Water Delivery System Technician

Description

Job Overview:

Under direction of the Water Delivery System Manager, the Water Delivery System Technician will perform maintenance and repair work on the Tahoe Keys Water Delivery System.

Compensation: $28-35/hr

First Service Residential will compensate the successful candidate in accordance with the posted range. The salary or wage paid to the successful candidate will be commensurate with experience, education, and specific job responsibilities. For positions designated at a client's property, the salary or wage will also be premised upon the client's directive. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Your Responsibilities:

* Perform tasks related to the basic operation and maintenance of assigned section.

* Utilize adequate and appropriate tools, equipment, and materials for each task assigned; implement necessary changes in work methods, practices, and priorities as directed.

* Respond to service requests, issues of regulatory compliance and complaints from the public; respond to emergency calls, including after hour calls from the public and other agencies, coordinating with other Water Delivery System staff as necessary; notify customers of interruption of services; explain priorities, programs, and policies to the public; provide appropriate follow-up.

* Participate in required training; perform work in a safe and efficient manner including proper and safe operation and maintenance of equipment.

* Collect and input data into spreadsheets and/or databases using desktop and mobile computers and equipment for compliance and infrastructure management programs.

* Document material inventory, field safety, construction activity, operational and infrastructure management data.

* Perform other related duties as assigned.

In addition to the above when assigned to the Customer Service Section:

* Conduct customer service operation and preventative maintenance projects and programs including but not limited to: water meter and box replacement, remote-read water meter retrofits, high and low water usage investigation and analysis, and water service leak investigation and repair.

* Conduct meter reading activities including coordination with TKPOA Controller to ensure timely completion of meter reading and accurate billing.

* Respond to customer water service and billing complaints and inquiries.

* Conduct meter replacement and testing program to reduce water loss and respond to customer complaints.

* Assist with conducting water conservation programs including ongoing projects, public outreach, water usage audits, and preparation of reports.

In addition to the above when assigned to the Water Supply Section:

* Conduct rehabilitation and maintenance of groundwater wells including, but not limited to: video logging, wire brushing, swabbing, induced resonance; removing and replacing motors, electrical panels, probes, transducers, SCADA radios and associated equipment, production meters, pump bowls, and other associated appurtenances.

* Conduct well flushing and water quality sampling; pump testing of newly installed pumps/motors; and motor/pump efficiency testing with Southern California Edison.

* Read, review, analyze, and troubleshoot groundwater well, lift station, and imported water connection, and distribution system flows and pressures via Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System (SCADA).

* Conduct the maintenance and replacement of water supply facility improvements including groundwater well site fencing/walls, lighting, piping, valves, well housing, and other appurtenances; reservoir and pump station maintenance and repairs; sewer/storm lift station maintenance and repairs; and monitoring and upkeep of emergency and imported water connections.

* Assist with the coordination and provide guidance to, inspectors, consultants, contractors, vendors and other agencies in support of Utilities Division water supply projects and programs.

* Maintain 276 LED Street lights including minimal electrical work, changing bulbs, and other maintenance.

* During the winter months the Water Company is responsible for containing and notifying appropriate agencies in response to spills (fuels, chemicals, etc.) in the lagoons and waterways.

* Water Delivery System Technicians are also required to do snow plowing of designated Association parking lots.

Skills &

Qualifications:

* Must have a clean driving record and knowledge of general maintenance equipment operation and safety procedures

* Considerable knowledge of maintenance methods and equipment operations involving roofs, parking lots, sidewalk and asphalt areas, ability to oversee and inspect contractor work

Education & Experience:

* High School Diploma or GED required. 3+ years similar job experience

* Applicant, if hired, is required to obtain a D2 and/or T2 Water Operator Certification within 6 months of employment. The remaining certification is to be obtained within 1 year of hire date.

Physical Requirements and Working Environment:

The physical…