The Details

Position Type

Work for Water

Position Title

Senior Utility Maintenance Technician

Position Description

Position Overview:
SJRA is seeking a dedicated and skilled Utility Senior Maintenance Technician for our Woodlands Division. This role is vital in maintaining and enhancing our water and wastewater services for The Woodlands, TX- a community of approximately 120,000 residents and numerous local businesses and hospitals. The division operates and maintains 3 wastewater treatment plants, 30 sewage lift stations, 5 water plants, 6 elevated storage tanks, 38 groundwater wells, and around 40 backup generators.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintenance and Repair: Conduct preventive and routine maintenance on system equipment, including pumps, gearboxes, engines, and generators. Perform complex troubleshooting on electrical controls/components (24 volts DC to 480 volts AC) and mechanical equipment.

Installation and Upgrades: Assist with the installation of new or rebuilt equipment, including pumps, motors, piping systems, and controls

Record Review and Recommendations: Review maintenance records and recommend modifications or equipment replacements to ensure effective utilization of the Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) system.

System Utilization: Ensure effective use of the EAM program, including work order systems, inventory control, and maintenance procedures.

Staff Training and Development: Train, mentor and develop staff to perform tasks safely and effectively, achieving departmental and organizational goals.

Emergency Response: Participate in an on-call rotation (24/7, including weekends) and respond to severe weather events (e.g., hurricanes, floods, snowstorms).
Construction and Inspection: Review and comment on construction plans, inspect facilities, and resolve warranty issues related to existing, new, and rehabilitated equipment.

Work Schedule:

Normal hours: 6:30am – 4:30pm, with a 4/10 schedule (one day off per week)

On-Call Duty: One week per month, including weekends, with potential for emergency response during severe weather events (once training is complete)


Benefits
SJRA offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes:
Health
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Tuition assistance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Savings Plan in which SJRA contributes 8% automatically and matches up to an additional 4% of the employee's contribution.

Position Salary

$27.00 - $33.00 hr

Position Notes

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Position Minimum Experience

Minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible experience in the operation and maintenance repair or water/wastewater systems.

Experience with electrical installation and troubleshooting, mechanical installation and troubleshooting, and/or welding and fabrication.

Texas Journeyman Electrician License preferred.

Valid Texas Driver’s License with an insurable driving record is required.

Qualifications

Preferred Education

HS Diploma or Equivalent

Scope of Responsibilities

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Application Closing Date

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Application Instructions

To apply go to:
https://www.sjra.net/about/careers/?gnk=apply&gni=8a7885ac8df2156e018e0b453afa7f90&gns=WEAT