What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utilities Maintenance Technician I position at City of Fulshear?
Welcome to the career page for the City of Fulshear! We are a dynamic and growing city located in Fort Bend County, Texas, just west of Houston. Our city is committed to providing exceptional services to our residents and maintaining a high quality of life. We are seeking dedicated individuals who share our passion for serving the community and making a positive impact. As an employee of the City of Fulshear, you will have the opportunity to work in a supportive and collaboraive environment, and to contribute to the overall success of the city.
General Summary
Under close supervision, the Utility Maintenance Technician I performs entry-level manual labor and basic maintenance tasks in support of the City’s water and wastewater systems. Work involves assisting more experienced technicians with repairs, installations, and general utility operations. This position serves as a training role and requires learning proper procedures, tools, and safety practices. Work is performed as part of a crew with regular oversight from supervisory or senior staff. This position does not exercise supervisory responsibilities.
Essential Job Functions
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), essential functions may include the duties, knowledge, and skills outlined below. This list is intended to represent typical responsibilities of the position but is not all-inclusive. Employees may be assigned additional duties not specified herein. Reasonable accommodations will be made as needed. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment and may be modified at any time at the discretion of the employer.
Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
The physical demands and environmental conditions 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.
Work requires basic physical strength, agility, and coordination to perform assigned duties. Tasks involve frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, squatting, twisting, and reaching. The employee must be able to lift and carry tools, equipment, and materials weighing up to 25 pounds and occasionally heavier items with assistance. Work may require climbing ladders and working at heights up to 45 feet under supervision.
This position is primarily performed outdoors in various weather conditions and may involve exposure to dust, noise, odors, and exhaust fumes. The employee may occasionally work near moving equipment, in confined spaces, or around potentially hazardous materials. Use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is required, and compliance with all safety policies and procedures is expected. Work may be subject to frequent interruptions and participation in an on-call rotation is required, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Minimum Qualifications
Education, Training and Experience Guidelines:
Work requires possession of a high school diploma or GED equivalent, along with one (1) year of general maintenance, construction, utility, or related field experience.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Knowledge of:
HEALTH INSURANCE
The city offers employees medical insurance through BlueCross BlueShield. There is no Primary Care Physician (PCP) required. You have the option to choose one of the following plans: BlueCross BlueShield PPO (co-pay) or BlueCross BlueShield PPO HSA (high deductible plan).
FLEXIBLE SPENDING OPTIONS
The city provides two benefit accounts to help employees offset out-of-pocket medical costs: a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and a Health Savings Account (HSA). For employees enrolled in a city medical plan, the city contributes $1500.00 per year (prorated for new hires), funded at $125/month to either an HRA or HSA based on the medical plan selected.
NEXT LEVEL PRIME
The city pays for the employee's Next Level Prime Membership. This benefit gives employees and their eligible family members unlimited access to care at over 45 clinic locations in Texas and through 2/7 virtual visits with no copays at the time of service. Members can review primary care, urgent care, preventative services, chronic condition care, labs/blood draws, immunizations, and behavioral health/wellness support as part of the membership.
DENTAL INSURANCE
The city offers employees dental insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield. This plan is unique in that it allows you to choose any licensed dentist for covered services and the plan pays at the reasonable and customary rate until annual maximum.
VISION
The city offers vision insurance through EyeMed. EyeMed Vision plan offers benefits for eye exams, frames and lenses or contact lenses.
LIFE INSURANCE
The city provides a life insurance policy one times your annual salary to all full-time employees which includes an accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) through The Standard.
LONG TERM DISABILITY
Long Term Disability is funded completely by the City and is intended to help continue your income if you become unable to work due to illness or injury.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - EAP
Total Care EAP services has a wide arrangement of benefits include 24-Hour call centers, short-term counseling and work life solutions, legal and finance guidance, health and wellness programs as well as personal and professional development. This program is available to all members of your household.
AFLAC
Employees have the option of enrolling in AFLAC as a pre-tax benefit. Additional voluntary life insurance and AD&D options are available for employees and their families. The city does not cover any deductible, copays, or premiums associated with this benefit.
TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM – TMRS
The City of Fulshear offers a retirement plan through the Texas Municipal Retirement System. The City of Fulshear's TMRS plan requires a contribution (made by means of bi-weekly payroll deductions) equal to seven percent (7%) of the salary of each regular full-time City employee. The City matches employee contributions on a 2 to 1 basis after the employee is vested at the time of retirement. Vesting occurs after five (5) years of employment. Supplemental death benefits are offered by TMRS, who will pay a one-time lump sum payment approximately equal to one year's salary based on the 12 months prior to death.
Deferred Compensation
In addition to TMRS retirement, 457B plans are available. The purpose of these plans is to allow an employee to set aside a portion of his/her salary and receive its value at retirement.
LEAVE ACCURAL
The City Offers The Following Leave Per Year
Membership and paid dues for participation in professional association(s) relevant to the position. Tuition reimbursement for continuing education, with service commitment requirements.
01
Are you related to a current or former City of Fulshear employee?
If so, please list the names and relationship of current and former employees.
03
Do you have a minimum of (1) year of general maintenance, construction, utility, or related field experience?
General Summary
Under close supervision, the Utility Maintenance Technician I performs entry-level manual labor and basic maintenance tasks in support of the City’s water and wastewater systems. Work involves assisting more experienced technicians with repairs, installations, and general utility operations. This position serves as a training role and requires learning proper procedures, tools, and safety practices. Work is performed as part of a crew with regular oversight from supervisory or senior staff. This position does not exercise supervisory responsibilities.
Essential Job Functions
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), essential functions may include the duties, knowledge, and skills outlined below. This list is intended to represent typical responsibilities of the position but is not all-inclusive. Employees may be assigned additional duties not specified herein. Reasonable accommodations will be made as needed. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment and may be modified at any time at the discretion of the employer.
Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Performs a variety of cleaning, maintenance, and field service tasks in support of the Water and Wastewater Plants, working as part of a departmental crew under supervisory direction.
- Assists with the installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of AMI water meters, including setting, programming, and replacing meters and meter boxes.
- Conducts field metering services such as routine meter reads, data collection, and supports meter testing procedures.
- Identifies and reports meter tampering, unauthorized usage, or potential theft of service.
- Performs routine site inspections to identify needed repairs or potential safety hazards.
- Assists and supports plant operators in daily water/wastewater plant operations and compliance activities.
- Installs, repairs, replaces, and connects/disconnects utility services as directed.
- Responds courteously to public inquiries, providing accurate information and resolving service-related issues in a timely manner.
- Participates in rotating on-call shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as required.
- Maintains regular and consistent attendance for assigned work hours.
- This position is designated as essential during emergencies and may be assigned alternate duties to support public safety and continuity of City operations.
The physical demands and environmental conditions 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.
Work requires basic physical strength, agility, and coordination to perform assigned duties. Tasks involve frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, squatting, twisting, and reaching. The employee must be able to lift and carry tools, equipment, and materials weighing up to 25 pounds and occasionally heavier items with assistance. Work may require climbing ladders and working at heights up to 45 feet under supervision.
This position is primarily performed outdoors in various weather conditions and may involve exposure to dust, noise, odors, and exhaust fumes. The employee may occasionally work near moving equipment, in confined spaces, or around potentially hazardous materials. Use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is required, and compliance with all safety policies and procedures is expected. Work may be subject to frequent interruptions and participation in an on-call rotation is required, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Minimum Qualifications
Education, Training and Experience Guidelines:
Work requires possession of a high school diploma or GED equivalent, along with one (1) year of general maintenance, construction, utility, or related field experience.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Basic methods, tools, and materials used in general maintenance and utility work.
- Safe work practices and procedures in construction, maintenance, and repair activities.
- Basic principles of water and wastewater system operations.
- Proper use and care of hand tools, power tools, and light equipment.
- City policies, procedures, and customer service standards.
- Performing basic maintenance and repair tasks safely and efficiently.
- Operating and maintaining tools and equipment used in utility work.
- Reading and understanding simple work orders, instructions, and maps.
