SPR Facilities Maintenance Technician I Seasonal

Overview

Englewood is home to 35000 people in the heart of the Denver metropolitan region. Englewood is a proudly independent fullservice community. Minutes from world class art and entertainment venues in downtown Denver and the Rocky Mountain foothills Englewood is home to major medical and manufacturing facilities along with its own foodie arts and startup communities centered in historic downtown Englewood and the Central Business District.

Englewood is also a transportation hub with two light rail stops on the Denver regional passenger rail system and exceptional roadway access provided from all directions by US Highway 285 (Hampden Ave. and US Highway 85 (Santa Fe Drive). Bus service is provided by RTD including the most frequent bus route in the region and the free Englewood Trolley that connects the Englewood light rail station to downtown Englewood the medical district civic center and Museum of Outdoor Arts.

South Platte Renew (SPR) is the 3rd largest water resource recovery facility (WRRF) in Colorado and cleans nearly 20 million gallons of wastewater a day. SPR is publicly owned by the Cities of Littleton and Englewood and serves approximately 300000 residents in Littleton Englewood and 19 other connecting communities. The Operations and Maintenance Division of SPR is recruiting a seasonal Facilities Maintenance Technician to help keep SPR facilities looking great and running safely and reliably.

The Position

South Platte Renew is looking for a seasonal Facilities Maintenance Technician who is interested in developing a skillset in landscaping and grounds support work. The responsibilities of the selected candidate will include the operation of landscaping & snow removal equipment such as: mowers trimmers edging machines snowblowers power tools and hand tools and will also provide support on light plumbing and maintenance work.

The ideal candidate will enjoy working outdoors and possess the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Why Join Us

This is an exciting time in the Citys history as a renewed emphasis has been placed on infrastructure replacement and maintenance. This is a rare and unique opportunity to join the City team and help shape the future of Englewood.

The City has recently adopted Mission Vision and Values focused on advancing our community together enhancing the quality of life for those we serve and building a foundation of trust and valuing people by empowering our employees to achieve greatness by creating a place where everyone wants to work.

The City has also adopted Customer Service Standards centered around providing responsive and efficient service to customers in a friendly and accurate manner along with being accessible and transparent in all customer interactions.

Englewoods smaller size allows team members to participate in a variety of tasks in many different areas and take ownership of their Division and the direction it is moving.

In addition SPR has transformed over the years but what has remained constant is the dedication to our communities to our employees and to the values of SPR: safety passion leadership accountability trust teamwork and excellence. SPR is recognized as a Utility of the Future Today and has won awards for providing highquality treatment for highquality water rethinking wastewater through innovative solutions and engaging our community to build stronger partnerships; particularly in community education watershed stewardship and recovery of resources such as water energy and nutrients.

If you are eager to learn open to growth and are motivated by dynamic and challenging work wed love for you to join us.

POSITION SUMMARY

The seasonal Facilities Maintenance Technician I assists staff with all activities related to maintaining Plant grounds. This includes the operation of landscaping equipment power tools and hand tools. Performs entry level maintenance tasks to support the Facilities Maintenance Division.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to: Facilities Maintenance Supervisor

Direct Reports: None

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The listed examples of work are not intended to be allinclusive. They may be modified with additions deletions or changes as necessary.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform grounds maintenance including: planting mowing irrigation cultivation fertilization weeding digging and trimming.
• Operate landscaping equipment (training provided): mower trimmer edger handheld blower
• Operate hand and power tools: rake shovel broom drill
• Pick up debris tluoughout the Plant
• Perform snow removal and ice control as
• Assist Facilities staff with maintenance duties as necessary

Other Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned and required.

PREPARATION AND TRAINING

Education

• High School Education or GED

Work Experience

• None

Certifications and/or Licensures

• None

Required Drivers License

• Valid Colorado drivers license and a clear or acceptable MVR

An equivalent combination of education training and relevanljob experience may be substituted.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge

Basic knowledge of:

• Landscaping concepts
• Hand tools

Skills

• Initiative
• Selfdirection

Abilities

• Operation of landscaping equipment and power tools (after training).

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work is performed primarily in an outdoor setting at a wastewater treatment facility where noise irritants dust dirt bacteria hazardous chemicals/air/materials and fumes are present.

Works indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions and over all types of terrain. May be exposed to risks typically associated with working around water chemicals electricity and other manmade and natural hazards.

Full range of body movements including stooping twisting kneeling bending leaning reaching climbing stretching and working in awkward positions. May stand for extended periods of time. Occasional lifting (up to 50 lbs..

HOURLY PAY RANGE

$17.47 $26.21/Hourly Rate

This is a temporary seasonal position.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Open until filled.

Required Experience:

IC