Job Summary
This position performs operations and maintenance work for a water production, treatment, and distribution system in Santa Fe. You will monitor gauges, meters, control panels, equipment, and flow; operate valves and treatment processes; and perform minor repairs and routine maintenance. The role also includes collecting samples, conducting routine laboratory tests, maintaining shift records, and responding to on-call call-ins when requested. A New Mexico Level 1 Water Certification is required. PAY: $25.00/hr LOCATION: Santa Fe, NM 87508 WORK TYPE: Onsite SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Job Responsibilities
- Operates, maintains, and performs minor repairs on water production, treatment, and distribution systems.
- Installs, operates, and repairs water distribution and collection systems, including mains, service lines, fire hydrants, water valves, PRVs, and water meters.
- Reads and monitors gauges, meters, and control panels.
- Starts and stops equipment and operates valves to route and control flow.
- Operates treatment facilities to control flow and process water within the production and distribution system.
- Learns and develops skills in plant equipment maintenance and servicing.
- Observes and reports abnormalities to a supervisor.
- Maintains shift logs and records meter and gauge readings.
- Collects samples and performs routine laboratory tests and analyses.
- Performs routine maintenance and custodial duties.
- Works safely and follows established safety procedures.
- Works on-call shifts when requested and responds to call-ins in a timely manner.
- Follows oral and written directions.
- Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with people contacted during work.
- Performs other duties as required.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED.
- New Mexico Level 1 Water Certification.
- At least one year of experience in water operations.
- Valid driver's license.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools used in the general operation of engines, pumps, and related equipment.
- Knowledge of general maintenance work and safe work practices.
- Basic biological and chemical knowledge.
Work Environment
- Work may take place indoors and outdoors, with exposure to outdoor elements; proper environmental attire is required.
- Some areas may include loud noise, active machinery, high-pressure fluid systems, electrical equipment, confined spaces, heights and depths, fumes, airborne particles, noxious gases, pathogens, and various chemicals; appropriate safety equipment is mandatory in these areas.
- Physical requirements include sitting, standing, stooping, twisting, bending at the waist, turning, kneeling, squatting, raising arms above shoulder height, grasping, reaching, repetitive hand movements, fine coordination, vision sufficient to read blueprints, and hearing in the normal range with or without correction.
- During an 8-hour shift, must be able to move across the facility, ascend and descend stairs, lift objects up to 50 pounds from floor level to waist height, climb and work from a ladder or scaffold, use arms and back to tighten and loosen nuts and bolts, carry a 50-pound toolbox up a flight of stairs, work in confined spaces, and wear and use appropriate safety equipment.
Work Authorization
- Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
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