Senior Utility Systems Maintenance Technician

Full Job Description

If you enjoy working outdoors with an exceptional team of people, and are interested in performing repairs, maintenance, and installation work, then apply to this Sr Utility Systems Maintenance Technician.

Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is seeking an experienced Senior Utility Systems Maintenance Technician to join in the Utility Operations and Maintenance Division.

This position is responsible for leading the staff, overseeing the maintenance, repairs and installation of Utility Mechanical Equipment Systems including pumping, controlling, regulating in the Pump Station/Distribution infrastructures.

This position will report to the Utility Systems Maintenance Supervisor.

About Seattle Public Utilities: Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is a community-centered utility that delivers vital services to Seattle residents and businesses including drinking water, drainage and wastewater, and garbage/recycling/compost.

SPU also provides drinking water for 1.5 million customers in the region. SPU’s work includes system maintenance and improvements and keeping Seattle clean.

Over 1,400 SPU employees work with our community to provide affordable and equitable stewardship of our water and waste resources for future generations.

For more information about Seattle Public Utilities (SPU), checkout the:

• SPU Website
• SPU Workplace Expectations
• Strategic Business Plan

SPU commits to Our City Valuesand Race and Social Justiceas core principles that guide our work. We actively take steps to dismantle systemic racism and increase service equity.

We value diverse life experiences and strive to create a workplace that is welcoming to all. We take steps to be inclusive and equitable in our recruiting, hiring and promotional opportunities.

Why join us?

We know work isn't only about what you do, it’s also about who you work for and with! SPU provides a fun and family-friendly work environment that supports a work life balance, including:

• Family-friendly and multicultural work environment
• Generous benefits package
• Free Orca Pass
• City pension plan with employer/employee contributions
• Growth potential and advancement opportunities.

Requirements

• Perform lead and senior level technician work.
• Install, maintain and repair pressure regulator and relief Valves.
• Diagnose and repair all solenoid-controlled pump control and ball valves.
• Maintain zone pressures that are assigned to the system infrastructure to protect from over pressurization.
• Respond to system emergencies, troubleshoot valve/pump pressure and flow irregularities.
• Repair faulty meters so data collected accurately reflects systems flows.
• Responsible for managing work orders and maintain the labor and equipment hours through Maximo Maintenance Management System or Datasplice and procurement of materials using Peoplesoft.

Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

Experience: Two (2) years of experience working on utility mechanical systems such as Pump Stations

(OR)

One (2) year college/trade school training with a concentration in a mechanical discipline and two (2) years experience in water and wastewater or other utility service in the repair of hydraulic and electric pumps, motors or similar devices.

Education and Experience Equivalency: Combinations of appropriate education, training, certification, and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis for comparability to the minimum education and experience requirements.

License: Current valid Washington State driver's license.

Certification and Other Requirements:

• Confined Space, Fall Protection, Traffic Control and Forklift Certifications are required within one year of employment.
• Portable Fire Extinguisher Inspection Certification is requires within two years of employment.

You will be most successful in this role if you possess one or more of the following:

• Journey-level experience in any of the following field: machinist, pump station, maintenance, or regulating valve.
• Experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing pressure reducing valves.
• General knowledge of all components of water system pump station.
• Experience in lifting and rigging procedures.
• Experience working with a work management system such as Maximo and Datasplice.
• Ability to work within the organizational framework of SPU Workplace Expectations including our values on safety, respect, diversity, trust, productivity, integrity, innovation and partnership.

Additional Information

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

• Work will be performed outdoors in all weather conditions, sometimes in heavy traffic, often in confined spaces.
• Required to work around rotating machinery, including motors, generators, heavy equipment, and high voltage.
• Position is subject to 24 hours on call status to respond to emergencies.

Pre-Employment/Pre-Placement Requirements:

• If you are selected to advance in this hiring process, you may be asked to obtain a Full Washington Driver Abstract from the Department of Licensing. Please do not provide until requested.

• This hiring process involves a background check of conviction and arrest records in compliance with Seattle’s Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17. Applicants will be provided with an opportunity to explain or correct background information.
• SPU’s safety program requires a pre-employment medical assessment as a condition of employment in this position.

The full hourly range for this position is: $36.57 - $39.47

Benefits: The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.

More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans

Who may apply: The City of Seattle encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experience.

This position is open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences.

Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

If you have any questions, please contact Danielle Sheridan via danielle.sheridan@seattle.gov.

Learn more about Seattle Public Utilities at our web page www.seattle.gov/util/.