The Fremont Sanitation District (FSD) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Plant Maintenance Tech I in the Wastewater Treatment Department. Starting salary for this position is $21.82 per hour .

The Plant Maintenance Tech I is an entry-level position that works under the direct supervision of the Maintenance Foreman to repair and maintain the buildings, grounds, plant equipment, and biosolids processing equipment at the wastewater treatment facility. Will periodically receive direction from Plant Operators. This position will work 10-hour days, 4 days a week on a quarterly rotating schedule. May be required to work during emergency situations.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• One year of work experience
• Valid Colorado driver license
• Must obtain Colorado Class "B" Commercial Driver License (CDL) within one (1) year of employment
• Certification for Confined Spaces must be obtained within (3) months of hire

Upon offer of employment, selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background check, including employment references, criminal history, and driving record review.

Benefits:

• Membership in Colorado's Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA)
• Fully paid employee premiums for medical, dental, vision, long- and short-term disability, and life insurance
• 100% District-paid medical insurance option for employee and dependents
• Opportunity for promotion after 1 year of employment
• Voluntary 401K and 457b plans
• Generous vacation, sick, and personal leave benefits
• 4/10 work schedule
• Opportunities for training and skill development

If you possess the above qualifications and are interested in applying for this position, please visit our website at www.fsd.co or contact our Human Resources Department at hr@fsd.co . Applications must be mailed or hand-delivered to 107 Berry Parkway, Canon City, or emailed to hr@fsd.co . Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis, with the first review of applications occurring on March 3, 2025. This job posting may close at any time after the position has been posted for a minimum of 5 days. Fremont Sanitation District is an EOE.

• Position Title: Plant Maintenance Tech I
• Pay Grade: 1
• Department: Wastewater Treatment (03)
• Supervisor: Maintenance Foreman
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Summary: The Plant Maintenance Tech I is an entry-level position that works under the direct supervision of the Maintenance Foreman to repair and maintain the buildings, grounds, plant equipment, and biosolids processing equipment at the wastewater treatment facility. Will periodically receive direction from Plant Operators.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• One year of work experience

Licensure/Certification Requirements:

• Valid Colorado driver license
• Must obtain Colorado Class "B" Commercial Driver License (CDL) within one (1) year of employment
• Certification for Confined Spaces must be obtained within (3) months of hire

Employment Requirements:

• Upon offer of employment, will be subject to a pre-employment background check, including employment references, criminal history, and driving record review
• CDL required positions shall be subject to a pre-employment drug and alcohol testing program that fulfills the requirements of Code of Federal Regulations Title 49, Part 382 for Commercial Driver's License holders upon offer of employment
• Employee may be required to successfully pass (100%) a safety-related test conducted by the District within (3) months of employment
• All employees of the District will be required to follow all rules and guidelines as outlined in the District's Personnel Manual and Safety Manual and programs
• This is a safety-sensitive position which will be subject to the District's random drug/alcohol testing policy
• Regular attendance and punctuality are essential to this position

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The listed duties are essential job functions that the position has been created to perform. The list of duties is not exhaustive, and the employee may be called upon to perform other duties and special assignments which may be outside of the primary areas of employment.

• Works individually and as a member of a team to accomplish the needs of electrical, mechanical, solids processing, buildings and grounds, and other projects
• Loads and unloads grit and rags to dumpsters
• Works in conjunction with Plant Operators in the completion of maintenance and repair activities to assure optimized plant operations
• Maintains tools and equipment associated with wastewater treatment
• Performs grounds care using a self-propelled lawn mower, push mower, sidewalk edger, weed eater, or chain saw
• Utilizes shovels and/or tractor for snow removal in areas around the plant facility
• Performs painting and general cleaning
• Operates centrifuges located at the facility
• Operates backhoe, loader, and other equipment to clean/maintain drying bed site
• Performs cleaning on assigned section of launder
• Completes necessary reports
• Identifies and informs others of potential problems pertaining to maintenance and repair of facilities
• Uses computer to prepare reports and input data
• May be required to help track, prepare, and maintain budget items
• Utilizes proper safety precautions in all work performed; reports problems and emergency situations, recognizes, avoids, and reports unsafe acts, conditions, accidents, and injuries
• Performs other related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

The necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employees must adequately meet or exceed expectations relating to specific job performance standards as outlined by the District.

• Understanding of occupational hazards and standard safety precautions
• Ability to learn and follow safety procedures
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions/guidelines
• Ability to work with and take direction from others
• Ability to communicate in a clear and concise oral and written form
• Ability to interact in a professional and courteous manner with industry officials, customers, coworkers, vendors, contractors, technical support staff, suppliers, and those that conduct business with the District
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate good time management skills to plan and accomplish assigned workload as required
• Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and points of view as part of a team
• Ability to organize materials and equipment to complete required tasks
• Ability to use hand and power tools
• General understanding of the application of the many types of fittings and repair accessories required to accomplish the job in an efficient manner
• Ability to work in confined spaces
• Ability to understand and abide by the District's policies and procedures

WORKPLACE CONDITIONS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outdoor weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is exposed to strong noxious odors. Employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, traffic, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Work is performed in potentially hazardous environments including electrical, infectious, and mechanical hazards. Employee may be required to enter and exit confined spaces.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. Typical requirements are:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; employee is occasionally required to have the ability to use the sense of smell
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; and may occasionally move up to 100 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Must have the physical strength and dexterity to operate various power tools
• Employee may be required to report during non-scheduled hours

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

The employee must have the abilities and skills to safely, efficiently, and productively operate the following items: Vehicle, sludge centrifuges, Brown Bear, dump truck, backhoe, loader, tractor, variety of hand and power tools, computer, testing equipment, pumps, motors, diagnostic equipment, and other equipment used in the treatment of wastewater.

WORK STATUS

This is a full-time position with a 40 hour per week schedule. Hours are normally 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM, working one of the following three shift schedules:

• Sunday-Wednesday
• Tuesday-Friday
• Wednesday-Saturday

May also be required to work during emergency situations. Scheduling may vary depending upon workload. May be required to work during emergency situations.