Water Systems Technician I

About the role

This position initially under immediate and then general supervision, learns, and performs a variety of skilled and specialized duties associated with the installation, construction, maintenance, operation and repair of water treatment and distribution pumping, production, storage, and disinfection systems.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of skilled and specialized duties associated with the installation, construction, maintenance, operation and repair of water distribution facilities and equipment, including pumping, production, storage, and disinfection systems.
• Maintains and repairs booster pumps, analyzers, onsite generation facilities, mixers, dosing tanks, SCADA equipment, and other assigned equipment/facilities.
• Removes, dissembles, cleans, reinstalls, and repairs pump/motor assemblies, equipment, and components; adjusts and replaces packing; greases and changes oil on motors; replaces leaky fittings and equipment.
• Maintains and cleans facilities, such as wash water recovery basins, sludge handling facilities, storage tanks and related equipment, as well as Agency buildings and grounds.
• Operates a computer and assigned software.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, and/or stooping in the performance of daily activities.
• Grasping, repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in making repairs.
• Near and far vision in making mechanical and system repairs.
• Turning valves.
• Lifting, dragging, and pushing materials, supplies, and equipment weighing 75 pounds.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma equivalent GED.
• Some utility work or related manual labor experience is desirable, but not required.
• Possession of a valid California Driver's License, or evidence of equivalent mobility, to be maintained throughout employment.
• Possession of a valid Grade I Distribution Operator's certification issued by the California Water Resources Board, Division of Drinking Water, is required within 12 months of appointment.
• If Assigned To Production, possession of a valid Grade I Treatment Operator's certification issued by the California Water Resources Control Board, Division of Drinking Water, is required within twelve (12) months of appointment.

Skills

• Basic principles, methods, tools, and equipment related of the operation, maintenance, and repair of water mechanical systems.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices related to areas of assignment.
• Basic mathematics.
• Recordkeeping.
• Office practices, procedures, and equipment, including the use of personal computers and standard business software.
• Safe driving practices.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.

Benefits

Benefits apply to full-time regular positions only. Retirement – SCV Water is a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) and pays the employee contribution. Health Insurance – SCV Water pays for dental, vision and medical insurance for the employee and his/her family, subject to co-pay depending on plan choice. Life Insurance/Disability – SCV Water covers twice the annual salary up to $150,000 in life insurance as well as a long-term disability plan. Deferred Compensation – Plan provides 50% agency contribution up to 3% of annual salary.