Opportunity is the word for this position. Working for the City of Ann Arbor in the Water Utility Technician position is part of our progression process which gives you opportunities to grow in pay as you grow in your job knowledge. The benefits offered to city employees are some of the best for municipalities in Michigan. We invite you to apply for this great opportunity!
The Water Utility Technician position is represented by the AFSCME union and includes: Level I, II, III, IV, and V.
Entry level starting pay at Level II is $24.14/hour or $50,211.20 annually per the negotiated current AFSCME Union Contract. Over the span of your career with the City of Ann Arbor, employees in this position will have the potential to make up to $33.94/hour or $70,595.20 annually per the negotiated current Union contract.
The city has a progression process that allows an employee to promote to higher job duty levels and higher pay after the union 6-month probation, by demonstrating additional technical competencies, knowledge and skills for each level during your career with the City while learning at your own pace.
In addition to increasing your hourly pay through the progression process, you will receive an annual Increase in pay as negotiated by the AFSCME Union Contract.
This is a rotating shift - 7am to 3pm 1 week/ 3pm to 11pm 1 week/ 11pm to 7am 1 week; There are some weekends and when that occurs, it will be 12 hours Saturday and Sunday with 2- 8 hour shifts during the week.
As a condition of employment, if selected for the position, the City will require proof that you have received the COVID-19 vaccine or have a valid religious or medical reason not to be vaccinated.
Manually operating water utility components, including filters, pumps, valves, sludge systems and chemical feed systems
Planning and performing preventive maintenance on mechanical equipment including engines, motors, pumps, controls and chemical feed systems
Fabricating parts and modifications and fixing broken equipment
Monitoring system operations to ensure effectiveness, efficiency and regulatory compliance
Monitoring raw water supply to detect chemical and biological contaminants
Preparing written procedures for troubleshooting system maintenance and malfunctions
Lubricating, adjusting and maintaining plant equipment
Installing, inspecting and repairing pumps and piping systems
Performing laboratory tests for process and water quality
Ordering, receiving, issuing and maintaining record of maintenance parts, machinery, equipment and materials
Ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations including, but not limited to, hazardous materials
Following the safe and proper use of various hand, power tools and test instruments and obtaining any necessary certification(s)
Following City of Ann Arbor written policies, procedures and programs and, proper safety practices for, but not limited to, confined space entry, storing, handling and transporting compressed gases, chemicals and lubricants, and using correct lock-out and tag-out procedures
Assist in moving or placement of heavy machinery
Related Work
Completing work process demonstration and documentation
Performing related work as assigned
Knowledge of:
Machines and tools, including their design, use, benefit and maintenance
General operating principles, practices and procedures of a water utilities plant
General production and processing procedures (input, output, quality control, waste)
General chemistry and mathematics
General mechanic practices, procedures, tools, and equipment
General preventive maintenance practices and adjustment of water utility equipment
General maintenance management, inventory control and City purchasing procedures
General computer hardware and software applications
Basic hazard, work safety and water safety precautions for the water utilities industry
Skills and Ability to:
Communicate through oral and written instruction
Function as part of a Self-Directed Work Team
Repair machines, equipment and systems using necessary tools
Read, interpret, and follow manuals, plans and technical drawings
Operate laboratory and plant system equipment and record analytical results
Monitor operational controls, gauges, dials and meters
Identify problems and find solutions as an individual and a member of a team
Conduct tests to determine functionality of water utility components
Install equipment, machines or wiring to meet specifications
Training and Experience:
High School Diploma/GED
Mechanical Aptitude
Licensing Requirements: (additional position requirement at entry)