Sewer and Drain Maintenance Technician

Sewer and Drain Maintenance Technician 1520587

• Hourly pay: $45-$55/hr
• Worksite: Leading university (Stanford, CA 94305 - Onsite)
• W2 Employment, Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement Savings Program, PSL
• 40 hours/week, 6 Month Assignment (With possibility of extension)

A leading university seeks a Sewer and Drain Maintenance Technician to clean, maintain, repair, and install sewer, storm drain, and associated plumbing systems across campus facilities.

Sewer and Drain Maintenance Technician Responsibilities:

• Clean, maintain, repair, and perform some installation of sewer lines and/or water mains, and perform plumbing work requiring the cleaning, clearing, maintenance, and repair of sewer and storm drains, grease traps, interceptors, and associated plumbing, including clearing sewer and storm stoppages with cable machines and gas and electric jetters.
• Perform maintenance and preventive maintenance on sewers, storm drains, grease traps, interceptors, and related plumbing and equipment, and install and repair storm and sewer piping using clay, ABS, plastic, SDR 35, cast iron, PVC, concrete, copper, and other materials.
• Install catch basins, sumps, sump pumps, and Christy boxes, install or perform minor repairs of piping on water systems, repair or replace faucets, toilets, and sinks, cut and solder copper piping, and secure leaks by shutting system valves.
• Carry out work assigned by the shop lead or supervisor while adhering to safety rules and promoting a culture of safety.

Sewer and Drain Maintenance Technician Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in the trade, or a combination of education and relevant experience.
• Valid California Non-commercial Class C Driver's License.
• Sewer and drain experience, including experience with 3 cable sizes/machines and hydro-jetters.
• Knowledge of the methods, materials, and tools used in the plumbing trade, with the ability to perform semi-skilled and skilled plumbing work.
• Ability to use trade equipment, including soldering equipment, wrenches, pipe cutters, saws, snap cutters, power tools, shovels, picks, and digging bars, and to operate hydro-jetters, sewer and storm cameras, locators, and other specialty equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret AutoCAD drawings and use tape measures and other estimating and measuring tools.
• Comfortable using technology, such as mobile devices and computers.
• Must be up to date on Tetanus, Hepatitis A, and Hepatitis B vaccinations.
• Ability to perform strenuous, repetitive work, dig when required, and lift at least 40 lbs, working mostly outdoors in all weather and extreme temperatures, in confined spaces, at heights greater than 10 feet, and around odors from grease traps and interceptors.
• Residential, commercial, and industrial experience is preferred.

Shift:

• Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
• Availability to work overtime and callbacks.

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