenance Technician Near Seattle, WA
If you enjoy working outdoors with an exceptional team of people, and are interested in performing repairs, maintenance, and installation work, then apply to this Sr. Utility Systems Maintenance Technician. Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is seeking an experienced Senior Utility Systems Maintenance Technician to join in the Utility Operations and Maintenance Division. This position is responsible for leading the staff, overseeing the maintenance, repairs and installation of Utility Mechanical Equipment Systems, including pumping, controlling, regulating in the Pump Station/Distribution infrastructures. This position will report to the Utility Systems Maintenance Supervisor.
About Seattle Public Utilities: Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is a community-centered utility that delivers vital services to Seattle residents and businesses including drinking water, drainage and wastewater, and garbage/recycling/compost. SPU also provides drinking water for 1.5 million customers in the region. SPU’s work includes system maintenance and improvements and keeping Seattle clean. Over 1,400 SPU employees work with our community to provide affordable and equitable stewardship of our water and waste resources for future generations.
For more information about Seattle Public Utilities (SPU), check out the:
- SPU Website
- SPU Workplace Expectations
- Strategic Business Plan
SPU commits to Our City Valuesand Race and Social Justice as core principles that guide our work. We actively take steps to dismantle systemic racism and increase service equity. We value diverse life experiences and strive to create a workplace that is welcoming to all. We take steps to be inclusive and equitable in our recruiting, hiring and promotional opportunities.
Why join us?
We know work isn't only about what you do, it’s also about who you work for and with! SPU provides a fun and family-friendly work environment that supports a work life balance, including:
- Family-friendly and multicultural work environment
- Generous benefits package
- Free Orca Pass
- City pension plan with employer/employee contributions
- Growth potential and advancement opportunities.
- Perform lead and senior level technician work.
- Install, maintain, and repair pressure regulator and relief valves.
- Diagnose and repair all solenoid-controlled pump control and ball valves.
- Maintain zone pressures that are assigned to the system infrastructure to protect from over pressurization.
- Respond to system emergencies, troubleshoot valve/pump pressure and flow irregularities.
- Repair faulty meters, so data collected accurately reflects systems flows.
- Responsible for managing work orders and maintain the labor and equipment hours through Maximo Maintenance Management System or Datasplice, and procurement of materials using Peoplesoft.
Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Experience: Two (2) years of experience working on utility mechanical systems such as Pump Stations (OR) One (1) year college/trade school training with a concentration in a mechanical discipline and two (2) years experience in water and wastewater or other utility service in the repair of hydraulic and electric pumps, motors, or similar devices.
Education and Experience Equivalency: Combinations of appropriate education, training, certification, and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis for comparability to the minimum education and experience requirements.
License: Current valid Washington State driver's license.
Certification and Other Requirements:
- Confined Space, Fall Protection, Traffic Control and Forklift Certifications are required within one year of employment.
- Portable Fire Extinguisher Inspection Certification is required within two years of employment.
- Journey-level experience in any of the following fields: machinist, pump station, maintenance, or regulating valves.
- Experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing pressure reducing valves.
- General knowledge of all components of water system pump station.
- Experience in lifting and rigging procedures.
- Experience working with a work management system, such as Maximo and Datasplice.
- Ability to work within the organizational framework of “SPU Workplace Expectations,” including our values on safety, respect, diversity, trust, productivity, integrity, innovation, and partnership. Ability to communicate and work effectively within a multicultural workforce serving a diverse customer base.
- Work will be performed outdoors in all weather conditions, sometimes in heavy traffic, often in confined spaces.
- Required to work around rotating machinery, including motors, generators, heavy equipment, and high voltage.
- Position is subject to 24 hours on call status to respond to emergencies.
- If you are selected to advance in this hiring process, you may be asked to obtain a Full Washington Driver Abstract from the Department of Licensing. Please do not provide until requested.
- This hiring process involves a background check of conviction and arrest records in compliance with Seattle’s Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17. Applicants will be provided with an opportunity to explain or correct background information.
- SPU’s safety program requires a pre-employment medical assessment as a condition of employment in this position.
Benefits: The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.
More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at:
https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans
Who may apply: The City of Seattle encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experience. This position is open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
If you have any questions, please contact Uma Suseelan at Uma.Suseelan@seattle.gov
Learn more about Seattle Public Utilities at our web page www.seattle.gov/util/.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Public Administration
SALARY
$56k-71k (estimate)
POST DATE
04/05/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
05/01/2024
WEBSITE
seattle.gov
HEADQUARTERS
SEATTLE, WA
SIZE
7,500 - 15,000
FOUNDED
1869
CEO
YUN PITRE
REVENUE
$1B - $3B
INDUSTRY
Public Administration
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About City of Seattle
As a city, Seattle is known as a progressive leader in technology, innovation and the environment. As an employer, the City of Seattle is leading local government in environmental stewardship, green building and social justice, making our City what it is today and shaping our future. Our employees play an important role in making this possible. You might be surprised by the variety and range of opportunities that are available at the City of Seattle. We have more than 1,200 job titles in 24 different departments, from the Office of Immigrant and Refugees Affairs or the Office of Arts & Culture... to the Public Utilities and Department of Transportation. Our positions range from seasonal work at the Citys parks and recreation facilities to skilled trade workers, accounting, communications and information technology professionals, and middle and senior-level management. Whatever your line of work, we hope you consider the City of Seattle in your job search. We likely have the opportunity for you. Be a part of the team that helps run our great city by joining the more than 10,000 employees working for the greater good by providing programs and services to Seattles people and businesses. View our current opportunities under Careers or click here: http://www.seattle.gov/jobs/ to apply today. Where else can you contribute in as many ways to your community?
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