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Job Description
Grade 15 - Starting hourly rate: $20.95. Rate of pay depends on qualifications.
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Senior Facilities Maintenance Technician performs intermediate to advanced level maintenance, repair, modification, service and operation of plants, buildings, and infrastructures. Works as a master craftsperson or a specialist in multiple crafts and trades. This position will be a project lead with limited supervision.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS- Assists in overseeing and instructing employees in proper work methods and safety procedures: advises, guides, and coaches employees.
- Functions as point person in absence of the Foreperson to delegate workload, oversee personnel and coordinate department activities.
- Assists Foreperson on work schedules, ordering of materials and contractual services for maintenance of SAWS facilities.
- Evaluates, designs and fabricates all alterations, installations or repairs of industrial plants, infrastructures and buildings.
- Evaluates contractor's performance and prepares written reports and forms.
- Constructs, installs and repairs infrastructure projects from start to finish.
- Estimates projects to include equipment, materials and costs.
- Performs routine maintenance to industrial plants, buildings and infrastructures such as refinishing and moving office furniture.
- Reconciles daily documentation in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to include work orders, requisitions, and purchase orders.
- Trains and mentors other employees.
- Applies standard practices and procedures in custom design, concrete forming, pouring and finishing, fabrication and installation of cabinetry and casework, custom metal fabrication, custom masonry fabrication, and custom finishes and furnishings needed for large infrastructures.
- Establishes and maintains effective working relationships and public relations.
- Performs basic mathematical calculations.
- Applies safe practices and procedures for hazardous materials.
- Reads, interprets and works from sketches, blueprints, and specifications to evaluate, analyze and resolve construction problems.
- Prepares multiple surfaces and applies required coatings to plant equipment and infrastructure.
- Reconfigures,installs and repairs irrigation systems and removes debris, broken trees and limbs from facilities.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- This position works under limited supervision.
- This position may serve as a technical lead, training entry level employees on assigned daily work and special projects.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Five years' experience in carpentry, masonry, painting, concrete construction, and plumbing including three years' experience in the use and operation of tools, machinery and equipment used in the renovation, remodeling and new construction of work at the highly specialized level.
- Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.
- Ability to report to work on time, maintain a good attendance record, and work all designated work schedules.
- Vocational training.
- Certified Irrigation Technician in the State of Texas.
- Basic knowledge of refinishing and restoring office furniture.
- Contact with internal and external customers, contractors, vendors and regulatory agencies.
- Communicates effectively, verbally and in writing.
Physical requirements include lifting up to 75 pounds occasionally. Subject to standing, sitting, walking, climbing, bending, crawling, squatting, kneeling and working in cramped and strained positions for long periods of time to perform job scope.
Working conditions are primarily outside with frequent exposure to inclement weather; wastewater; mechanical, electrical, chemical and confined space hazards; offensive fumes; excessive noise; heavy traffic; deep excavations; and animals, snakes and poisonous insects. May operate a company vehicle on a daily basis.
May be required to work hours other than regular schedule such as on call, overtime, or emergency response situations.
San Antonio Water System values the contributions of all its employees, providing them the best in compensation and benefits. The benefits package is designed to attract and retain a workforce of qualified employees who share a responsibility in providing quality water to 1 million consumers.
From an affordable medical and dental plan to life-sustaining retirement and insurance plans, we offer benefits that reward employees for their commitment to a challenging career at SAWS. Employee benefits include the following:- Competitive, market-based salaries
- Performance-based incentives
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Life insurance
- Prescription drug program
- Vision care plan
- Two retirement plans
- Deferred compensation plans (457 plan)
- Disability income
- Paid leave (vacation, sick, personal)
- Education assistance program
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible, tax-deferred health and dependent care spending accounts
- Wellness programs
- On-Site Fitness Facilities
- Community service opportunities
Closing Date/Time: 3/9/2025 11:59 PM Central -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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San Antonio Water System
Show moreThe San Antonio Water System (SAWS) is a public utility owned by the City of San Antonio. SAWS serves 2 million people in Bexar County as well as parts of Medina and Atascosa counties. The population includes more than 511,300 water customers and 457,600 wastewater customers. SAWS actively seeks out public participation in its operations and planning, while SAWS volunteers strive to help their neighbors in need.
As an industry leader in conservation and water and wastewater management, SAWS provides sustainable, affordable water services. To deliver responsible water services, our investment in our employees – one of our greatest assets – ranks as a top priority.
San Antonio Water System's Board of Trustees has adopted mission, vision and values statements that serve as a foundation to move the utility forward through 2050 and reinforce San Antonio's much-deserved reputation as Waterful.
Our Mission: Sustainable, Affordable Water Services / Our Vision: To be leaders in delivering responsible water services for life. / Our Values: Excellence, Integrity, Respect and Safety.
SAWS is a values-based organization that believes in diversity in all aspects of our business. At SAWS, we attract and retain the finest individuals whose diverse talents drive innovation. We recognize that differences in race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, physical ability or any characteristic protected by law, enrich and empower our work environment. We respectfully infuse diversity in our daily work lives with the knowledge that people from a variety of backgrounds and life experiences make connections that make SAWS a success.
SAWS is committed to providing our employees with a healthy, safe, and rewarding work environment where all employees have an equal opportunity for professional and personal growth. SAWS employees go beyond what is expected – developing remarkable, award-winning programs in conservation, water resources, watershed protection and wastewater treatment.
Why Choose a Career at SAWS?
For Your Work-Life Balance: SAWS is proud to invest in its employees by offering a variety of paid time off to help meet the work-life balance goals of you and your family.
For Your Professional Growth: Professional growth is key to both our employees’ success as well as SAWS’. That’s why SAWS offers a number of professional development opportunities that achieve both personal and company goals.
For Your Future: Achieving your personal financial goals is an important part of your life. SAWS makes it easy for employees to save for retirement by providing several retirement plan options.
For Your Health: SAWS offers a range of health, dental and vision benefits, and Wellness Programs to help meet each employee’s needs.
For your Protection: SAWS offers life insurance and disability coverage to meet the need for protection against life’s unexpected events.
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