Water Systems Maintenance Technician I

DeKalb Health; Mattydale (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Onondaga County Water Authority (OCWA) is seeking a Water Maintenance Worker I to perform semi-skilled tasks in the installation, maintenance and repair of water mains and services in Syracuse, NY.

You will work Monday–Friday 7:00 am–3:30 pm under supervision of a crew leader, utilizing hand and power tools, reading meters, and assisting with hydrants, valves, and metering to ensure reliable water service.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of the maintenance and service practices utilized in a water distribution system.
• Good knowledge of the tools and terminology as they relate to the operation of a water distribution system.
• Ability to follow oral and simple written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with other employees.
• Mechanical aptitude and physical capability to perform semi-skilled tasks.

Responsibilities

• Acting as a team member; assist in breaking pavement and excavation.
• Assist in setting up and connection of meters and hydrants; operate valves and tapping equipment.
• Locate and repair curb boxes; flush hydrants to clean lines; install and replace valves and fittings.
• Install meters for new services; operate a motor vehicle to job sites; perform routine maintenance on equipment.

Skills

Water distribution knowledge

Hand & power tools

Reading and interpreting instructions

Teamwork

Mechanical aptitude

Physical fitness

Job description

The Onondaga County Water Authority (OCWA) is seeking a Water Maintenance Worker I to perform semi-skilled tasks in the installation, maintenance and repair of water mains and services in Syracuse, NY.

You will work Monday–Friday 7:00 am–3:30 pm under supervision of a crew leader, utilizing hand and power tools, reading meters, and assisting with hydrants, valves, and metering to ensure reliable water service.