Maintenance Worker I

Placer County Water Agency (CA); Auburn (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Placer County Water Agency is seeking an entry-level Maintenance Worker I to assist in installation, repair and maintenance of underground pipelines and canals and related treated water facilities. You will learn to locate, repair and replace water lines, measure and join pipes, and support hydrant and meter work.

The role emphasizes safety, basic tools handling, and collaboration with other workers while performing routine grounds maintenance and site preparations.

Qualifications

• Basic mechanical and hydraulic principles.
• Basic tools used in maintenance and construction activities.
• Basic plumbing principles.
• Knowledge of how pipelines and canals are maintained.
• Basic mathematics and safety practices.
• Customer service basics.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the repair and maintenance of treated water facilities.
• Measure, cut and join pipes.
• Locate and repair water lines and meters.
• Learn to operate and maintain landscaping and maintenance equipment.
• Observe safety practices and keep work site clean and orderly.

Skills

Basic mechanical principles

Hydraulic principles

Basic plumbing

Map reading

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Basic office software (word processing, spreadsheets, databases)

Job description

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

To assist Service Workers in the installation, repair and maintenance of underground pipelines and canals; and to perform the more routine tasks associated with the maintenance and repair of treated water facilities.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the entry level class in the Maintenance Worker series. Positions in this class typically have little or no directly related work experience. The Maintenance Worker I is distinguished from the II level by the performance of less than the full range of duties assigned to the II level.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives immediate supervision from an assigned supervisor and may receive technical and functional supervision from a Service Worker.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Learn skilled pipeline and canal work by assisting higher skilled employees.
• Assist in the repair and maintenance of treated water facilities.
• Measure, cut and join pipes.
• Learn to locate, repair and replace broken or leaky water lines and water meters.
• Tap water mains.
• Learn to install, inspect and perform minor repairs to hydrant valves, meters and related equipment.
• Learn to locate valves, meters and hydrants from maps, drawings and sketches.
• Remove trees and rocks from ditches.
• Assist in building, installing and repairing bridges, flumes, spill structures, water boxes, trash racks, carry overs and related canal appurtenances.
• Observe proper safety precautions and maintains tools, supplies and equipment, and the worksite in a safe condition.
• Assist Service Workers by setting up and placing traffic warning devices and assist in preparing the work site.
• Perform occasional landscaping and grounds maintenance activities, including mowing, trimming, pruning, edging, and general upkeep of agency facilities, rights-of-way, canals, reservoirs, and pump stations.
• Occasionally assist in managing vegetation and weed control by using various equipment and techniques, such as mechanical removal and safe application of herbicides and algaecides, in compliance with regulatory standards and Agency policies.
• Learn to operate and maintain landscaping equipment, conduct routine inspections, cleaning, and minor repairs to ensure proper functioning.
• Submit chemical use reports, application rates, treatment areas, and usage in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Clean up the work area after the job is completed.
• May drive service vehicles to and from the job.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other Agency employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Basic mechanical and hydraulic principles.
• Basic tools used in maintenance and construction activities.
• Basic principles of plumbing.
• Methods for the maintenance and repair of pipelines and canals.
• Basic mathematics.
• Fundamental safe work practices.
• Modern office equipment including use of word processing, database and spreadsheet applications.
• Principles and practices of customer service.

ABILITY TO:

• Learn skilled pipeline and canal installation, repair and maintenance practices.
• Learn to interpret maps and drawings.
• Learn to safety operate hand and power tools.
• Understand and carry out written and verbal instructions.
• Learn and apply safe work practices.
• Perform physical work requiring considerable manual dexterity.
• Safely operate a motor vehicle and other work related equipment.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work is carried out in an outside environment with exposure to various weather conditions.
• Frequently climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand and walk.
• Frequently push, pull, grasp and carry while walking.
• Work on various types of terrain and footing which may be slippery.
• Frequently lift up to 90 pounds.
• Perform standby as required.

Experience and Education

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

No experience required.

Education:

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

License or Certificate:

Possession and maintenance of a valid California driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.