Water Warehouse Technician

JOB LOCATION

Cityof AuroraColorado

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora were growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles or core values that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of:IntegrityRespect Professionalism andCustomer Service and we welcome all who share these values to apply.

Why Work for Aurora

• Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
• Diverse community
• Competitive total compensation package
• Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
• Light rail station minutes away
• On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
• Access to innovation workspaces

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Hiring Salary: $20.67 - $25.84/year

The deadline to submit an application to this position is December 28 2025. However it is subject to close at any time once a qualified pool of applications is obtained.

This is classified as VHBE (Variable Hour Benefit Eligible) where the selected candidate will work an average of 40 hours per week. The selected candidate will be eligible to elect Medical Dental and Vision benefits accrue paid time off and receive 11 paid holidays.

OVERVIEW OF POSITION / DEPARTMENT

The Water Warehouse group supports numerous functions across Aurora Water. This includes but is not limited to raw water conveyance water treatment functions stormwater infrastructure improvements and Wastewater functions. Within these functions the Water Warehouse Technician is responsible for parts procurement and delivery.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares and processes requests for materials and supplies
• Maintains computer inventory of parts and supplies
• Orders materials and parts
• Monitors daily purchasing activities and expenditures
• Maintains records
• Performs costing related to work orders containing parts and materials
• Frequently drives and operates city vehicles and equipment
• Locates and acquires equipment and supplies
• Performs physical inventoryquarterly inventory and monthly cycle counts
• Researches out of count conditions
• Coordinates the acquisition and delivery/pick-up of parts to job sites
• Unloads delivered materials and checks the accuracy of orders
• Maintains clean stock areas both inside and outside
• Performs additional duties as required
• Special Order research and acquisition

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

An equivalent combination of education training and experience that demonstrates required knowledge skills and abilities may be considered.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED.

Experience:

• At least two (2) years progressively responsible experience in material and equipment procurement and maintenance with some experience utilizing a computer-based inventory and project tracking database system
• Experience in a water utility environment is preferred
• An equivalent combination of education training and experience that demonstrates required knowledge skills and abilities may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of utility materials and equipment; and purchasing and contract procedures
• Experience with inventory software is preferred

Knowledge:

• Experience in Microsoft Office

Skills:

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Skill in the use of windows-based programs
• Strong customer service skills
• Skill in customer relations
• Skill in checking information for accuracy and completeness and correcting errors

Abilities:

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees all levels of management including executive staff citizens and elected officials
• Handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Colorado Drivers License with a good driving history
• Certification in forklift operations and safety is required in first six months

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Medium physical work requiring the ability to lift a maximum of 50 pounds with or without assistance
• Frequently lifts and carries objects weighing up to 25 pounds
• Regular walking and standing
• Some pushing pulling and climbing
• Hand/eye coordination for operation of calculator and computer
• Hand/foot coordination for operation of equipment and vehicles
• Vision to read reports and related materials
• Speech and hearing to maintain communication with other employees and vendors

Essential Personnel:

• When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the City all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel.

Work Environment:

• Works primarily indoors but may work outdoors providing assistance to customers in varying weather conditions

Equipment Used:

• Uses standard office equipment including personal computer and common office software such as email internet Word and Excel
• Forklift operations
• Multiple power tools
• This position may require the incumbent to use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle cell phone tools etc.) in the course of their employment.
• Operates some light equipment such as forklifts; operates pick-up truck for acquisition and delivery of materials; personal computer and related software

For Veterans preference: Please show all of your employment history including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.

The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex race age sexual orientation creed national origin disability or military status gender identity unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.

Despite the changes in Colorado law the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace. A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.

Drug Testing Thorough Criminal Background Check and Employment References:
As a condition of employment all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check.

Applicants selected for safety-sensitive positions are required to complete and pass a drug screening as a condition of employment. Safety sensitive positions include Civil Service positions within Police and Fire Departments and positions where their job responsibilities have direct and substantial responsibility that would impact the health and safety of others.

Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.