Maintenance Technician​/Water Systems Technician I - IV - Reservoirs

Job Description

Anticipated Hiring Ranges:

Maintenance Technician: $19.97 - $24.16 Hourly Water Systems Tech I: $21.96 - $26.72 Hourly Water Systems Tech II: $24.16 - $30.00 Hourly Water Systems Tech III: $26.57 - $32.99 Hourly Water Systems Tech IV: $29.23 - $36.48 Hourly

Full Salary Ranges:

Maintenance Technician: $19.97 - $28.95 Hourly Water Systems Tech I: $21.96 - $31.84 Hourly Water Systems Tech II: $24.16 - $35.03 Hourly Water Systems Tech III: $26.57 - $38.53 Hourly Water Systems Tech IV: $29.23 - $42.38 Hourly

Why do I see two salary ranges?

The City of Greeley in compliance with Colorado state law, includes a salary range for all positions posted. This law is intended to improve wage transparency. The City of Greeley, in support of wage transparency, posts both the full salary range for each position (what you might anticipate your earnings could be if you work for the City of Greeley for some time), as well as the anticipated hiring range (the range within which the City anticipates making an offer).

The actual offer extended will be based on your years of relevant experience, education, certifications and potentially other factors.

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The City of Greeley is committed to providing a comprehensive total rewards program that supports employees in their work by encouraging excellence and investing in employee development and recognition. This philosophy is grounded in fiscal responsibility, organizational effectiveness, and employee safety and well-being, ensuring the responsible stewardship of public resources while offering meaningful and comparable rewards. This approach ensures that the city remains an attractive, inclusive, and rewarding work environment, while also effectively serving the community.

Benefits:
This position is benefits eligible. Please view our benefits guide here.

Job Summary:

The City of Greeley is seeking a Maintenance Technician or Water Systems Technician I–IV to join the Reservoirs team, reporting to the Reservoir Supervisor. This position performs the operation, inspection, maintenance, repair, and installation of the City's potable water storage and transmission infrastructure to support the safe and reliable delivery of drinking water.

Responsibilities include inspecting and maintaining treated water reservoirs, screens, seals, sodium hypochlorite feed systems, air/vacuum valves, water system valves, transmission lines, and related infrastructure. The position monitors water quality parameters, including free chlorine residual and pH using handheld analyzers, and performs duties in accordance with applicable CDPHE Regulation 11 requirements, storage tank requirements, and City policies and procedures.

The position also supports routine and emergency repairs throughout the transmission and distribution system, operates a variety of vehicles and equipment, maintains accurate work records in City Works, and assists with materials and inventory management.

Work is performed primarily in the field and may require working in confined spaces, excavation trenches, around live traffic, near heavy equipment, and in varying weather conditions while following established safety procedures. This position participates in a rotating on-call schedule and responds to after-hours and emergency callouts as needed.

Experience, Knowledge,

Skills:

Minimum Requirements

All Levels:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid, unrestricted driver's license.
• Basic knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in utility construction and maintenance.
• Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, and light-to-heavy equipment.
• Willingness to participate in a rotating on-call schedule.
• Ability to respond to after-hours emergencies within 45 minutes when required.

Maintenance Technician:

• Zero (0) to six (6) months of related experience.
• Entry-level position requiring the ability to learn water distribution maintenance practices through on-the-job training.

Water Systems Technician I

• One (1) year of related experience.
• Colorado Water Distribution Operator Level 1 Certification.

Water Systems Technician II

• Two (2) years of related experience.
• Colorado Water Distribution Operator Level 2 Certification.

Water Systems Technician III

• Three (3) years of related experience.
• Colorado Water Distribution Operator Level 3 Certification.

Water Systems Technician IV

• Four (4) years of related experience.
• Colorado Water Distribution Operator Level 4 Certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or the ability to obtain within one (1) year of hire.
• Experience in water distribution, utilities, public works, construction, sewer, or street maintenance.
• Mechanical maintenance or repair experience.
• Experience working safely in or around active roadways and traffic control zones.
• Knowledge of confined space entry procedures, excavation safety, and trench safety.
• Experience operating construction or utility maintenance equipment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to read and…