Water Conservation Field Technician

East-Bay-Municipal-Utility-District-; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits incl. medical, dental,

Transit subsidy

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) invites qualified individuals to apply for a temporary Water Conservation Technician position in the Water Conservation Division in Oakland. The role involves reviewing rebate applications, conducting residential water audits, providing conservation advice, and supporting outreach events.

Typical duties include assisting customers with rebates, answering questions, and maintaining program data; the position requires a valid CA driver license and the

Qualifications

• Completion of the twelfth grade or its equivalent.
• Two years of office or field experience with explanation/interpretation of procedures to the public; or two years of meter reading experience; or 24 college units in ornamental horticulture, landscape design or related field.
• California driver license and satisfactory driving record.
• Physically capable of climbing stairs and moving residential water meter covers; willing to work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Responds to customer questions about water conservation via telephone, email, and in person with high-quality customer service.
• Processes rebate applications for water conservation programs including lawn conversion, irrigation equipment, and flowmeter rebates.
• Conducts routine residential water audits and explains how to detect leaks and optimize irrigation schedules.
• Sets up and staffs information booths and educational exhibits at community events and maintains program data.

Job description

East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) invites qualified individuals to apply for a temporary Water Conservation Technician position in the Water Conservation Division in Oakland. The role involves reviewing rebate applications, conducting residential water audits, providing conservation advice, and supporting outreach events.

Typical duties include assisting customers with rebates, answering questions, and maintaining program data; the position requires a valid CA driver license and the