Networks Senior Maintenance Technician ; Class Code 3303

this is a mid-level position in the networks multi-skilled workforce. This individual works collaboratively in a multi-skilled, team-based work environment.

senior maintenance technician i work activities includes any combination of the following tasks appropriate for water distribution, wastewater collections and mirror meter repairs.

demonstrates knowledge of consent decree mandates including preventive maintenance and related reactive maintenance requirements.

• a high school diploma or ged.
• a valid louisiana class a commercial driver's license.
• permanent status with the sewerage and water board.
• permanent or probationary status with the sewerage & water board as a networks maintenance technician ii and either one (1) year of experience as a networks maintenance technician ii or three (3) years of maintenance and/or construction experience in utility water distributions, utility wastewater collections systems or related experience.
• a letter from the appointing authority documenting certification in all required skills in the sewerage & water board structured ojt program for networks senior maintenance technician i.
• completion of the following training courses offered by the department of civil service employee growth and development division:
  • basic math for utilities supervisors (comp 401)
  • human relations (pbsv 210)
  • techniques of good customer service (pbsv 220)
  • effective people skills (pdvp 930)
  • introduction to supervision (supv 610)
  • conflict management (supv 690)

note: domicile requirements are currently waived for the purpose of application. Residency requirements are waived for all sewerage and water board of new orleans positions vacant and advertised for at least 90 days. Employees hired under this waiver remain exempt from the city's residency requirement for the duration of their employment at the sewerage and water board.

a rating of training and experience, weighted 100%. All related previous experience will be considered for qualification purposes; however, credit on the rating of training and experience will only be given for experience gained within the last ten (10) years.

this is an original entrance and departmental promotional examination.

the city of new orleans is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, creed, culture, or ancestry. Requests for alternate format or accommodations should be directed to shana parker at  or tty/voice at  or .

background check: the hiring department will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant’s criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history.

Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate.

applications: applications will not be accepted if received after the closing date or after the stated maximum number of applications has been received, as specified on this announcement. All minimum qualification requirements for examinations must be met by the final filing date unless otherwise specified on this announcement.

delay in the mail: the department of city civil service cannot be responsible for failure of the applicant to receive an admission slip to an examination or for failure of the department to receive material mailed by the applicant. Applicants should notify the department of city civil service in writing of any address changes. The minimum age limit is 18 years for any class of work requiring hard physical labor, operation of or proximity to hazardous machinery, exposure…