Maintenance Worker I/II

Monterey One Water; Del Monte (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Monterey One Water seeks an entry-level Maintenance Worker to support the upkeep of Agency buildings, grounds, and pumping station facilities. The role emphasizes learning basic mechanical and electrical tasks under close supervision and performing a range of custodial and repair duties to maintain safe, efficient operations.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with good communication and teamwork skills, ready to perform repetitive tasks and learn new ones while adhering to established

Qualifications

• Self-starter, good communicator and team player were highlighted as ideal traits.
• Possess basic mechanical and/or electrical knowledge and the ability to learn new tasks.
• Completion of the twelfth grade or equivalent is expected.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintenance and repair of buildings, grounds, plant facilities, and lift stations; perform semi-skilled and heavy physical labor.
• Inspect facilities for safety hazards and maintenance needs.
• Clean and remove debris; wash vehicles; pressure wash equipment and facilities.
• Repair plumbing leaks and clogged drains; perform other timely job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Self-starter

Good communicator

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

FLSA: Non-Exempt

The ideal candidate should be a self-starter, good communicator, and a team player. This individual's drive and motivation to excel in their craft will be showcased in their performance, positive attitude, and ability to complete assignments in a timely manner.

DEFINITION

Under close supervision to perform unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance, repair and custodial work on Agency buildings, facilities and pumping station equipment; to learn the more difficult and specialized maintenance, repair assignments; to learn basic equipment operation skills; and to perform other job-related work as required.

Maintenance Worker I

This is the entry and trainee level classification for positions assigned to basic labor, repair, maintenance tasks and custodial duties of the Agency buildings, facilities, and grounds required to ensure that all are maintained in a safe and effective working condition and provide the highest level of safety for Agency and public use. Employees should have basic mechanical and/or electrical knowledge, skills and aptitudes but no previous experience with the types of equipment, facilities, or buildings associated with wastewater facilities. Employees in this class normally work under the close and continuous supervision of more experienced staff performing a group of relatively repetitive or closely related duties according to established procedures. While a variety of tasks may be assigned, each step usually fits a pattern which has been established and explained before work is commenced. Generally, work is observed and reviewed both during its performance and upon completion, and changes in procedure or exceptions to rules are explained in detail as they arise. Advancement to the “II” level is based on demonstrated proficiency in performing the assigned functions and is at the discretion supervisory or management staff.

Maintenance Worker II

This is the full journey level class in the Maintenance Worker series providing the full range of repair, maintenance, and custodial duties on Agency buildings, facilities and pumping station equipment. Incumbents are expected to perform the full range of repair and maintenance work on wastewater treatment facilities and pumping station equipment and facilities. Positions at this level are distinguished from the Maintenance Worker I level by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned, working on a more independent basis, applying developed skills, and exercising judgment and initiative. Assignments are performed with the expectation that incumbents have the ability to choose among alternatives in solving job problems and work productively in the occasional absence of a supervisor. Positions at this level receive instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. Work is normally reviewed only on completion and for overall results. Positions in this class series are flexibly staffed and positions at the Maintenance Worker II level are normally filled by advancement from the Maintenance Worker I level.

• Assists with the maintenance and repair of buildings, ground, plant facilities, and lift stations; performs a variety of semi-skilled and heavy physical labor.
• Inspects buildings, offices, and yards for safety hazards, and maintenance needs.
• Cleans and removes debris and trash from parking lots, buildings and yards; washes vehicles and cleans interiors; pressure cleans heavy equipment, trucks and tools.
• Washes down equipment and facilities; uses a variety of hand tools and equipment; loads and unloads equipment and material; cuts brush, controls traffic during maintenance, repair and construction assignments. may be required to work unusual hours, shifts, and respond to emergency situations. Cleans spills and breakage, washes, vacuums, sweeps, mops and dusts; sets up and takes down meeting equipment; picks up, delivers and moves boxes, furniture, supplies, parts and materials.
• Repairs plumbing leaks and clogged drains
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledgeof

• Safeworkpractices,proceduresandequipmentpertainingtowork.
• Methods,materialsandtoolsusedinbuildingmaintenanceandconstruction,landscapemaintenance,andirrigationsystems.
• Techniquesusedforservicingvehicles,powertoolsandequipmentinroutinebuildingandrepair.
• Cleaningsupplies,equipmentandcustodialmethods.
• Propermaterialsandproceduresusedforcleaningpurposes.
• Basictoolsusedinroutinebuildingandequipment maintenanceandrepair.
• ApplicableFederal,State,andlocallaws,rules,regulations,andpolicies.
• Recordkeepingprinciples andprocedures.
• Englishusage,grammar,spelling,vocabulary,andpunctuation.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service to public and Agency staff, in person and over the telephone.

