Utility Techs

Utility Technicians (Temporary) - Water Recycling Treatment Operations

Join the Treatment Department as a Utility Technician supporting critical wastewater treatment operations at the Steven M. Clouse Water Recycling Center. In this hands-on role, you'll help keep essential treatment assets clean, functional, and safe-performing high-impact maintenance and cleaning work that supports day-to-day plant performance, especially during peak summer conditions when algae growth and heat drive increased cleaning needs. This is a temporary, 6-month assignment with a Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-3:30 PM schedule and an hourly rate of $19.00/hr, starting as soon as possible.

Job Description

The Utility Technician is responsible for assisting in the operation, maintenance, and cleanliness of wastewater treatment and recycling facilities. This position supports plant operations by performing a variety of labor, maintenance, and equipment-related tasks to help ensure the safe and efficient treatment of wastewater and production of recycled water. The Utility Worker monitors equipment, assists with routine inspections, performs housekeeping duties, handles materials and supplies, and supports maintenance personnel with repairs and preventive maintenance activities. The role requires adherence to safety regulations, environmental standards, and operating procedures while working both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment and recycling equipment.
• Perform routine inspections of pumps, valves, tanks, pipelines, and other plant systems.
• Clean and maintain plant facilities, equipment, and work areas.
• Support maintenance staff with repairs, installations, and preventive maintenance tasks.
• Collect samples and assist with basic monitoring and testing procedures.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, and light equipment safely and effectively.
• Load, unload, and transport materials, chemicals, and supplies as needed.
• Maintain accurate records of completed work and report operational issues to supervisors.
• Follow all safety policies, environmental regulations, and standard operating procedures.
• Respond to emergencies and assist with plant operations during off-hours when required.

Required Skills

• Ability to perform physically demanding outdoor/industrial work (scrubbing, pressure washing, debris removal, weed pulling, sludge/debris cleanout)
• Comfort working in wastewater treatment environments around tanks, basins, channels, and similar structures
• Ability to follow safety procedures and work instructions precisely
• Confined Space awareness/ability to work in confined spaces
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) awareness/ability to work under LOTO requirements
• Dependable attendance and ability to work the full scheduled shift (Mon-Fri, 7:00 AM-3:30 PM)
• Teamwork mindset and willingness to take on additional duties as assigned to support Treatment Maintenance operations

Nice to Have Skills

• Experience cleaning weirs, clarifiers, aeration basins, settling tanks/finals, and MLSS channels
• Experience setting stop logs and using trash pumps to drain channels
• Experience responding to and cleaning sludge spills as a first responder
• Prior experience with pressure washing in industrial settings

Preferred Education and Experience

• Prior experience in utility, treatment plant, industrial maintenance, or similar field-based work is preferred
• Specific education requirements were not provided

Other Requirements

• Work location: Steven M. Clouse Water Recycling Center, 3495 Valley Road, 78221
• Temporary duration: 6 months
• Role includes frequent cleaning work-during summertime, Utility Techs may spend approximately 80% of their time on weir cleaning and tank cleaning due to heat and algae bloom
• Must be able to work under Confined Space and LOTO conditions as required by the tasks

If you're ready to do meaningful, hands-on work that keeps treatment operations running safely and smoothly, submit your resume today to be considered.

The Midtown Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are a small, woman-owned business certified by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). Operating from our headquarters in Washington, DC, we provide trusted staffing services nationwide. Our clients include thousands of the most prestigious Fortune 500 companies, law firms, financial organizations, tech innovators, non-profits, and lobbying firms, as well as federal, state and local government agencies.