Maintenance Technician

The Centennial Water and Sanitation District is seeking applicants for the Maintenance Technician position. This position performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks which result in the efficient and effective maintenance of equipment and structures used in the collection, transportation, storage, and processing of water and wastewater.

If you are hard-working, prompt and responsible, able to effectively work independently or with a team and willing to learn in a fast-paced environment, you are strongly encouraged to apply. Check out our amazing benefits in the About Us section below

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responds to emergency callouts. Must be able to respond to District facilities within 45 minutes while on-call.
• Assists Maintenance Mechanic, Instrument/ Electrical Technician in maintenance and repair of equipment and machinery, structural, and grounds maintenance.
• Performs routine building maintenance work.
• Performs work in accordance with safety policies and procedures.
• Enters and exits confined spaces such as underground vaults and manholes.
• Performs routine preventative maintenance and adjustments to equipment.
• Keeps maintenance and inventory records on spare parts and equipment.
• Performs related janitorial and housekeeping duties as required.
• Loads, unloads, and transports equipment and personnel in District vehicles to a variety of work sites.
• Maintains assigned tools and equipment.
• Assists other sections as needed to complete the goals of the organization.
• Performs other duties and special assignments which may be outside the primary areas of employment.
• Provides emergency field assistance to disabled equipment as needed and appropriate.
• Performs and completes maintenance work order requests.
• Works outside of normal schedule when required, including on-call rotation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must possess and maintain a Colorado Driver’s License with an acceptable motor vehicle record.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Maintenance Technician I

• Must be able to respond to District Facilities within approximately 45 minutes while on emergency on-call. (This will be at the Treatment Plant Maintenance Lead’s discretion if this duty is assigned.)
• Meet and maintain the physical and fitness test requirements for wearing a SCBA within 1 month of date of hire.
• Availability to work during non-scheduled hours when necessary.
• One year of experience in a related field.

Maintenance Technician II

• Same as Tech I, and
• Holds a Class 1 Plant Maintenance Technologist Certification by A.B.C. or must obtain a Class 1 Plant Maintenance Technologist Certification within one year of date of hire.

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Accept directions and feedback from others and ability to respectfully provide directions.
• Operate a variety of power and hand tools in a successful and safe manner.
• Operate and monitor process standby equipment.
• Perform physical labor under adverse conditions.
• Must be able to work in conditions in which standing, walking, stooping/bending, lifting, crawling, climbing, and repetitive motion are necessary.
• Lift up to 50 pounds.
• Strong understanding of electro-mechanical concepts.
• Maintain accurate maintenance and inventory records.
• Diagnose, determine, and repair cause and effect of equipment malfunctions.
• Work independently on specific tasks with minimal supervision and exercise independent judgment.
• 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.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

• Personal protective equipment
• Industrial machinery and equipment: pumps, motors, blowers, and power supplies
• Technical literature, blueprints, and operational & maintenance manuals
• Power and hand tools typically used in equipment maintenance
• Gas and electric welding equipment
• Motor vehicles, including snowplows and tractor-trailer rigs
• Gas detection monitors, fall arresters, and other safety equipment
• Computer software and hardware
• MSDS datasheets, pager, and radio

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the supervision of the Lead Maintenance Mechanic and may be supervised by the Maintenance Mechanics.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May supervise the work of maintenance workers and temporary employees in absence of Maintenance Supervisor to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, quality standards, and proper performance of maintenance work and repairs.

WORK HOURS

This position may work a 4-day – 10-hour schedule between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The work schedule will vary depending on weather conditions, projects, events, programs, meetings, and staffing levels, and will include some evening, early morning, weekend, and overtime hours.

The employee must be able to be on 24-hour on-call rotation.

Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.

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, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to: sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, or hear. Employees are occasionally required to smell.

The employee must frequently lift and/ or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally 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.

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 frequently works near moving mechanical parts and in high precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/ or humid conditions, fumes, or airborne particles, traffic, toxic, or caustic chemicals.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Work is performed in potentially hazardous environments (i.e. confined spaces, electrical, infectious, and mechanical hazards). Work may result in exposure to wastewater and untreated water supplies containing infectious disease agents such as bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

Formal application or resume, rating of education and experience, panel 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.

Pre-employment screening includes background check, illegal drug screen and motor vehicle record check.

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.

We prioritize your well-being and recognize the importance of a work/life balance by offering outstanding benefits to our full-time staff:

Health & Retirement

• 100% paid employee-only medical insurance premiums
• 100% paid employee-only dental & vision insurance premiums
• 100% paid life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance premiums
• 100% contribution match for the pension plan
• Up to 6% contribution match for the optional retirement plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options for additional medical expenses.

Work/life Balance

• Earn 2 weeks’ vacation accrual per year (3 weeks after 5 years)
• On date of hire receive 80 hours of sick leave (and each year on work anniversary)
• 9 full paid holidays and 2 half holidays in 2024
• 200 hours of medical leave

Wellness & Improvement

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support, guidance, and resources for employees and their families
• Up to $2,000 a year for education reimbursement
• Highlands Ranch Community Association recreation center pass for a discounted fee

Saving & Planning

• Optional 457 deferred compensation plan to help employees plan for their retirement.
• Group discounts for employees on everything from legal assistance to cell phone bills.
• 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.

Posting will be available for at least two weeks or until filled.

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