Water Utility Maintenance Worker I/II

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, performs a variety of manual and semi-skilled tasks in the upkeep, maintenance, and repair of water and related facilities. Responsibilities include maintaining grounds and irrigation systems, buildings, painting, and maintaining facilities, as well as working with vendors and contractors. Performs other work as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Water Utility Maintenance Worker I (UM I) – This is a full-time, working-level class where incumbents perform a variety of maintenance duties involving standard trades such as carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing, and landscaping. They operate water equipment as assigned. Incumbents do not supervise other employees. Performs a variety of maintenance and repair tasks related to the district’s collection system, including water lines, manholes, pumping stations, and related infrastructure. Workers may work alone or as part of a team on routine or regular work assignments, checking with a supervisor on non-routine tasks or when uncertain about the correct procedure. Work is generally characterized by clear guidelines for decision-making and supervision available for non-routine circumstances.

Water Utility Maintenance Worker II (UM II) – This is a full-time, more experienced working-level class where incumbents perform a variety of more sophisticated maintenance duties involving standard trades such as carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing, and landscaping. They operate water equipment as assigned. Incumbents do not supervise other employees. They may work alone or as part of a team on routine or regular work assignments, checking with a supervisor on non-routine tasks or when uncertain about the correct procedure. Work is characterized by the presence of clear guidelines for decision-making and supervision for non-routine situations. UM II positions require additional experience and certifications compared to UM I.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Direct supervision of UM I/II employees is received from the Utility Crew Leader and Utility Field Supervisor. 

Technical and/or functional work direction may occasionally be provided to UM I/II employees by the Director of Operations, Assistant General Manager, and/or General Manager.

ESSENTIAL AND MARGINAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Participate in water system maintenance and repair work; locate, excavate, and repair water lines and related facilities when needed.

• Set up traffic control and safely route traffic.

• Operate a jackhammer; repair concrete, and replace asphalt.

• Inspect, test, and operate valves, fittings, and related water distribution equipment within and outside related facilities.

• Paint piping, pumps, motors, gates, building interiors and exteriors, and other equipment and facilities.

• Perform semi-skilled and skilled tasks involved in the construction, alteration, maintenance, and repair of buildings, facilities, and related equipment.

• Perform tasks in various building trade areas, including plumbing, rough and finish carpentry, concrete, asphalt, grounds keeping, and weed abatement duties at all district facilities.

• Operate trucks and construction equipment, such as a backhoe; perform minor servicing to trucks and report mechanical or other problems; keep trucks stocked with supplies and materials.

• Assist in training less experienced personnel.

• Maintain routine records.

• Attend work regularly at the designated worksite.

• Perform other essential functions as defined by duty statements, job analysis, and summaries, as assigned by supervision or required by law/regulation.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Equipment and procedures involved in the installation, maintenance, and repair of water system facilities; related laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Ability to:

• Meet the physical, mental, and environmental demands of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Perform a variety of construction, routine repair, and maintenance tasks.

• Work under routine and emergency conditions, sometimes in severe weather.

• Work efficiently and safely with others.

• Understand and follow instructions and directions.

• Perform a wide variety of physically strenuous tasks.

• Respond to public inquiries and complaints in a tactful and courteous manner.

• Safely operate heavy construction and repair equipment.

• Operate and properly repair valves, fittings, and hydrants.

• Read and understand atlas maps, blueprints, charts, and gauges.

• Assist in training personnel.

• Maintain records.

• Maintain and repair equipment and tools.

• Meet the physical requirements established by the district.

• Utilize safe work practices.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

• Utility Maintenance Worker I: One (1) year of experience performing facilities maintenance work that required the use of multiple building trade skills.

• Utility Maintenance Worker II: Four (4) years of experience performing facilities maintenance work that required the use of multiple building trade skills.

Education:

Equivalent to graduation from the twelfth grade. Additional coursework in water-related topics such as cross-connection, water treatment, and water distribution is highly desirable.

Certificates:

Utility Maintenance Worker I: Current California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Grade 1 Water Distribution Certification is preferred. Must obtain an SWRCB Grade 1 Water Distribution Certification within the first year of employment.

Utility Maintenance Worker II: Current California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Grade 2 Water Distribution and SWRCB Grade 1 Treatment certifications.

License:

Possession of a valid California Driver’s License (Class C) with a safe driving record is essential. 

A Department of Motor Vehicle Class B with Hazmat endorsement is highly desirable. Must obtain a Department of Motor Vehicle Class A within first year of employment.

Possession of or ability to obtain certification from District provided CPR/First Aid Training.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment:

Indoor and outdoor environment; travel from site to site; exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases, electrical currents, toxic agents/chemicals, and inclement weather conditions; work with or in water; work and/or walk on various types of surfaces including slippery or uneven surfaces and rough terrain.

Physical:

Incumbents require sufficient mobility to work in an office and field setting; stand, stoop, reach, bend, kneel, squat, and walk on uneven surfaces, loose soil and sloped surfaces; reach and twist; push, pull, lift, and or carry up to 50 pounds; operate assigned equipment and vehicles; requires a sense of touch, finger dexterity and gripping with hands and fingers; ability to verbally communicate to exchange information; may have to lift and relocate manhole covers or 10” fire service or backflow prevention assemblies weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance.

Mental Conditions:

Stress of emergencies, interactive stress situations with subordinates and public; ability to work without close supervision; interpret codes, regulations, policies and schematics; memorize and reclass objects and persons; analyze problems and generate alternatives; exercise good judgment; work with interruptions and changing priorities and concentrate of long periods of time.

Vision:

See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to reach computer screens and printed documents and to operate assigned equipment.

Hearing:

Hear in normal audio range with or without correction.

Special Requirements:

• Will be required to work overtime, weekends, holidays or other non-scheduled hours as required. 

• Must meet CAL-OSHA respiratory facemask requirements. 

• Must be willing to assume responsibility for 24-hour operations in assigned area of responsibility, to respond to emergency situations in off hours as required, and to carry a cell phone.

• Must be at least 21 years of age at time of hire. 

Job Status: Non-Exempt