Maintenance Worker II

Santa Clara Valley Water District • San Jose, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Valley Water's Maintenance Worker II position works as part of a crew, performing maintenance and construction projects Valley Water-wide at water distribution facilities and along creeks, ponds, and reservoirs for flood control. Maintenance staff are responsible for performing a wide range of maintenance and construction tasks. Adaptability and flexibility regarding work assignments and the ability to get along well with a team is critical to success in this role. Maintenance Worker II’s regularly use a variety of construction tools. This position works outside and will be subjected to difficult environmental conditions such as cold, heat or rain. There could be times when this position is called out at night to perform flood control activities during emergencies.

Requirements

• Four (4) years of construction or field maintenance experience.
• Learn practices, procedures, methods, tools, and equipment used in the construction, maintenance, and repair of raw water distribution and flood protection facilities.
• Learn to read and interpret maps, engineer drawings, and specifications.
• Learn to perform traffic control functions.
• Learn to perform a variety of preventive maintenance on Valley Water facilities.
• Learn methods and techniques of concrete finishing.
• Learn chainsaw operator safety and obtain certification.
• Learn to use common desktop applications and software.
• Perform heavy manual labor.
• Maintain records and prepare reports of work performed.
• Operate a variety of maintenance tools and equipment.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Learn operational characteristics and limitations of light construction equipment.
• Learn pertinent laws and regulations including state and local Department of Transportation codes relating to the operation and transport of light construction equipment.
• Read and interpret maps, engineer drawings, and specifications.
• Perform traffic control functions.
• Perform maintenance of hand and power equipment and tools.
• Applicants whose experience and background best match the ideal experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education are considered ideal candidates for the position.
• Must have a satisfactory driving record and a valid California Class B driver’s license with tanker and air brake endorsements at the time of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Enjoy working outside as part of a team.
• Adaptability and flexibility regarding work assignments.
• Ability to get along well with a team is critical to success in this role.
• Up to the challenge of working outside in difficult environmental conditions such as cold, heat or rain.
• Willingness to be called out at night to perform flood control activities during emergencies.
• Resumes are highly recommended.

Responsibilities

• Construct, maintain, and repair flood control, groundwater recharge facilities, and dams; patch cracks; build and remove small dams and lay riprap; perform concrete work; break and remove rubble, place forms, and install reinforcements; mix, pour, and finish cement.
• Support the loading of sediment and the cleaning of creeks, groundwater recharge and sludge ponds; Count truck loads; complete truck tags; and makes sure operators are properly loading trucks.
• Construct, repair, and maintain dams, channels, roads, and other water distribution and flood control properties.
• Operate pumps, generators, and small equipment.
• Assist in performing preventive maintenance on pumps, valves, and other water distribution facilities; assist Valley Water staff in various mechanical, electrical, carpentry, and painting work.
• Perform traffic control functions; set up traffic warning devices and barricades; direct traffic around work sites.
• Haul equipment to and from job sites; inspect equipment, make operating adjustments, and perform minor preventive maintenance and repair.
• Maintain paper and electronic records of work performed.
• Construct and repair fences.
• Check job site for potential hazards; determine precautions for equipment operation; operate power tools and light equipment and perform assignment in compliance with safety regulations.
• Installing hoses, generators, and pumps for water diversions, work with biologists on fish rescue operations, install geotextile fabric for erosion control projects, use survey equipment for grade checking, set up construction signs along trails and roadways, flagging, directing truckers on sediment and erosion control projects, adhere to and install stream maintenance program best management practices (BMPs).
• Supervise contracted labor staff, flaggers, and equipment operators, fill out truck tags and labor sheets, assist light and heavy equipment operators transporting, loading, and unloading equipment.
• Chain saw work removing trees and debris along creeks, rivers, and along access roads for flood control, trash rack and pier nose clearing for flood control, crane rigging for debris removal, emergency sandbag installation, canal tending for Water Utility.
• Remove blockages and sediment and perform erosion repair in creeks; estimate and document volume of obstructions that caused blockages.

Benefits

• We are committed to building and sustaining a working environment where all individuals are respected and valued.
• We believe every member of our team brings unique perspectives that enhance our ability to serve the public effectively.
• By fostering a workplace with employees from the communities we serve, we broaden our collective understanding of the world around us and strengthen our mission to equitably provide safe, clean water, natural flood protections, and environmental stewardship.

What This Job Offers

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