YCUA (Ypsilanti Community Utilities Authority)

POSITION SUMMARY Perform entry-level utility work with appropriate equipment; maintain and clean facilities; and perform 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.. Technicians are eligible to bid on full-time positions including but not limited to Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator, Line Service Technician, and Maintenance Helper after successful completion of the probationary period.

utility technician

POSITION SUMMARY Perform entry-level utility work with appropriate equipment; maintain and clean facilities; and perform 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. Technicians are eligible to bid on full-time positions including but not limited to Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator, Line Service Technician, and Maintenance Helper after successful completion of the probationary period. Essential Functions Maintain facility grounds Perform custodial tasks including, but not limited to cleaning/sanitizing restrooms; clean, mop, wash, buff, and vacuum floors; clean and polish fixtures; clean windows; dust 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 Perform other related duties as required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities HS 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 Complete Utility Technician Educational Curriculum within 60 days of employment 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

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