Park Maintenance Worker I-II

Turlock Irrigation District•La Grange, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision, perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled duties in the construction, repair, cleaning and maintenance of the Don Pedro Recreation Area. Park Maintenance Worker I is the entry level class in the Park Maintenance Worker series, performing more routine maintenance tasks under direct supervision. Park Maintenance Worker II is the full journey level class, performing the full range of maintenance duties including operating a variety of tools and mechanical equipment under general supervision. Park Maintenance Worker II exercises functional and technical supervision over lower-level maintenance staff.

Requirements

Equivalent of the completion of the twelfth grade.
Two (2) years of maintenance experience in an outdoor recreation area or equivalent, related facility.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Knowledge of the techniques, tools, equipment, materials, chemicals, and procedures used to operate, repair, construct and maintain the buildings and recreational facilities including sewage treatment and municipal water plants and collection and distribution systems.
Ability to read English and compute simple mathematical problems.
Ability to measure and cut materials to specific lengths and dimensions.
Ability to learn and use the proper methods and procedures for collecting water samples and performing routine water treatment tests (chloride and pH levels).
Ability to operate a variety of vehicular and stationary mechanical equipment in a safe and effective manner; use and operate hand tools, mechanical equipment, and power tools and equipment required for the work in a safe and efficient manner; and work independently in the absence of supervision.
Keep records and prepare reports and estimates of materials and costs.
Possession of an appropriate California Driver License.
Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
Park Maintenance Worker I: Must obtain Water Treatment Grade I within 1 year, Water Distribution Grade I within 1 year, Operator-in-Training Certificate (OIT) for Wastewater Treatment within 1 year.
Park Maintenance Worker II: Must hold the license for Water Treatment Grade II, Water Distribution Grade II, pass the Office of Operator Certification Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I Examination, and obtain Wastewater Treatment Operator Grade 1 Certification, within 6 months of fulfilling Operator-in-Training (OIT) qualifying experience hours.

Nice To Haves

CPR and First Aid certification within six (6) months of hire.

Responsibilities

Perform skilled operation, maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of water and wastewater treatment facilities, lift stations, storage facilities, distribution systems, and associated equipment in compliance with State and Federal regulations, including maintaining required chemical balances.
Assist with data collection and entry required for regulatory agency reporting.
Assist in the improvements, maintenance and repair of all buildings, structures, performing general carpentry, plumbing and painting.
Perform general electrical repair in buildings, structures and facilities.
Assist in facility maintenance, performing sign construction and maintenance, barrier repairs, gardening, planting, cleanup and trash disposal.
Repair and maintain water and sewer lines in structures and throughout the facility.
Maintain and use a variety of simple hand and power tools, such as shovels, rakes, drills, paint sprayers, pipe threaders, hand saws, hand trucks, weedeaters, blowers, chainsaws, etc.
Operate and maintain a variety of equipment and vehicles including, but not limited to, the solid waste (garbage) truck, man-lift, skid steerer, side-by-side, wood chipper, wood splitter, backhoe, various tractors, mowers, forklift, welder and vessels.
Train and exercise constructive and technical supervision over seasonal staff.
Perform other related duties as required or assigned by supervisor.