General Maintenance Worker 2nd Class - STT

The Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority

10d

About The Position

Under general supervision, the General Maintenance Worker 2nd Class performs repair and maintenance work requiring an intermediate degree of skill. The work involves inspecting, repairing, maintaining, and installing water plant equipment and machinery. Because the Authority serves the public 24 hours per day, employees in this class are expected to work overtime as conditions demand and may be required to accept overtime on short notice during emergencies or unusual conditions, as well as perform essential work as assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, including or supplemented by courses in mechanical, metal, plumbing, or electrical trades.
• Two years of experience in water plant maintenance work.
• Knowledge of methods, practices, materials, and tools used in building, maintenance, repair, or machine-operation trades.
• Knowledge of operating principles of electric- or gasoline-powered equipment such as pumps and generating equipment.
• Knowledge of the fundamentals of water distribution.
• Knowledge of the island’s geography and street locations.
• Knowledge of water storage, treatment, and distribution systems and devices.
• Knowledge of trade hazards and safety precautions related to water distribution.
• Knowledge and skilled use of tools and equipment required for the work.
• Knowledge of layout and construction functions as applied to construction work.
• Ability to use testing apparatus to detect leaks.
• Ability to meet and deal tactfully with the public.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and write clearly and legibly.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TWIC (Transportation Workers Identification Credential).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid VI driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair the water distribution system.
• Inspect water mains, meters, and valves to detect leaks.
• Bolt leak-proof collars to water mains to stop leaks.
• Install packing material in valves to make them watertight and replace defective water meters using plumber’s hand tools.
• Drill and thread holes in water mains for service connections using a hand-powered tapping tool.
• Replace damaged pipe sections, seal joints, and repair and maintain pumps.
• Operate a compactor, jumping jack, and/or elephant foot to compact backfill material for pipelines and road repairs.
• Perform essential work as assigned and work overtime as conditions demand, including short-notice overtime during emergencies or unusual conditions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED