Sewer and Drain Maintenance Technician

Avispa Technology•Stanford, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

A leading university seeks a Sewer and Drain Maintenance Technician to clean, maintain, repair, and perform some installation of sewer, storm drain, water-main, and associated plumbing systems across campus facilities. The role includes maintaining and repairing sewer and storm drains, grease traps, interceptors, and related equipment; clearing stoppages with cable machines and gas or electric jetters; and installing or repairing piping made from materials including clay, ABS, plastic, SDR 35, cast iron, PVC, concrete, and copper. The technician also installs catch basins, sumps, sump pumps, and Christy boxes; performs minor water-system piping repairs; repairs or replaces faucets, toilets, and sinks; cuts and solders copper piping; and shuts system valves to secure leaks. The technician carries out work assigned by the shop lead or supervisor, follows safety rules, and promotes a culture of safety. This is an onsite, six-month W2 assignment at a university in Stanford, California, with the possibility of extension. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, for 40 hours per week, with availability for overtime and callbacks.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in the trade, or a combination of education and relevant experience.
Valid California Non-commercial Class C Driver's License.
Sewer and drain experience, including experience with three cable sizes/machines and hydro-jetters.
Knowledge of plumbing-trade methods, materials, and tools, and ability to perform semi-skilled and skilled plumbing work.
Ability to use trade equipment including soldering equipment, wrenches, pipe cutters, saws, snap cutters, power tools, shovels, picks, and digging bars.
Ability to operate hydro-jetters, sewer and storm cameras, locators, and other specialty equipment.
Ability to read and interpret AutoCAD drawings and use tape measures and other estimating and measuring tools.
Comfort using technology such as mobile devices and computers.
Must be up to date on Tetanus, Hepatitis A, and Hepatitis B vaccinations.
Ability to perform strenuous, repetitive work and dig when required.
Ability to lift at least 40 lbs.
Ability to work mostly outdoors in all weather and extreme temperatures, in confined spaces, at heights greater than 10 feet, and around odors from grease traps and interceptors.
Availability to work overtime and callbacks.

Nice To Haves

Residential, commercial, and industrial experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Clean, maintain, repair, and perform some installation of sewer lines and/or water mains and associated plumbing systems.
Clean, clear, maintain, and repair sewer and storm drains, grease traps, interceptors, and related plumbing.
Clear sewer and storm stoppages using cable machines and gas and electric jetters.
Perform maintenance and preventive maintenance on sewers, storm drains, grease traps, interceptors, and related plumbing and equipment.
Install and repair storm and sewer piping using materials such as clay, ABS, plastic, SDR 35, cast iron, PVC, concrete, and copper.
Install catch basins, sumps, sump pumps, and Christy boxes.
Install or perform minor repairs of piping on water systems.
Repair or replace faucets, toilets, and sinks; cut and solder copper piping; and secure leaks by shutting system valves.
Carry out work assigned by the shop lead or supervisor while following safety rules and promoting a culture of safety.