Centennial Water & Sanitation District is seeking applicants for the Maintenance Worker Intern position. This paid internship performs a variety of semi-skilled and unskilled tasks which result in the efficient and effective maintenance of equipment and structures used in the collection, transportation, storage, and treatment of water and wastewater. If you are hardworking, prompt, and responsible, able to effectively work independently or with a team and willing to learn in a fast-paced environment are strongly encouraged to apply. Build your resume while learning what goes into the most important public utility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Loads, unloads, and transports equipment and personnel in District vehicles to a variety of work sites.
• Maintains and operates all assigned tools and equipment.
• Performs work in accordance with safety policies and procedures.
• Keeps floors, walls, windows, furniture, and fixtures of offices, restrooms, and other similar areas in a clean and sanitary condition by hand or with mechanical equipment.
• Performs a variety of semi-skilled routine manual labor and diverse duties such as digging, lifting, painting, landscaping, and vehicle maintenance.
• Enters and exits confined spaces such as underground vaults and manholes.
• Assists other District personnel in maintenance and repair of equipment, machinery, buildings, and grounds.
• Performs other duties and special assignments which may be outside the primary areas of employment.
• Assist other sections as needed to complete the goals of the organization.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• 18 years of age or older.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess and maintain a Colorado Driver’s License with an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record.

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Receive directions from others as well as work alone with minimal supervision and exercise independent judgment.
• Skilled in operation of listed tools and equipment.
• Perform strenuous manual labor.
• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Work with people from diverse backgrounds and points of view as part of a team.
• Follow through on tasks and adapt to changing priorities, process conditions, and circumstances.
• Enter and exit confined spaces such as underground vaults and manholes.
• Good mechanical ability.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

This position works under the direct supervision of the Section Lead and/or Maintenance or Operations staff.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Power and hand tools typically used in water distribution and wastewater collection facilities and building maintenance such as:

Power and hand tools, pressure gauges, ladders, valve keys, paint brushes, pumps, brooms, mops, vacuum cleaners, MSDS datasheets, personal protective equipment, motor vehicles up to one ton, telephone, radio, gas detection monitors, fall arresters, and other safety equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, or hear. The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell.

The employee must frequently lift and/ or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/ or humid conditions, fumes, airborne particles, traffic, toxic, or caustic chemicals.

Work is performed both indoors and outdoors during all seasons of the year and is performed in potentially hazardous environments: i.e. confined spaces, electrical, infectious, and mechanical hazards.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

Formal application or resume, rating of education and experience, interview, reference check, background check and job-related tests might be required.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific states of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the District’s and requirements of the job change.

Centennial Water & Sanitation District is dedicated to the principles of the Equal Employment Opportunity Act and prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age over 40, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. 

Pre-employment screening includes a background check (18 ), motor vehicle record check, and drug screen.

ABOUT US

Centennial Water & Sanitation District has provided water and wastewater services to Highlands Ranch residential and commercial customers for more than three decades. Centennial Water strives to ensure that our water resources are used wisely. Centennial Water’s strategy is to optimize the use of surface water. Over the past 25 years, approximately 90 percent of the water supplied has come from renewable river supplies.

Our Vision

To set the standard of excellence for community-based water and wastewater utility services through innovative practices in finance, operations, and resource management. 

Our Mission

Provide safe, sustainable, and reliable water and wastewater utility services to our customers with superior quality and value.

Our Core Values

• Safety - We work to ensure a safe environment for our employees and our customers.
• Teamwork - We collaborate with internal teams and regional partners to achieve our goals.
• Vision - We remain forward thinking to identify opportunities to benefit our community. We strive to provide leadership within the water and wastewater industry.
• Excellence in Service - We strive for excellence in all facets of our industry, including customer service, water quality, and environmental stewardship.
• Integrity - We take pride in our work and demonstrate honest and ethical behavior to ensure we meet our obligations. We respect the valuable resources that we are entrusted with and are committed to protecting them.

We are accepting applications for at least two weeks or until the position is filled.

Submit applications at centennialwater.org/apply or if viewing this posting from our career center, click "Apply" below.