Part-Time Field Technician

The Northwest Suburban Municipal Joint Action Water Agency (Agency), a governmental organization, is seeking a non-exempt Part-Time (PT) Field Technician. The PT position primary duties include locating, construction observation (“Watch and Protect”) work near or conflicts with Agency infrastructure, assisting with facilities/equipment maintenance tasks and other duties, as assigned. Other duties may include delivering vehicles for fleet maintenance, receiving and stocking inventory, delivery of parts to field-deployed staff, minor landscape maintenance, painting, light carpentry, electrical, plumbing, custodial maintenance and other work, as assigned.

Position requires responding to emergency situations, as required.

Hours are flexible and will be coordinated based upon the availability of the employee. Daily work hours will generally be between 7 AM and 5 PM.

Self‑motivated individual who can work independently while also being an effective team player. Must have a strong commitment to high-quality workmanship and take pride in the results. Must be an effective communicator and be able to provide/relay direction to contractors in an authoritative manner. Ability to read construction plan drawings is desirable. Experience and/or exposure to large construction sites is desirable.

Trade skills are desirable including any of the following (landscaping, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, building maintenance, HVAC, masonry, painting, pavement, utility management). Works cooperatively with management to ensure a safe work environment and compliance with applicable environmental health and safety regulations, policies, and guidelines, including Illinois Department of Labor standards, OSHA, and other local, state, and federal safety requirements. Performs additional duties and requirements as needed, including custodial and general building maintenance tasks.

Willing to expand knowledge and skills by attending outside training and classes.

The position requires a high school diploma or G.E.D. and one (1) to three (3) years of experience in water or wastewater operations, industrial/manufacturing operations, or equivalent. A combination of public water or wastewater experience with HVAC, electrical, or mechanical maintenance experience is a plus. Having experience in locating utilities is desired.

A valid State of Illinois or equivalent driver’s license is required.

Ability to make critical decisions and quickly master new skills as situations demand. Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills. Self‑motivated and able to manage multiple assignments with competing priorities. A self‑starter who requires minimal supervision. Must demonstrate excellent time management and documentation skills. Availability for emergency response, if required.

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Endurance must be sufficient to perform heavy manual labor for an entire shift.

• Strength – Ability to exert up to 100 pounds occasionally, and up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and /or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Climbing – Ability to ascend or descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.
• Balancing – Ability to maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, or on narrow, slippery, or moving surfaces.
• Stooping – Ability to bend body downward and forward by bending spine at waist.
• Kneeling – Ability to bend legs at knee to come to rest on knee or knees.
• Crouching – Ability to bend body downward and forward by bending legs and spine.
• Crawling – Ability to move about on hands and knees or hands and feet.
• Reaching – Ability to extend hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Handling – Ability to seize, hold, grasp and turn or otherwise work with hands.
• Fingering – Ability to pick and pinch.
• Feeling – Ability to perceive attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by means of…