UTILITY TECHNICIAN

Calcasieu Parish Police Jury; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Calcasieu Parish Police Jury in Lake Charles, LA seeks a Maintenance Worker in the Utilities Series to perform routine maintenance, recordkeeping, laboratory and field analyses, read meters, and assist with water and sewer services while responding to emergencies 24/7.

Requires a high school diploma or GED and one year of related experience; valid driver’s license; ability to obtain certifications within two years of hire. Uniform provided; diverse shifts available and paid leave accrual.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of customer service principles and recordkeeping.
• Familiarity with maintenance and grounds principles and parish geography.
• Ability to perform manual labor and operate applicable tools and equipment.
• Experience reading maps and following written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Routine maintenance including greasing and cleaning of plant equipment.
• Daily record keeping.
• Perform laboratory and field analyses.
• Reading and interpreting meters and gauges.
• Routine ground maintenance.
• Perform sampling and routine process control tests.
• Respond to emergency calls 24/7.
• Locate problems and operate sewer cleaning equipment to clear stoppage.
• Assist in installing new water and sewer services.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Skills

Customer service principles

Recordkeeping principles

Maintenance and grounds

Parish geography

Manual labor

Tools and equipment

Routine maintenance and repair

Written and oral instructions

Communication

Reading maps

Education

High school diploma or GED; 1 year related experience

Job description

Summary

This is the first of four levels in the Utilities Series.

Examples of Duties

(The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. Other duties may be assigned.)

• Routine maintenance including greasing and cleaning of plant equipment;
• Daily record keeping;
• Perform laboratory and field analyses;
• Reading and interpreting meters and gauges
• Routine ground maintenance
• Perform sampling and routine process control tests
• Respond to emergency calls 24/7
• Locate problems and operate sewer cleaning equipment to clear stoppage
• Assist in installing new water and sewer services.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not require supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Education and Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (G.E.D) and one year of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

Licensing Requirements

Valid Driver's License as per State law or requirement

Also, the ability to obtain the following certifications within two years of hiring based on job assignment:

• Wastewater Treatment Certification Level 1
• Wastewater Collection Certification Level I
• Water Treatment Certification Level I
• Water Distribution Certification Level I
• Water Production Certification Level I

Qualifications

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge

• Customer service principles;
• Recordkeeping principles;
• Applicable tools and equipment;
• Maintenance and grounds principles;
• Parish geography;

Skills

• Perform manual labor;
• Use applicable tools and equipment;
• Perform routine maintenance and repair activities;
• Follow written and oral instructions;
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
• Read and comprehend maps.

Supplemental Information

Physical Requirements

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
• Very Heavy Work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, work space restrictions, intense noises and travel.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; moving traffic; high, precarious places; and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold, and extreme heat.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Uniform

An employee in this position will be supplied with a uniform, provided by the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury. The employee is responsible for abiding by the Police Jury's Uniform Agreement.

NOTE

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Work Schedules

• Part-time
• Full-time
• Temporary
• Rotating shifts
• 12-hour shifts
• 4/10s
• 9/80s
• 5/8s

Vacation

Vacation with pay begins accruing from date of employment.

Sick Leave

Sick leave begins accruing from the date of employment.

Other Paid Leave Benefits

Funeral Leave, Civil Leave (Jury Duty), and Military Leave

Holidays

• New Year's Eve
• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Mardi Gras Day
• Good Friday
• Memorial Day
• July 4th
• Labor Day
• Veterans' Day
• Thanksgiving Day & Friday after
• Christmas Eve
• Christmas Day
• One (1) Personal Day

Retirement

Employees are required to participate in the Parochial Employees' Retirement System of La. (Plan A) upon date of employment.

Deferred Compensation

A supplemental tax-free retirement account is offered through Nationwide Retirement Solutions. Contribution is the responsibility of the employee via payroll deduction.

Solutions Counseling and EAP

Free professional help with personal problems for Calcasieu Parish Police Jury employees and their families.

Employee Fitness Program

The Parish pays an employee fitness allowance toward a fitness facility membership. Allowance is dependent upon employee attending their selected fitness program at least 8 times per month.

Onsite Medical Clinic

Health Connection, the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury's onsite medical clinic, provides office visits for a $5.00 co-pay to employees and their Calcasieu Parish Police Jury insured dependents.

Life Insurance

Basic Life and AD & D - $10,000 Life and AD & D coverage for the employee is included with the health insurance at no cost to the employee.

• Supplemental Life and AD & D
  • Employee can purchase term additional Life/AD & D in increments of $10,000 up to a maximum of $500,000.Term Life/AD & D is also available for an employee's spouse and eligible dependents.

Vision

A supplemental vision program is available to employees through Always Care.

Major Medical

Major medical insurance is offered for employees with options to add family to the major medical plan.

Discounts

Dell Computers

Offers a special members' only store with discounts and monthly specials.

Verizon Wireless

Offers employee discounts for wireless service.

Sprint

Offers service discounts on Sprint and Nextel devices.

AT&T

Offers discount on service, free phones available, free shipping for online purchases, exclusive offers, sales, & packages.

My Phone MD

630 Prien Lake Road, Suite C Lake Charles [phone] [e-mail] Offers a discount to Calcasieu Parish Police Jury employees for mobile device repair services. Simply notify the staff that you are a Calcasieu Parish Police Jury employee and show your badge.

Fix My Phone

3467 Nelson Road Lake Charles [phone] www.fixmyphone.com Offers a discount to Calcasieu Parish Police Jury employees for mobile device repair services. Simply notify the staff that you are a Calcasieu Parish Police Jury employee and show your badge.

01

Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a valid Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you a current Calcasieu Parish Police Jury employee?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question