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