Facilities Technician

ABOUT US

Weber Basin Water Conservancy District is Northern Utah’s Regional Water Supplier for: treated municipal water, wholesale irrigation water, retail secondary irrigation water, untreated industrial water and groundwater replacement water. We proudly serve the water needs in Davis, Weber, Summit, Morgan and Box Elder counties.

We are looking to fill a Facilities Technician position. Do you enjoy working hard and have the ability to perform a range of maintenance tasks? Do you enjoy working in a collaborative environment? Do you take pride in your work? If you answered YES to these questions, we have an excellent opportunity for you at Weber Basin Water in our Construction and Maintenance department.

The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday from 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

We offer excellent benefits including a wellness program, pension, 401(k) plan, paid vacation and sick leave, health, dental, vision, HRA, life, LTD insurance, and tuition reimbursement.

Every employee at Weber Basin is responsible for fostering an organizational culture that is based on the District's core values of Collaboration, Ownership, Mutual Respect, Professionalism, Appreciation, Safety, and Sustainability.

JOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Crew Chief, this position is responsible for preventative maintenance, upkeep, and restoration of District water distribution facilities. Perform a variety of tasks including cleaning, paint restoration, part replacement, inspections, condition assessments, and install protective coatings such as epoxy or wax wrap on piping. Work will mainly be done in District culinary and secondary underground pipeline vaults.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS(Not necessarily a comprehensive list.)

NOTE: Essential and other job functions are subject to change depending on District needs and the individual in this position may be required to perform other jobs. Any of the herein-stated requirements and conditions are subject to approval and/or waiver by the General Manager. The regular work schedule is subject to change depending on the District needs for this position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS(The education and experience requirements for this job may be satisfied by any acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience.)

Education: High school graduation or equivalent with courses in industrial arts, mechanics, or general vocational education. Must be at least 18 years of age.

Experience: Prior experience is not required although some experience would be beneficial.

Knowledge: Some knowledge of the types and uses of common hand tools, materials and equipment used in general maintenance, construction, repair and laboring work. Should have some knowledge of basic safety practices. Familiar with paint removal procedures and associated safety standards.

Abilities: Ability to learn the methods, materials and equipment necessary to perform heavy manual labor in all weather conditions; ability to certify in appropriate categories needed for paint removal and application; ability to lift at least 50 pounds on a regular basis; ability to perform manual labor for several hours at a time; ability to learn more completely basic safety practices and procedures; ability to follow instructions; ability to work effectively with other District personnel.

Special Qualifications: Must obtain Class A or B, Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within 6 months of hire and maintain a good driving record. Within a reasonable amount of time, obtain needed training and certifications required for paint removal, lead abatement and protective coating applications. Obtain flag certification and confined space training upon hire.

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions all year round. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Tasks require variety of physical activities, generally involving muscular strain, related to walking, standing, stooping, sitting, reaching and lifting. Talking, hearing and seeing are essential to performing required job functions. Common eye, hand, finger dexterity exist. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability and critical thinking. Daily local travel required in normal course of job performance.

HIRING POLICIES

The District provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation or any other category protected by applicable law. Weber Basin Water Conservancy District will not refuse to hire a disabled individual who is capable of performing the essential requirements of the position with reasonable accommodations when they do not create an undue hardship.

Any applicant who is chosen as the top candidate for the position will be required to submit to a physical examination to determine if he/she is able to perform job-related functions, and submit to and pass a background and motor vehicle records check. Hiring is also conditioned upon submission to and successfully passing of a urine test to screen for the presence of drugs and alcohol.

To be considered for this position applicants must complete a Weber Basin Water application and submit it to Human Resources. Resumes submitted without an application will not be considered for this position. Applications that state "See Resume" will not be considered. Also, a hard copy application can be obtained at Weber Basin Water Conservancy District, 2837 E. Highway 193, Layton UT 84040 between 8:00am and 4:00pm, Mon - Fri. WBWCD is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

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Work Location: In person