Utility Technician

POSITION SUMMARY

Utility Technicians perform entry-level utility work with appropriate equipment, maintaining and cleaning facilities, and routine outdoor groundskeeping tasks. Technicians may also be given opportunities to shadow staff and perform entry-level work in water distribution, wastewater collection, wastewater plant operations, and utility maintenance.

Essential Functions

• Maintain facility grounds

• Perform custodial tasks including, but not limited to cleaning/sanitizing restrooms; cleaning, mopping, washing, buffing, and vacuuming floors; cleaning and polishing fixtures; cleaning windows; and dusting furniture

• Maintain outside areas including sweeping and snow/ice removal with shovels and plow trucks

• Shadow and perform entry-level tasks of a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator, Line Service Technician, and/or Maintenance Helper

• Use skid steer to load dumpsters with landfill material

• Pickup and deliver materials and equipment inside and outside YCUA property

• Paint and perform minor maintenance of buildings and equipment

• Maintain necessary logs, records and reports as required

• Must fulfill the departmental overtime requirements

• Complete required 360 Water Training curricula, as assigned

• Perform other related duties as required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• H.S. Diploma or GED required
• Valid Michigan Driver’s License required
• Passing score on the entry test is required
• Ability to learn, understand and comply with the Authority’s safety policies
• Ability to operate heavy equipment
• Knowledge of elementary principles of chemistry, biology, and/or hydraulics preferred
• Mechanical ability necessary to analyze, monitor, and repair equipment
• Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information
• Ability to follow directives faithfully and work without close supervision
• Ability to clearly communicate procedures, problems, and policies with fellow employees and the public in a tactful and courteous manner
• Ability to perform manual labor; ability to work in adverse environmental, extreme weather, and field conditions
• Ability to read and work from diagrams, maps, and other written instructions
• Working knowledge of operating computers and software, including Microsoft Office

Physical Demands

Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor (plant site)

Water System Supervisor (Service Center site)

Equal Employment Opportunity

YCUA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, height, weight, national origin, genetic information, citizenship status, age, military or veteran status, or disability that can be reasonably accommodated, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or municipal law.