CAPITAL MAINTENANCE TECH I, II, OR III

CITY OF NAMPA; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

PERSI

401k/457

Job summary

City of Nampa seeks a Water Capital Maintenance Tech I, II, or III to install and maintain irrigation and domestic water systems in a safety‑conscious environment. Work under the Water Capital‑Maintenance Lead with on‑call duties and a rotating schedule.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 1+ year maintenance experience, and an Idaho driver’s license with tanker/air brake endorsements. Licenses and CEU training are provided as part of career growth.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Graduate or GED; Required.
• Experience: 1+ years in maintenance, trade, or construction.
• Certifications & Licenses: Idaho CDL A with Tanker/Combo and air brake endorsements; Flagging within 1 year; Water Distribution I License within 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Installs and maintains domestic and irrigation service lines, valves, hydrants, meters and distribution lines.
• Performs emergency shut downs or repairs to water systems and responds to emergencies.
• Operates equipment (backhoe, excavator, skid steer, etc.) following safety standards.
• Maintains tools, equipment, and vehicles.
• Communicates with supervisor and the public to ensure safe operations.

Skills

Detail oriented

Problem solving

Time management

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Water Distribution I License

Idaho Class A Driver’s License with Tanker/Combo & air brake endorsements

Flagging Certification

Tools

Safety equipment operation

Job description

Job Title: WATER CAPITAL MAINTENANCE TECH I, II, OR III*

Hiring Range:

• Water Capital Maintenance Tech I - $22.58-$26.53/hour
• Water Capital Maintenance Tech II - $24.50-$29.40/hour
• Water Capital Maintenance Tech III - $26.58 - $32.56/hour

*Starting pay and level are dependent upon licensure and experience.*

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Department: WATER

Job Status: Full Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Water Capital Maintenance Lead

Travel Required: None

Benefits Eligible: Yes

PERSI Eligible: Yes

Positions Supervised: None

Work Schedule: 10 hour shifts typically Monday through Thursday OR Tuesday through Friday 7:00am to 5:30pm.

WE TAKE CARE OF OUR PEOPLE!

The City of Nampa offers competitive benefits and growth opportunities, including the following for full-time positions in City Government Departments:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• PERSI Retirement Plan
• 401k & 457 Retirement Plans
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (at least 4 weeks per year)
• Life Insurance with AD&D
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer-Funded HRA VEBA Health Savings
• Wellness Program & Rewards
• Opportunity for student Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Harward Recreation Center Discount
• Other Great Benefits!

* Water Capital Maintenance Tech I*

POSITION SUMMARY:

The principal function of an employee in this class is to perform routine and skilled work in the installation and maintenance of domestic and pressurized irrigation water systems and services. The work is performed under the supervision and direction of the Water Capital-Maintenance Tech Lead, but considerable leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain effective working relationships with the assigned supervisor, other City employees, and the public. The principal duties of this class are performed in a potable and non-potable system environment and at a variety of City services locations with exposure to hazardous chemicals, airborne pathogens, electrical hazards, construction equipment, below grade hazards, and adverse weather and traffic conditions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Installs and maintains new and existing domestic and irrigation service lines including valves, fire hydrants, meters, and distribution lines in a safe and efficient manner, in compliance with State and Federal rules/regulations and to ISPWC standards and the City of Nampa supplementals to the ISPWC standards.
• Performs emergency shut down or repair work on all domestic and irrigation water systems. Responds in a timely manner to emergency or flood calls to minimize water damage to public and private property while maintaining compliance with AWWA, State, and EPA standards to prevent contamination. Performs on-call duties on a rotating basis.
• Maintains tools, equipment, and vehicles.
• Performs basic landscaping and sprinkler repair operations to return job site to original condition.
• Operates a variety of complex heavy, light, and motorized equipment, including backhoe, excavator, skid steer, vacuum excavator, hydraulic valve exerciser, tapping machines and other related equipment in accordance with licensing and safety standards.
• Carefully prepare work zones to minimize potential danger areas and alert public; ensures public and operational safety, including interacting with the public and with other agencies regarding service outages, and road closures.
• Assumes responsibility for other duties as required or assigned, Maintains CEU’s and attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas.
• Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems.
• Responds to citizens' questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner.
• Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities.
• Punctual and timely in meeting requirements of performance, including attendance standards and work deadlines.
• Communicates information and states concerns in a clear and professional manner.
• Respects the opinion of others and demonstrates a reasonable relationship with employees, supervisors, and others.
• Accepts and performs in a timely and effective manner changes in work assignments and/or how work is performed.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

• Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Analytical Skills – Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
• Commitment to Safety – Understands, encourages, and carries out the principles of integrated safety management; complies with or oversees the compliance with safety policies and procedures; completes all required training; takes personal responsibility for safety.
• Detail Oriented – Ability to pay meticulous attention to all aspects of a situation or task no matter how small or seemingly unimportant.
• Innovative – Ability to look beyond the standard solutions.
• Judgment – The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
• Problem Solving – Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Reliability – The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Time Management – Ability to effectively utilize available time for the completion of necessary job tasks.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED); Required
• Experience: 1 plus years of experience in maintenance, trade, or construction or any combination of experience and training which provides the equivalent scope of knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work in a water distribution system.
• Computer Skills: Ability to operate computers using standard or customized software applications appropriate to assigned tasks and the ability and willingness to quickly learn and out to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapid changing information and/or technology.
• Certifications & Licenses: Valid State of Idaho Class A Driver’s License with Tanker/Combo, and air brake endorsements. Flagging Certification within 1 year of accepting position. Water Distribution I License must be obtained within 2 years of hire.

REQUIRED BASIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES OF: