Maintenance Technician – Positive working environment, excellent benefits, four-day work week

If you are looking to work at a company that benefits yourself and the community by providing safe, reliable drinking water to hundreds of thousands of people each day, then come join our team! We offer long-term career development opportunities in a positive, safe working environment with four-day work weeks and several employer paid benefits.

About Us:

The Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake & Sandy (Metro Water) was established in 1935 by the Salt Lake City Commission. Metro Water's primary function is to provide high quality drinking water for our member cities, Salt Lake City and Sandy City, by creating a firm water supply.

The Position:

Metro Water is seeking a full-time Maintenance Technician to help in supporting our mission of providing high quality drinking water. As a Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for performing preventative and corrective maintenance on a variety of parts, equipment, facilities and infrastructure within our two water treatment plants, various support building and aqueducts. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in industrial maintenance, excellent troubleshooting skills, and a commitment to ensuring the plant operates efficiently and safely. Starting pay is $22.34 - $26.75/hour depending on experience.

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 care insurance

· Long-term disability insurance

· 401K match program

· Utah State Retirement Plan (pension plan)

· 100% tuition assistance

Why Should You Apply?

· Excellent benefits

· 4-day workweek

· Positive, safe working environment

· Environmentally conscious

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.

This position is open until filled.

Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent. Previous maintenance experience preferred. Maintenance experience in the following: mechanical equipment, repairs, and related skills.

Certification and Licensing: Valid Utah Driver’s license.

Desired Qualifications: Welding, plumbing, concrete, carpentry or instrumentation and electrical preferred. Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A.