Utility Worker II

SMUD; California (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

SMUD is seeking a motivated Utility Worker II to support hydroelectric operations in California. This role involves semi-skilled technical duties and maintenance of hydroelectric equipment, ensuring the smooth operation of SMUD’s facilities.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma and four years of relevant experience. Essential skills include HVACR, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and general maintenance. The position is hands-on, and team collaboration is key to success.

Qualifications

• Four years of relevant work experience in facility operations and work management systems.
• Must possess a valid California Drivers License and satisfactory driving record.

Responsibilities

• Perform semi-skilled and technical duties focused on hydroelectric equipment maintenance.
• Setup audio/video equipment for events and inspections of fire life safety equipment.
• Operate SMUD vehicles to move equipment and materials.

Skills

Hydroelectric or power generation experience

HVACR skills

Electrical maintenance

Plumbing knowledge

Mechanical aptitude

Painting and civil maintenance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Powered hand tools

SMUD vehicles

Job description

This position is being posted at both Level 1 and Level 2; however, only one hire will be made from these two postings. Candidates interested in both levels must apply separately to each posting.

This posting will be used to create an eligibility list of qualified candidates to fill current and future limited term and full time Utility Worker II vacancies. To be considered, please ensure your resume clearly demonstrates that you meet the knowledge, skills, and experience outlined in the minimum qualifications of this posting.

Join us, a community-owned, not-for-profit utility serving over 1.5 million customers in the Sacramento region with affordable and reliable electricity. For more than 75 years, we’ve kept energy costs low and service dependable thanks to our 2,200 skilled employees. Hydroelectric power is a vital part of our clean energy mix, and this role supports those important hydro assets, helping us deliver sustainable energy to our community.

We’re looking for a motivated and experienced Utility Worker II to join our Power Generation team at the Hydro Generation Operation Facility in Fresh Pond, about 60 miles east of Sacramento and 15 miles east of Placerville. You’ll perform semi-skilled and technical duties mainly focused on hydroelectric equipment and remote facility maintenance. This job covers a range of trades including HVACR, building automation, fire safety systems, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, locksmithing, painting, and civil maintenance.

As a Utility Worker II, you’ll work independently and as part of a team to ensure SMUD’s hydroelectric assets and infrastructure run smoothly and efficiently. Your work will help us keep our reputation for safe, reliable, and environmentally responsible energy production. Safety, teamwork, and hands‑on expertise are key to what we do and essential to delivering clean, affordable energy to our community.

Purpose

A Utility Worker II provides services performing a variety of semi-skilled and technical duties. They may assist skilled technical labor in the performance of their assignments in duties that are of a semi-skilled or technical in nature.

Nature and Scope

Employees in this classification are assigned to perform semi-skilled and technical assignments independently and within a team environment. Work assignments typically require providing services and interaction with SMUD customers and employees throughout SMUD’s service area and facilities. General scope of work is Operations Support, Grounds, Workstations/Space configuration, EE moves, Material Handling/Delivery, Waste & Recycle collection/disposal, Custodial and General Labor.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs event, conference and meeting room configurations/setups. Setups include arranging tables, chairs, signs, displays, stages and modular wall systems to accommodate the various room configurations and meetings.
• Performs special event setups to include stages, banners, signs, fencing, BBQ’s, tents, tables, chairs, and other miscellaneous items as needed.
• Performs setup of audio/video and sound amplification equipment for indoor/outdoor events and conference room spaces, as needed. (May require partnership with Audio/Video department)
• Performs inspections of fire life safety equipment such as; fire extinguishers and emergency eyewash stations.
• Performs the installation and modification of workstations, including height adjustment of desktops and reconfigurations.
• Performs the installation and modification of Ergotrons and sit-to-stand ergo workstations.
• Performs pre-work and post-work associated with computer hardware, such as; unplugging computers, monitors and related equipment, and setting aside for workstation configuration and/or packing and moving computer hardware to a new location and physically reconnecting them.
• Test computer hardware equipment after pre-work and post-work (See section for proper operation. This function will include test of phone system when connected to computer.
• Pickup and relocate employee’s materials and supplies for moves including; chairs, boxes, books, tools and equipment.
• Operates SMUD vehicles, including small, medium and large size trucks that may require special licenses. Utilize trailers to move equipment, materials and equipment safely throughout SMUD.
• Operate and maintain powered hand tools and equipment used in the performance of their duties.
• Supports and assist on a team or independently the crafts and other trades with labor for non-technical, semi-skilled work assignments as needed.
• Logs and documents records as required for compliance.

Required Education

• High School diploma or equivalent

Required Experience Qualifications

• Four (4) years or more of relevant work experience of facility operations and work management systems to maintain, install, repair or construct external and internal building components, systems and operations.

Required Licenses/Certificates

• Must possess and maintain a valid California Drivers License and a satisfactory driving record not more than two moving violations in the last two years.

Knowledge Of

Understanding of maintenance procedures; knowledge of SMUD policies and procedures related to administration, functions, services, departments, divisions, personnel, contracting, and procurement, assigning and reviewing work assignments; principles and practices for motivating, and coaching.

Skills To

Work in a service oriented environment on as a team member. Read and interpret written instructions, such as work orders, tailboards and diagrams. Employ soft skills such as creative problem solving and effective oral/written communication. Able to learn and perform semi-skilled to technical assignments independently; work with contractors and vendors.

Desirable Qualifications

• Hands‑on experience in hydroelectric or power generation facilities, supporting equipment and operations.
• Comfort working at remote sites with minimal supervision, managing time and priorities.
• Skilled in multiple trades like HVACR, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fire systems, painting, and general maintenance.
• Strong focus on safety with experience following industry‑standard procedures like lockout/tagout and hazard awareness.
• Skilled at operating trucks, trailers, powered tools, and equipment to move materials and supplies safely.
• Able to work well independently and as part of a team, keeping operations running smoothly.

Physical Requirements

Applicants must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.

On‑site

This role will be an on‑site role that will require being in person at one of SMUD's campuses daily to complete work tasks.