Water System Maintenance/ Utilities (Seasonal)

Water System Maintenance (Seasonal)

Position Details

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

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

Hours: 40 hours/week. Typical hours are Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:00pm. No nights and weekends.

Reporting Relationship: Reports to Utility Field Operations Supervisor

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 System Maintenance (Seasonal) assists with the maintenance and operation of the community's one-water infrastructure, which includes the delivery of safe drinking water, the ecological management of hundreds of stormwater ponds and streams, and the sanitary collection and delivery of household and industrial drain water safely back into the Minnesota River. This position is responsible for the following areas of impact, all of which will be trained by public works water professionals:

1. Demonstrates the aptitude to learn and perform a variety of activities which sustain the infrastructure and ensures future generations have the same or better quality of life as current residents of Eden Prairie. These activities include the use of digital mapping and work management tools, operation of pickup trucks (including trailers at times), using hand tools and power tools.

2. Maintains the public drinking water distribution system by inspecting, testing, operating, and repairing fire hydrants, gate valves, water storage equipment and all associated appliances.

3. Inspects, evaluates, and assists with the repair of stormwater run-off systems throughout the community. This activity includes maintaining surface water ponds and all interconnected water management features to strict, environmentally sensitive standards of construction and performance.

4.) Reads maps, navigates to specific manhole locations, and communicates with the hydro-vacuum cleaning crew to ensure the high-pressure cleaning system reaches the full length of the of the sanitary main-line being serviced.

5.) Assists the structure repair crew (construction work) by using various tools to help remove and repair manhole components and rainwater collection structures.

6.) Performs infrequent grounds maintenance activities such as restoration of lawn areas damaged by utility repairs, landscaping, and lawn mowing/trimming.

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: Demonstrate a basic mechanical aptitude. Candidate must also 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 50-75 lbs, the ability to ascend and descend ladders and manhole steps in tightly confined spaces, and operate a motor vehicle.

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 Application Process

Please complete an application profile by going to www.edenprairie.org and selecting the "Jobs" link at the top of the website.

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

• Background Check

• 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

Interviews: Ongoing

Expected Start Date: Spring 2024