Ability to:

• Learn to perform preventive maintenance and repair work on a wide variety of mechanical equipment used in a wastewater collection system, pumping stations, and treatment plant, including pumps, piping and valves, emergency power generating equipment, odor control systems, and other machinery; performs basic metal fabrication, plumbing, painting, carpentry, and general housekeeping duties.
• Learntousethemorecomplexhandtoolsandequipment;learnbasicmotorizedequipmentoperationskills.
• Learntoperformmechanicalmaintenanceandrepairworkonmachinery,facilities,andequipment.
• Learntodiagnosemechanicalproblemsanddevelopcorrectiverepairprocedures.
• Learnbasicwelding,metalfabricationandmachinetoolwork.
• Usethetoolsandtestingequipment requiredformechanical maintenanceandrepairwork.
• Maintain equipment records and parts inventories.
• Operatemodernofficeequipmentincludingcomputerequipmentandsoftwareprograms.
• Readandwriteatthelevelrequiredforsuccessfuljobperformance.
• Effectivelycommunicateinperson,overthetelephone,two-wayradio,andinwriting.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
• Work collaboratively in a team environment including ability to accept constructive criticism from co- workers.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
• Pass Agency physical examination, which may include pre-employment assessment of safe work capacity in comparison to the essential job functions for the position.

Education and Experience

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

Maintenance Worker I

Two (2) years of building and grounds maintenance experience. One-year heavy physical labor work experience involving the repair and maintenance of public works facilities is highly desirable.

Maintenance Worker II

Four(4)yearsofyearsofbuildingandgroundsmaintenanceexperienceortwo (2) years of experience equivalent to Maintenance Worker II with the Agency. One-year heavy physical labor work experience involving the repair and maintenance of public works facilities is highly desirable.

Licenses and Certifications

MaintenanceWorkerI/II

• Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Driver’s License and be insurable with the Agency’s insurance at the standard rate and continue to meet established driving standards as a condition of employment for this position.
• Persons employed in this classification are required to participate in Agency provided training to acquire basic First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificates during the initial 12 months of employment and continued maintenance of valid certificates as a condition of employment for this position.
• Ability to obtain a valid California 40-hour Hazwoper Certificate during the initial 12 months of employment and continued maintenance of a valid certificate as a condition of employment for this position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Standing&Walking-Standingforextendedperiodsoftimeand/orwalkingdistances(1ormoremiles):15minutesupto5hoursperday.
• Lifting-Abilitytosafelyliftupto40pounds overheadand70poundstowaistlevel;boththeserequirementsincludebendingatkneestofacilitateproperliftingtechniques:1minuteupto15minutesperday.
• Climbing-Abilitytoascend10ft.ormoreupladder(s),manholerungsandstairs:1minuteupto30minutesperday.
• Pulling-Theabilitytosafelypull,handoverhand,upto60pounds attachedtoarope(retrievalofequipmentfrommanholes&vaults):1minuteupto5minutesperday.
• ManualDexterity-Theabilitytoperformmultipleworkactivitiesrequiringasignificantlevelofphysicalandmentalcoordination,suchasaccuratefieldmeasuring;repairandcalibrationofinstruments;computerkeyboard;writing:1hourupto8hoursperday.
• Visual - Acuity for driving long periods; reading literature for long periods; industry warning signs and instruments; reading maps and diagrams, computer screen: 30 minutes up to 8 hours per day.
• M1W regulations in accordance with OSHA regulations require the wearer of any self-contained breathing apparatus to be clean-shaven in order to assure a proper facial seal. Must be able to work for long periods in areas where Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) is required.
• Job requires a good deal of the following activities: reaching, stooping, bending, and squatting: 15 minutes up to 2 hours per day
• Reflexes - Ability to quickly and automatically respond to emergency and safety situations: 1 minute up to 2 hours per day
• Ability to function in confined spaces and/or hazardous environment: 10 minutes up to 2 hours per day.
• Ability to don and carry on back a self-contained breathing apparatus weighing up to 45 pounds for extended periods: 0 up to 2 hours per day.

ENVIRONMENTALELEMENTS

Wastewater treatment plant and field environment; exposure to noise, vibration, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases, potentially hazardous chemicals, high voltage; work on slippery or uneven surfaces; work around and with machinery and operate heavy equipment.