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FLSA: Non-Exempt
Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are notintended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
The Maintenance Technician – Grade I, II, and Senior Maintenance Technician – Grade III are the first, second, and third levels in a four-level maintenance series. The positions are distinguished by certification, level of responsibility, and experience.
Maintenance Technicians – Grade I are responsible for performing semi-skilled-level duties in maintaining and repairing equipment, performing construction activities, and facilities maintenance.
Examples of Duties
The following essential job functions are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed job functions and/or may be required to perform additional or different job functions from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
- Performs a variety of maintenance and preventative maintenance tasks required in the operation of the District’s Recharge Facilities. The Recharge Facilities include various water storage basins, water conveyance systems, inflatable rubber dams, and pump stations.
- Performs a variety of maintenance and preventative maintenance tasks which includes but not limited to pumps, compressors, inflatable rubber dams, valves actuators, flow meters, chemical pumps, generators and pilot units, painting, carpentry, metal fabrication and any other related activities required to maintain equipment.
- Performs a variety of building maintenance activities, which includes minor remodeling, painting, furniture assembly, equipment assembly and modifications, plumbing repairs, roof leaks, furniture moves, appliance repairs, HVAC, landscaping, housekeeping and cleanup activities, and other related activities.
- Marks assets with assistance on and off-site to protect from construction hazards (USA).
- Inspects pipelines and exercise valves on various pipelines.
- Employees with welding experience and appropriate certifications will have additional duties that may include performing welding, brazing, cutting, and hard-facing equipment as necessary; utilizing various welding methods and equipment such as arc, MIG, TIG, and wire feed welding equipment may be required; cutting metal with Plasma, Air Arc, Oxy- Acetylene, as well as the ability to weld steel, stainless steel, and non-ferrous metals, may be required.
- Maintains all equipment involved in the maintenance and operation of advanced water and/or recharge facilities.
- Paints plant equipment, piping, structures, and other support pieces.
- Facility Maintenance.
- Interacts effectively with others in the workplace.
- Follows all workplace and job safety rules and policies, including safe and defensive driving practices.
- Performs work in both non-permitted and permitted confined spaces.
- Wears a self-contained breathing apparatus and responds to emergency situations as required.
- Depending on the needs of the District, may be required to work shifts, weekends, overtime, and Holidays.
- Performs other duties of a similar nature or level as required.
Typical Qualifications
The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.
Knowledge of:
- General maintenance practices.
- Recordkeeping principles.
- Mathematical concepts.
- Water treatment processes, water conveyance systems, and equipment.
- Safe work practices of hand and shop tools.
- Safe work practices around various chemicals.
- Confined space procedures.
In addition to the above, the Maintenance Technician – Grade I requires the knowledge of:
- Basic electrical techniques up to 50 volts.
- Basic construction principles.
- Basic plumbing techniques.
- Basic welding techniques.
- Basic carpentry techniques.
Ability and Skills in:
- Basic repairs and preventative maintenance procedures.
- Using equipment and tools typically used in assigned areas.
- Operating a variety of hand and power tools.
- Building simple structures.
- Painting.
- Driving a forklift (within 3 months).
- Reading blueprints.
- Performing mathematical calculations.
- Operating medium to heavy size equipment.
- Troubleshooting systems related to the area of assignment.
- Preparing and maintaining a variety of reports and records.
- Communication, and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
- Using a computer for written communications such as e-mails, meeting setups, and work orders assigned to them on the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE GUIDELINES
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education/Training:
High School Diploma or General Equivalency Degree. Forklift certification must be obtained within three (3) months of employment. Depending on the essential duties of the FHQ and FV, including service trucks being used by staff, some positions may be required to obtain crane certification within six (6) months of hire.
The Maintenance Technician – Grade I requires CWEA Grade IMaintenance Technician certification within one (1) year of employment. Employee pays for the CWEA test and District pays for certification and renewal.
License: Valid California Class “C” Driver’s License. Depending on the needs of the District, some positions may require a valid California Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License with tank endorsement and without airbrake restrictions to be obtained within six (6) months of employment at the employee’s sole expense.
Supplemental Information
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Physical: Positions in this class typically require climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, 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, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, intense noises, and travel. Required to wear personal protective clothing/equipment appropriate for job assignments including SCBA. Must comply with District’s Respiratory Protection Program and CAL OSHA Safety Regulations. Incumbents require sufficient physical ability to work in an office setting; stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; operate office equipment including use of a computer keyboard; push, pull, lift, and/or carry light amounts of weight; verbally communicate to exchange information.
Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents; and to operate assigned equipment.
Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
DISASTER SERVICE WORKERS
All Orange County Water District employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employees are required to complete all related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
