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Water Treatment Plant Technician- (Seasonal)

Position Details

Status:  Part-time/Temporary/Seasonal (PTS) position, non-exempt

Hours: 40 hours/week. Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:00pm

Pay: $15.50 to $19.00 per hour (depending upon qualifications) opportunity for end of the season bonus! $0.50 for every hour worked

Location: Water Treatment Plant

Reporting Relationship: Reports to Water Treatment Plant Supervisor and takes direction from Water Treatment Plant Lead Operator. 

Public Works Department

The Public Works Department is comprised of Engineering, the Water Treatment Plant, Utility Field Operations, Street Maintenance, Fleet Services, and Environmental Services. The department is responsible for the environmental management, design, construction, and maintenance of the street, water, sewer, and drainage infrastructure systems in the community. 

Position Details

The Water Treatment Plant Maintenance Technician supports the Water Treatment team to effectively provide safe and high quality drinking water to the public. The Water Treatment Plant is a component of the Utilities Division which is responsible for water, sewer, and drainage infrastructure systems in the community. This position is responsible for the following areas of impact:

• Maintenance and janitorial tasks within the treatment plant, including cleaning, painting, housekeeping, restocking supplies, errands and light maintenance duties.
• Maintenance and janitorial tasks at the well houses and other utility facilities.
•  Monitoring and patrol for lawn watering violators. (Requires use of City vehicle)
•  Grounds keeping tasks including watering, trimming and weed control.
• Office duties including: light receptionist/clerical tasks, assisting vendors, organizing and filing paperwork, assisting with maintenance documentation. 

While these areas are the primary focus of the position, we believe strongly in teamwork and employees will be called upon to perform a variety of duties as a part of their role with the City.

Position Requirements

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D) required. Valid Driver’s License and excellent driving record required.  

Work Experience: Must be 18 years or older; related experience preferred.

Technical Skills:  Candidate must have excellent organizational skills and the ability to work both independently and within a team environment.

Physical Requirements: This position requires the ability to lift/carry/push/pull at least 30-50 lbs, operate a motor vehicle and work under all weather conditions.  Must maintain a valid driver's license.

City Expectations

All employees are expected to contribute to the success of our organization by demonstrating the shared values: Collaboration, Innovation, Integrity, Performance, Relationships.

Position Specific Expectations

Safety: All Maintenance Technicians must demonstrate safe equipment operation and working conditions in traffic on City streets, parks and while entering confined spaces.

Accountability: Follows through on commitments; focuses on appropriate tasks throughout the shift; takes responsibilities for actions both as an individual and on behalf of the organization; actions and words are in sync; follows all policies and procedures; maintains confidentiality; is prepared and punctual to all scheduled shifts. 

Communication: Able to convey a message to get a point across; communicates in a clear and concise manner; able to write clearly and succinctly; tailors message to a variety of communication settings and styles. 

Attention to Detail: Able to find errors in work and solve problems; anticipates issues and performs at a high level of accuracy; sets up systems to ensure errors are not repeated. 

Sound Judgment: Able to make a decision based on the right mixture of facts; determines a course of action after weighing and analyzing different options.

City of Eden Prairie Pre-employment Process

The City of Eden Prairie conducts the following pre-employment checks for this position:

1. Criminal History Check
2. Driver's License Check 

All final candidates must successfully complete and pass the City's evaluation of the pre-employment process before their first day of employment with the City. 

City of Eden Prairie Recruitment Timeline

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Communication to Candidates: Ongoing

Interviews: Ongoing

Expected Start Date: Spring 2024- Negotiable