Wastewater Maintenance Technician I / II

Wastewater Maintenance Technician I / II

Salary

$23.50 - $34.08 Hourly

Location

Wastewater, 703 North Wisconsin Ave, League City, TX

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

FY202600127

Department

Wastewater

Opening Date

06/03/2026

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Max Number of Applicants

100

• Description
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Job Description

The Wastewater Maintenance Technician I / II will handle skilled maintenance and repair of wastewater equipment, including pumps, motors, valves, electrical control panels, and chemical feed equipment. The role involves collaboration with others in tasks like installation, modification, preventive maintenance, and repair of wastewater facilities. This is a safety-sensitive and/or DOT position. Therefore, participation in random drug testing at the city will be mandatory.

Job Functions

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Wastewater Maintenance Technician I

• Repair electrical systems, pumps, motors, valves, and piping.
• Conduct preventive maintenance on pumps, motors, and electrical components.
• Install PVC service lines, replace motor lubrication lines, and work on chlorine system lines.
• Troubleshoot and maintain electrical controls; replace fuses, switches, and receptacles.
• Assist in installing, testing, and calibrating meters.
• Schedule projects, log work orders, and procure parts and equipment.
• Clean and maintain tools and equipment.
• Subject to on-call rotation for after-hours and weekend availability, including overtime as needed.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned.

Wastewater Maintenance Technician II

• Performs all duties of the Wastewater Maintenance Technician I
• Capable of working under limited or moderate supervision while performing complex tasks.
• Must pass all proficiency requirements.

Must be able to provide services for the benefit of the general public during emergency situations that threaten the safety of League City's citizens, and that, City employees must be able to work immediately before, during, or immediately after an emergency.

Qualifications

Required

• High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Valid Drivers License.

Wastewater Maintenance Technician I

Must meet all required minimum qualifications in addition to the following:

• Must have or be able to obtain a Class "D" Wastewater Operator License or Class I Wastewater Collections within 18 months of employment.
• Minimum one year of experience in industrial/commercial mechanical and electrical maintenance.

Wastewater Maintenance Technician II

Must meet all required minimum qualifications in addition to the following:

• Class "C" Wastewater Operator License or Class II Wastewater Collections
• Must be able to obtain Class "D" Water license within 18 months of employment.
• Minimum two years of experience in industrial/commercial mechanical and electrical maintenance.

Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience that offer the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position may be substituted or assessed at the Citys discretion.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge of:

• English grammar, spelling, punctuation.
• Mechanics, electronics, motors, generators, and pump operations.
• Water facilities and preventive maintenance standards.
• National Fire Protection Association 70 - Electrical.
• Meter testing and calibration techniques.
• Bending conduit, hand tools, and electrical testing equipment.
• Basic plumbing and electrical techniques.
• Basic welding

Skill in:

• Interpersonal skills for effective relationship development.
• Adaptability to perform a variety of tasks of different nature.
• Maintenance skills for pumps, motors, electrical panels, generators, and automatic valves.

Ability to:

• Meet schedules and deadlines.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and plumbing problems to determine issues and solutions.
• Maintain confidentiality of information and professional boundaries.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical requirements outlined here reflect the demands necessary for an employee to effectively perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to carry out these essential functions.

This position requires the ability to perform a range of physical tasks, including standing, walking, lifting (up to 100 pounds), carrying, handling, reaching, kneeling, sitting, pushing/pulling up to 50 lbs. of pressure, climbing, balancing, bending, crouching, twisting, crawling, and operating foot controls. Additionally, it necessitates fine dexterity and acute awareness of surroundings, utilizing senses of vision, hearing, and verbal communication.

Employees will work in adverse weather conditions such as high temperatures, humidity, prolonged sun exposure, rain, and sleet. Work may also involve contact with chemicals, fumes, dust, insects, noxious plants, snakes, and other wildlife.

Full-time employees are eligible to participate in our standard benefits program which includes:

• Vacation leave accruals at the rate of 3.33 hours per pay period x 24 pay periods;
• Paid holidays that are determined on an annual basis;
• Employee paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance programs paid for by the City; (Effective on first day of the month after your hire date - family benefits are available and require premiums paid by the employee).
• TMRS retirement plan that requires a mandatory employee contribution of 7% of gross earnings. The City matches this contribution at a rate of 2 to 1

01

Do you have a high school diploma, GED or high education?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you currently hold, or can you obtain within 18 months, a Class "D" Wastewater Operator License or higher, and/or a Class I Wastewater Collections License or higher?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a valid Drivers License?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have at least one years of experience in industrial / commercial mechanical and electrical maintenance?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City Of League City

Address 300 W Walker St.

League City, Texas, 77573

Phone 281-554-1000

Website http://www.leaguecitytx.gov