Water Distribution Maintenance Technician I

The Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority; Charlotte Amalie (United States Virgin Islands); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority is seeking a General Maintenance Worker 1st Class to perform major maintenance and repair on the island's water distribution facilities under general supervision.

The role involves inspecting mains, meters and valves for leaks, installing and replacing meters and pipe sections, and repairing pumps and related equipment. A high school diploma with related trades and several years of mechanical, plumbing or electrical maintenance experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with related trade courses.
• Three years of experience in a similar maintenance role.
• Ability to read maps and engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of water distribution systems and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and repairs water distribution system
• Inspects water mains, meters and valves to detect leaks
• Bolts leak proof collars to water mains to stop leaks
• Replaces defective water meters using hand tools
• Replaces damaged pipe sections and seal joints
• Installs packing material in valves to make them watertight and replaces defective water meters
• Drills and threads holes in water mains for service connections, using hand powered tapping tool
• Repairs and maintains pumps; assists with repairing street and sidewalk with concrete
• Operates compactor, jumping jack and elephant foot for backfill compaction

Skills

General maintenance

Leak detection

Pumps and valves

Reading maps & drawings

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma with mechanical/plumbing/electrical trades

Tools

Hand tools

Plumber's hand tools

Tapping tool

Testing equipment

Compactor

Jumping jack

Elephant foot compactor

Job description

The Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority is seeking a General Maintenance Worker 1st Class to perform major maintenance and repair on the island's water distribution facilities under general supervision.

The role involves inspecting mains, meters and valves for leaks, installing and replacing meters and pipe sections, and repairing pumps and related equipment. A high school diploma with related trades and several years of mechanical, plumbing or electrical maintenance experience is preferred.