Salary : $44,977.43 - $65,218.80 Annually

Location : Texas 75069, TX

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 242500045

Department: Water Utilities

Opening Date: 11/18/2024

Closing Date: 12/2/2024 5:00 PM Central

Summary

TECHNICIAN I SALARY RANGE - If hired as TECHNICIAN I #9931
$ 41,600 - $ 60,320/Annually $20.00 - 29.00/Hourly

TECHNICIAN II SALARY RANGE - If hired as MAINTENANCE II #9932
$ 44,096 - $ 63,940/Annually $21.20 - 30.74/Hourly

TECHNICIAN III SALARY RANGE - If hired as TECHNICIAN III #9933
$ 46,742- $ 67,777 /Annually $22.47 - 32.58/Hourly

TECHNICIAN IV SALARY RANGE - If hired as TECHNICIAN IV #9934
$ 49,547 - $ 71,844 /Annually $23.82 - 34.54/Hourly

WORKING FOR THE CITY OF MCKINNEY

Working for the City of McKinney is more than just a job; it's a chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others. Proudly recognized on the Top Workplaces USA list by USA TODAY, our team is dedicated to making McKinney one of the best places to work, live, and raise a family. Join us and start making a difference today.

OUR CORE VALUES

City of McKinney employees work hard and at a very fast pace. However, we also look after and support one another. All of us are guided by four employee-inspired values - Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (RISE). We are also supported by servant-based leaders who foster and support a healthy, family-oriented culture. All new employees are expected to embrace and live by our core values and commit to helping us sustain our exceptional work environment as a high performance organization.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Under general supervision, performs maintenance and repair of the water distribution and/or wastewater collection system. Employees in this classification perform technical, manual work. This position is responsible for repairing water leaks, repairing, and installing sewer and water mains, flushing and maintaining the quality of the water and operates and maintains moderate to complex equipment. Performs related work as required.

Essential Functions/Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

In order for us to continue to achieve our primary function of making McKinney a better place to live, work, and raise a family, we hold these expectations for all employees.

• Learn and demonstrate an understanding of how team, department, and City goals are interconnected.
• Contribute to a positive work culture.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to assess his/her work performance or the work performance of the team.
• Contribute to the development of others and/or the working unit or overall organization.
• Ability and willingness to work as part of a team, to demonstrate team skills, and to perform a fair share of team responsibilities.
• Ability to continuously learn and develop through a mix of internal and external training opportunities, and if applicable, encourage subordinates to do the same.

Depending on the applicant's experience, licenses, and skills, the position can be filled at Level I, Level II, Level III, or Level IV.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

When assigned to Water Utilities Quality Sampling I

• Flushes hydrant on defined pre-determined routes
• Calculates and tracks water used
• Cleans elevated storage tank sites
• Assists plant operators perform miscellaneous maintenance on basic elevated storage instruments and pumping equipment

When assigned to Water Utilities Quality Sampling II

• Duties of Level I carry over, in addition to:
• Handles basic customer service requests regarding dirty water calls.
• Performs hydrant flow tests and calculates available fire flow.
• Uses GIS to identify valves, hydrants, manholes water mains, sewer mains and water meters.

When assigned to Water Utilities Quality Sampling III

• Duties of Level I carry over, in addition to:
• Responds to customer complaints regarding water quality and water pressure.
• Maintains and adjusts automated water flusher.
• Takes water samples for compliance with lead and copper rule and nitrification requirements.

When assigned to Water Utilities Quality Sampling IV

• Duties of Level I carry over, in addition to:
• Takes bacteriological samples.
• Schedules, takes, and reviews water samples for construction of new water mains.
• Calibrates handheld
• Takes daily chlorine samples.
• Prepare and submits DLQRS report.
• Takes water samples for TTHM reporting.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other duties as assigned or directed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND BEHAVIORS

• Ability to embrace and embody the City's core values of Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (R.I.S.E.).
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, subordinates, and people to whom service is provided.
• Ability to produce desired work outcomes, including quality, quantity, and timeliness.
• Ability to plan and organize work, time, and resources, and if applicable, that of subordinates.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Meet the City's driving standards.
• Requires the ability to exchange information for the purpose of obtaining information or clarifying
• details. Performs such within well-established policies, procedures, and standards.
• Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools,
• and/or materials. Requires the ability to perform coordinated movements involving placing and
• turning motions, such as operating a tractor, dump truck, welding equipment, chain saw, edger,
• weed eater, and mower.
• Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference data and information, such as equipment
• manuals and City policy manuals.
• Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Requires ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form.
• Requires the ability to exercise the judgment required in situations characterized by repetitive or short cycle operations covered by set procedures or sequences.

Required Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum qualifications vary between Levels I, II, III, & IV. Please consult with the hiring manager to review your qualifications.

Any work related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above Minimum Qualifications may be an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The preferred qualifications vary between Levels I, II, III, & IV. Please consult with the hiring manager to review your qualifications.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Must pass a drug screen and background check.
• Must have Class C Texas Driver's License.

Physical Demands/Supplemental

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Tasks involve the ability to exert heavy physical effort in heavy work, with greater emphasis on climbing and balancing, but typically also involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds); may occasionally involve heavier objects and materials (up to 100 pounds). Some tasks require visual and odor perception and discrimination.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Tasks may risk exposure to extreme cold/heat or extreme weather conditions, strong odors or smoke, dust or pollen, and toxic chemicals.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed as of the date of preparation and approval. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and all requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

The City of McKinney is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) committed to an alcohol / drug free workplace and to providing equal opportunities regardless of age, race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

The City offers a full complement of benefits:

Health Insurance

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Medical and Childcare Account (FSA)
• Mental Health Care and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• City-paid and Voluntary Life Insurance
• City-paid and Voluntary Long Term Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance through Aflac

Additional Benefits

• Legal Services through Legal Shield
• Tuition Reimbursement (up to $10,000 per year)
• Wellness Program (earn up to $600 per year)

Retirement

• Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS)
  • Mandatory 7% employee contribution
  • City match 2:1
  • 5 year vesting
  • Retire after 20 years of service, or age 60 with 5 years of service

457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans

Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Paid Vacation (80 hours per year for new hires; tiered increases after 2 yrs)
• Sick Leave (135 hours per year for yourself and immediate family)
• Paid Parental Leave (80 hours for birth, adoption, or placement of a child in foser care)
• Ten Paid Holidays
• Personal Day
• Optional compensatory time for hourly employees
• Compensatory time for salaried employees

For more detailed information, please see the City of McKinney's