Facilities Technician

Description

Facilities Technician – Growth opportunities, excellent benefits, four-day work week

If you enjoy hands-on work, take pride in maintaining safe and functional facilities, and want to build your skills while supporting essential water treatment operations, come join our team! We are currently seeking a full-time Facilities Technician and we encourage you to apply. We offer long-term career growth opportunities through learning various trades along with on-the-job training and employee development, four-day workweeks, and several employer paid benefits.

About Us:

The Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake & Sandy (Metro Water) was established in 1935. Metro Water’s primary function is to provide reliable, clean drinking water by responsibly managing our resources and proactively planning for the future for our member cities, Salt Lake City and Sandy City.

The Position:

Metro Water is seeking a dependable, hands-on Facilities Technician. This position serves the vital role of maintaining our buildings and grounds in over three counties. Daily assignments may include maintaining Metro Water right-of-ways, landscaping, custodial duties, painting, equipment operation, and equipment maintenance and repair. There are a variety of things to do everyday while having the opportunity to enjoy the outdoor scenery as you work. For a full job description, please click here to visit our website.

The ideal candidate is eager to learn, safety-minded, takes pride in their work, and enjoys a variety of indoor and outdoor tasks. The Facilities Technician is an entry-level position. 

Starting pay is $20.00-$23.00/hour depending on experience. 

What We’re Looking For:

· A safety-first mindset and commitment to following proper procedures.

· A proactive approach to completing tasks and maintaining equipment and facilities.

· A willingness to learn new skills and develop knowledge of water infrastructure and operations.

· A collaborative attitude and commitment to supporting Metro Water’s mission and organizational goals.

The Benefits:

· Vacation leave, sick leave, and personal time

· 13 paid government holidays 

· 95% employer paid medical insurance

· 100% employer paid dental and vision insurance 

· Contributions to Health Savings Account 

· Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance

· Long-term disability insurance

· 401K match program

· Utah State Retirement Plan (pension plan)

· 100% tuition assistance

Why Should You Apply?

· Excellent benefits

· Growth and advancement opportunities

· 4-day workweek

· Environmentally conscious

· Stability and security

This position is open until filled. Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume and application through our job board. 

The successful candidate must be able to pass a background check and drug screen prior to employment. 

Metro Water is an at-will and equal opportunity employer and gives equal consideration to all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, age, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or military status, or any other class protected under federal, state, or local laws.

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COLLECTION OF PERSONAL DATA CLASSIFIED AS A PUBLIC RECORD

Some personal data collected by the employment application is classified as a public record pursuant to Utah Code § 63G-2-301, of the Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA), and may be made available to the public as provided by Utah Code § 63G-2-201.

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I.  PURPOSES AND USES 

We process your personal data for the purpose of selecting a candidate for an open job position.

II.  REFUSAL TO PROVIDE PERSONAL DATA

If you do not provide the personal data requested by this application, you may be ineligible for consideration for an open position.

III.  SHARING AND SELLING PERSONAL DATA

Your personal data is never sold. Your personal data is not shared with anyone outside our organization in evaluating candidates.

IV.  RECORD SERIES

The personal data collected by this application is included in Record Series # GRS-1964. 

Requirements

Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent. 

Requirements: Valid state driver’s license.