Facilities Maintenance Worker II (Lake Piru Recreation Area)
United Water Conservation District
·2 days ago
- Salary
- $59k – $72k/yr
- Location
- 4780 Piru Canyon Road - Piru, CA, CA, US
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Operations
- Education
- High School
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
Working individually or as a member of a crew, this intermediate position performs semiskilled and skilled tasks in the System Maintenance division. Demonstrate knowledge in water system operations and maintenance; the abilities to work unsupervised and effectively communicate; and display initiative, versatility and innovation in performing work assignments. Typical duties include the installation, maintenance and repair of pipelines and appurtenances, light construction in a variety of trades, heavy equipment operation, facility maintenance and pipeline location services.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Everyone in the classification does not necessarily perform all the duties listed.
- Maintains and installs landscaping and irrigation systems throughout the District.
- Performs skilled and highly skilled work in the repair and maintenance of pipelines and appurtenances including main line isolation valves, vacuum and air release valves, blow-off valves, pump wells and access manholes throughout the system.
- Repairs manholes, vault lids and valve stacks throughout the system.
- Performs construction activities such as the installation and repair of concrete pads, masonry walls, erosion control projects and roadways.
- Skillfully operates vehicles, hand or power tools, pumps, portable generators, blowers, drilling, and cutting machines to perform installation, modification, maintenance and repair of water distribution systems and integral component.
- Cleans and paints vaults, pipes, cabinets, pumps, motors, and buildings throughout the system.
- Works effectively with skilled and unskilled people to jointly perform tasks requiring expertise in other disciplines.
- Performs weed abatement at all facilities throughout the District.
- Performs traffic control and assists other departments as necessary.
- Be responsible for their own safety and the safety of coworkers by recognizing hazards and potentially hazardous situations and having an awareness of safe practices on the job site.
- Performs other work, as assigned.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Knowledge of:
Must be skilled in the operation of forklifts, drilling and cutting machines, compressors, jackhammers, a wide range of hand and power tools, and other equipment to perform installation, modification, maintenance and repair of water distribution systems and their integral components. Must also be able to use radio and telephones to communicate.
- Methods, materials, and tools used in cleaning and maintaining building interiors and exteriors, including painting;
- Methods, materials, and tools used in grounds keeping;
- Safety practices related to general work, vehicle operation, and chemical use;
- Must have knowledge of safety requirements for working around heavy and power equipment, construction sites, high voltages, and in confined spaces.
- Knowledge of the District distribution system, the location of all system components highly desirable.
- Standard written English sufficient to: read and understand written safety instructions.
Ability to:
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and blueprints.
- The Maintenance Worker II should be able to fill out work orders and daily forms, plus be able to communicate effectively with employees and customers.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Should have the ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
- The position requires the individual to apply common sense understanding in carrying out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form and be able to solve day-to-day problems, which may occur in stressful environments.
Education
A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) or a minimum of three to five years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Experience
At least three to five years of experience in general maintenance and landscaping. One year of experience with a water district and demonstrate thorough knowledge of a district’s water distribution system and the operational and maintenance requirements of the system is desired.
License
- Possession of a Grade 1 or higher Water Distribution Certificate is highly desirable.
- Possession of a Grade 1 or higher Water Treatment Certificate is highly desirable.
- Possession of a valid California Class C Driver’s License is required upon hire.
- Possession of a California Class A Driver’s License is highly desirable.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Mobility: Job tasks are varied and require standing, walking, sitting, climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling and crouching.
- Lifting: occasional lifting up to 10 pounds; occasional lifting up to 75 pounds.
- Vision: constant use of overall vision, including near vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.
- Dexterity: occasional grasping, fine manipulation, reaching, pushing and pulling; occasional use of touch to distinguish or identify objects.
- Hearing/Talking: frequent hearing and talking, in person and on the phone.
- Emotional/Psychological: frequent contact with coworkers and others; depending on assignment, may also frequently work alone.
- Environmental: exposure to moderate noise levels but hearing protection must be worn in certain areas. Frequent exposure to chemicals; occasionally uses smell to distinguish or identify objects.
The employee must be able to wear and use a self-contained breathing apparatus and a Class A Hazardous Materials suit.