- Communicating effectively with coworkers, supervisors, and the public.
- Accurately recording work activities and service information.
- Learn and apply procedures related to utility systems and field operations.
- Follow verbal and written instructions with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Work effectively as part of a team in outdoor environments and under varying weather conditions.
- Maintain a professional, courteous, and service-oriented attitude.
- Perform the physical demands of the position, including lifting, bending, climbing, and standing for extended periods, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Respond to after-hours calls and participate in the on-call rotation as required.
- Must possess a valid State of Texas Driver’s License.
- Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment physical, drug screening, criminal background check, and motor vehicle record (MVR) review.
HEALTH INSURANCE
The city offers employees medical insurance through BlueCross BlueShield. There is no Primary Care Physician (PCP) required. You have the option to choose one of the following plans: BlueCross BlueShield PPO (co-pay) or BlueCross BlueShield PPO HSA (high deductible plan).
FLEXIBLE SPENDING OPTIONS
The city provides two benefit accounts to help employees offset out-of-pocket medical costs: a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and a Health Savings Account (HSA). For employees enrolled in a city medical plan, the city contributes $1500.00 per year (prorated for new hires), funded at $125/month to either an HRA or HSA based on the medical plan selected.
NEXT LEVEL PRIME
The city pays for the employee's Next Level Prime Membership. This benefit gives employees and their eligible family members unlimited access to care at over 45 clinic locations in Texas and through 2/7 virtual visits with no copays at the time of service. Members can review primary care, urgent care, preventative services, chronic condition care, labs/blood draws, immunizations, and behavioral health/wellness support as part of the membership.
DENTAL INSURANCE
The city offers employees dental insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield. This plan is unique in that it allows you to choose any licensed dentist for covered services and the plan pays at the reasonable and customary rate until annual maximum.
VISION
The city offers vision insurance through EyeMed. EyeMed Vision plan offers benefits for eye exams, frames and lenses or contact lenses.
LIFE INSURANCE
The city provides a life insurance policy one times your annual salary to all full-time employees which includes an accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) through The Standard.
LONG TERM DISABILITY
Long Term Disability is funded completely by the City and is intended to help continue your income if you become unable to work due to illness or injury.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - EAP
Total Care EAP services has a wide arrangement of benefits include 24-Hour call centers, short-term counseling and work life solutions, legal and finance guidance, health and wellness programs as well as personal and professional development. This program is available to all members of your household.
AFLAC
Employees have the option of enrolling in AFLAC as a pre-tax benefit. Additional voluntary life insurance and AD&D options are available for employees and their families. The city does not cover any deductible, copays, or premiums associated with this benefit.
TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM – TMRS
The City of Fulshear offers a retirement plan through the Texas Municipal Retirement System. The City of Fulshear's TMRS plan requires a contribution (made by means of bi-weekly payroll deductions) equal to seven percent (7%) of the salary of each regular full-time City employee. The City matches employee contributions on a 2 to 1 basis after the employee is vested at the time of retirement. Vesting occurs after five (5) years of employment. Supplemental death benefits are offered by TMRS, who will pay a one-time lump sum payment approximately equal to one year's salary based on the 12 months prior to death.
Deferred Compensation
In addition to TMRS retirement, 457B plans are available. The purpose of these plans is to allow an employee to set aside a portion of his/her salary and receive its value at retirement.
LEAVE ACCURAL
The City Offers The Following Leave Per Year
- Thirteen (14) paid holidays per year
- 120 hours of sick leave hours per year, accrued
- Three (3) days personal leave
- Employees accrue paid vacation on a calendar year basis starting your first pay period.
- Up to two (2) weeks paid vacation in year one (1) through five (5)
- Three (3) weeks paid vacation after five (5) years of service
Membership and paid dues for participation in professional association(s) relevant to the position. Tuition reimbursement for continuing education, with service commitment requirements.
01
Are you related to a current or former City of Fulshear employee?
- Yes
- No
If so, please list the names and relationship of current and former employees.
03
Do you have a minimum of (1) year of general maintenance, construction, utility, or related field experience?
- Yes
- No
- Required Question
Salary : $1,500