Pump Station Assistant (Maintenance Worker II)

City of Alameda • Alameda, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs a variety of journey level skilled or semi-skilled trade work involved in the construction, installation, operations, maintenance and repair of public streets, buildings, structures, facilities, systems, equipment and grounds. Performs other related work as required. This is the journey level class in the Maintenance Worker series. Positions in this class perform highly responsible maintenance work and may be responsible for the independent performance of particularly difficult or specialized maintenance work and/or for providing lead direction to subordinate employees. Work in the class is distinguished from that of lower classes by the greater independence with which an incumbent is expected to operate and by the more technical aspects or overall complexity of the work. Incumbents are able to perform the full range of duties assigned with only occasional instructions or assistance as unusual or unique situations arise and are fully aware of operating policies and procedures. Assignment specialties may include carpentry, plumbing, concrete work, or street, sewer, waste and storm water systems, electrical, or tree and landscape maintenance work. Actual responsibilities will vary according to assignment. Work may be performed under supervision, independently or with the assistance of helpers.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Two years of skilled public works, facilities or equipment maintenance or construction trades experience.
• Willingness and ability to respond to after-hours emergency calls as required.
• Possession of a valid California Driver's License and satisfactory driving record as a condition of initial and continued employment.
• Possession of a valid Class B State of California driver's license (or the ability to obtain within six months of appointment) and a satisfactory driving record as conditions of initial and continued employment.
• Employees required to have a Class B driver's license or in positions requiring a Hazardous Materials Endorsement are subject to provisions of the Department of Transportation's drug and alcohol testing program.
• Must possess physical strength and stamina to perform moderate to heavy physical labor for extended periods.
• Standing, walking, bending, stooping, crouching, climbing ladders, kneeling, and reaching overhead or below the waist.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling tools, equipment, and materials typically weighing up to 50 pounds; heavier lifting may be required with assistance.
• Seeing to inspect detailed work and read instructions, gauges, or electronic displays.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers coordination to operate hand and power tools, computer equipment, and precision instruments.
• Hearing and speaking to hear alarms, signals, or verbal instructions in a noisy environment.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with the maintenance of sewer and/or storm systems, plumbing experience, or entry level underground construction.

Responsibilities

• Performs journey-level skilled or semi-skilled construction, maintenance and repair work; may perform general construction and street maintenance repair work.
• Operates and maintains construction and maintenance equipment for a variety of construction and maintenance operations involving public facilities, streets, sidewalks, gutters, and waste and storm water systems; operates and maintains a variety of other equipment and tools including compressors or pneumatic tools.
• Installs signs, traffic cones and barricades.
• Performs rough and finished carpentry.
• Performs skilled electrical repair and maintenance work related to public buildings, traffic signals, waste and storm water systems, and other public facilities or operations.
• Paints building surfaces, furniture, fixtures, signs, traffic control lines, etc.
• Installs and repairs plumbing fixtures.
• Operates and maintains a variety of waste and storm water systems pumps; cleans, excavates and/or repairs waste and storm water systems pipes.
• Removes, forms, pours and finishes concrete.
• Maintains sprinkler and irrigation systems and equipment.
• Prunes and maintains trees and landscaped areas.
• Maintains supplies, work records and logs.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, specifications, maps and drawings.
• Drives and operates heavy trucks and specialized vehicular equipment.
• May provide lead direction and training for subordinate employees.
• Assists in troubleshooting, constructing, installing, repairing and servicing industrial equipment such as pumps, motors, valves, gauges, controls, metering equipment, level indicators and other equipment.
• Assists in installing, maintaining, repairing and replacing all the piping and pumping systems which serve the sewer lift stations and storm pump stations.
• Performs unskilled and semi-skilled routine maintenance troubleshooting and major repairs as required at the sewer lift stations and storm pump stations.
• Responds to emergency situations or calls out on an on-call basis.

Benefits

• CalPERS Retirement: Classic Members: 2% at 55 formula, 8.868% contribution; New Members 2% @ 62 formula, 8.75% contribution.
• Medical: The City contracts with CalPERS to provide comprehensive health coverage to employees. Multiple HMO and PPO plans available, with a generous City contribution towards medical premiums.
• Dental: Comprehensive dental coverage provided to employees and their eligible dependents.
• Vacation: Starting with 80 hours annually and increasing with years of service.
• Holidays: 11 City Holidays
• Floating Holidays: 6 days
• Sick Leave: 96 hours annually; unused sick leave is converted to service credit at retirement.
• Deferred Compensation : Up to 1% 457(b) matching City contribution after 1 year of continuous service.

What This Job Offers

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