Maintenance Worker I-II

Turlock Irrigation District•Turlock, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This job posting describes two levels of a Maintenance Worker role: Maintenance Worker I and Maintenance Worker II. The Maintenance Worker I is an entry-level position focused on routine tasks and may require limited or no direct experience. The Maintenance Worker II is a full journey-level position requiring the performance of a full range of maintenance duties, including operating various tools and mechanical equipment under general supervision. This role involves construction, repair, cleaning, and maintenance of irrigation systems, facilities, equipment, and buildings. The Maintenance Worker II class is often filled by advancement from Maintenance Worker I or by external candidates with prior relevant experience.

Requirements

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
Maintenance Worker I: None required.
Maintenance Worker II: Two (2) years of general construction and maintenance experience in the construction, maintenance, repair, and cleaning of irrigation facilities.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Maintenance Worker I: Knowledge of uses and purposes of general construction tools and equipment; and safe work practices.
Maintenance Worker I: Ability to learn to perform unskilled and semi-skilled tasks in a variety of District facility and equipment maintenance activities; and perform heavy manual labor.
Maintenance Worker II: Knowledge of operational characteristics of general construction and maintenance tools and equipment; repair and preventative maintenance techniques and procedures.
Maintenance Worker II: Knowledge of methods, tools, techniques, and materials used in the construction, maintenance, repair, and cleaning of irrigation facilities.
Maintenance Worker II: Ability to perform a wide variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the construction, maintenance, repair and cleaning of irrigation facilities.
Maintenance Worker II: Ability to operate a variety of vehicular and stationary mechanical equipment in a safe and effective manner in routine situations; use and operate hand tools, mechanical equipment, and power tools and equipment required for the work in a safe and efficient manner.
Must have the ability to work independently in the absence of supervision.
Possession of an appropriate California driver's license.
May be required to obtain and hold a special license (example applicator’s certificate) within a reasonable amount of time after date of hire.

Nice To Haves

While the minimum passing score is 70%, candidates who score highest may be considered for advancement in the recruitment process.

Responsibilities

Perform work in the construction, repair, cleaning, and maintenance of irrigation canals, ditches, pipelines, pumplines and structures.
Perform general carpentry, electrical, painting, plastering, plumbing, mechanical and other similar major and minor repair, alteration and installation work to District facilities, equipment and buildings.
Operate and maintain construction and gunite-related equipment and hand/power tools such as dump trucks, loader, backhoe, mowers, edgers and blowers.
Perform preventive maintenance on construction and gunite-related equipment.
Dig, form, install, maintain, and repair irrigation gates, pipelines, pumplines, concrete structures, and canal lining.
Repair and maintain pumps and pressure systems; oil, lube, clean and repair pumps and related equipment.
Serve as an oiler and relief operator on a variety of equipment as assigned.
Identify plant and animal pests to be controlled; measure, mix, and apply chemicals to trees, shrubs, grass and flowers to control weeds, insects, and plant diseases; set and monitor rodent traps.
Water, mow, weed, trim, aerate, renovate and fertilize lawns; plant, water, fertilize, and maintain landscaped areas including bushes, trees, flowers and shrubs.
Assist in the construction of new substations.
Perform other related duties as required or assigned by supervisor.