Temporary Maintenance & Utility Worker I

Valley Center Municipal Water District is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the temporary position of Maintenance and Utility Worker I.  Incumbents with basic maintenance experience learn and perform a variety of tasks involved in the construction, operation, maintenance and repair of the District’s facilities. Incumbent may be trained to perform more routine duties as necessary.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs unskilled and semi-skilled work in the construction, operation, repair, and maintenance of the District’s pipelines, related equipment, and facilities. Operates a variety of hand and power tools and equipment related to work assignments as instructed. Operates and maintains specialized vehicles and a variety of light to medium equipment related to the construction, maintenance, and repair of water utilities systems and facilities. Observes safe work methods and makes appropriate use of related safety equipment as required.

Performs the full range of routine janitorial duties as assigned, in addition to grounds keeping work. Cleans and maintains tools and equipment used in the field and shops; fuels and cleans vehicles. Paints piping, curbs, walks, gates, building interiors and exteriors, and other equipment and facilities; assists in maintaining, repairing, and making alterations to buildings, facilities, and equipment. Sets up traffic control at work sites in accordance with crew leaders instructions. Repairs and cleans reservoirs and water tanks; repairs gates and fences. (A more detailed job description can be found on the District’s website http://www.valleycenterwater.org/Jobs).

QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES

Knowledge of: Basic principles, practices, tools, and materials as they relate to the maintenance and repair of infrastructure, facilities, and systems similar to those in a municipal environment; proper use of hand and portable power tools, along with a basic ability in working with tools; machine shop procedures and practices; basic safety practices, including safe work methods and safety regulations pertaining to the work; office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases; English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation; basic mathematics and measurements; and common janitorial and grounds keeping methods and tools.

Ability to: Perform basic construction, modification, maintenance, and repair work; safely and effectively use and operate hand tools, mechanical equipment, power tools, and light to heavy equipment required for work; perform routine equipment maintenance; operate a vehicle observing legal and defensive driving practices; read and interpret plans, specifications, and manuals; coordinate work assignments with other sections, division, or departments; perform janitorial duties; establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education, Experience, LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Education: Equivalent to a High School Diploma.

Experience: A minimum of one year of experience in construction, maintenance, and/or repair work, preferably in water utilities or related facilities and systems.

License and Certifications: California Class C Driver’s License

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMEMT:

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, an incumbent must possess: strength, stamina, and mobility to perform light to heavy physical work, to work in confined spaces and around machines, to climb and descend ladders, to operate varied hand and power tools and construction equipment, and to operate a motor vehicle; reach horizontally and vertically with arms; occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; ability to lift, carry, push and pull materials and objects over 50 pounds and frequently, over 100 pounds, with assistance; finger dexterity is needed to operate hand tools and use office equipment such as keyboards and calculators; possible exposure to harsh substances; close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Work Environment: Incumbents may be exposed to variable weather conditions including cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather, wet and/or humid conditions; may work on slippery or uneven surfaces; possible exposure to fumes or airborne particles, sewage, or chemicals; the noise level can be frequently loud.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

A District Application is required for consideration for this position and is available online at www.valleycenterwater.org or at our District office located at 29300 Valley Center Road, Valley Center. Office hours are 7:00am to 4:30pm Monday – Thursday and 7:00am to 3:30pm on Friday. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed District application. Please direct any questions to Stephanie Lackerdas at (760) 735-4525.  Applications can be emailed directly to jobs@vcmwd.org.