JOB: Water Utility Technician - Water Treatment Plant (Ann Arbor)
Date postedMay 13, 2026
Water Utility Technician - Water Treatment Plant
City of Ann Arbor
Description
Starting Hourly Rate: $24.07
After hire, pay increases are dependent on length of service, advancement in the position, and other contractual factors.
This position is represented by the AFSCME union. For more information reference the AFSCME collective bargaining agreement: AFSCME Union Contract
Benefits offered with this position include: AFSCME Benefits Summary
The City of Ann Arbor offers a competitive wage and benefits package including medical, vision, dental, paid vacation, sick and holiday leave.
Maintenance Rotation: 5 weeks on a daytime schedule, Monday-Friday, 7am-3:30pm.
Operations Rotation: Rotating shifts
- 1 week: 7am - 3pm
- 1 week: 3pm-11pm
- 1 week: 11pm-7am
- Some weekend work is required. When scheduled, weekend shifts are 12 hours on Saturday and Sunday, with two 8-hour shifts during the week.
Role Summary
To operate, maintain, inspect, install and repair water treatment and waste water treatment facilities and associated collection and distribution equipment, systems and components.
Duties
Duties Incumbent may be responsible for, but not limited to, performing at acceptable levels the following duties:
Essential Duties
- Manually operating water utility components, including filters, pumps, valves, sludge systems and chemical feed systems
- Planning and performing preventive maintenance on mechanical equipment including engines, motors, pumps, controls and chemical feed systems
- Fabricating parts and modifications and fixing broken equipment
- Monitoring system operations to ensure effectiveness, efficiency and regulatory compliance
- Monitoring raw water supply to detect chemical and biological contaminants
- Preparing written procedures for troubleshooting system maintenance and malfunctions
- Lubricating, adjusting and maintaining plant equipment
- Installing, inspecting and repairing pumps and piping systems
- Performing laboratory tests for process and water quality
- Ordering, receiving, issuing and maintaining record of maintenance parts, machinery, equipment and materials
- Ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations including, but not limited to, hazardous materials
- Following the safe and proper use of various hand, power tools and test instruments and obtaining any necessary certification(s)
- Following City of Ann Arbor written policies, procedures and programs and, proper safety practices for, but not limited to, confined space entry, storing, handling and transporting compressed gases, chemicals and lubricants, and using correct lock-out and tag-out procedures
- Assist in moving or placement of heavy machinery
Related Work
- Completing work process demonstration and documentation
- Performing related work as assigned
Training and Experience
- High School Diploma/GED
- Mechanical Aptitude
Licensing Requirements
- Valid driver's license
View Additional Requirements and Information at: Water Utility Tech I - Water Treatment Plant Job Description