Hourly)

City of Watsonville•Watsonville, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Assist the Wastewater/Water Operations staff in fulfilling daily work duties. This position will perform fundamental maintenance tasks while learning semi-skilled tasks for the day-to-day operations & maintenance of the City’s wastewater and/or water facilities. The position will also include participation in routine training opportunities that will build knowledge of wastewater and/or water operations, methods and standards as well as specialized work and safety training.

Requirements

Safe work practices and procedures.
Mechanical equipment maintenance practices.
Basic math skills.
Safe use of hand tools and power tools.
Operating principles of valves, pumps and motors.
Safely and effectively perform basic operations and maintenance functions related to wastewater/water plant equipment
Learn semi-skilled and skilled wastewater/water operations and maintenance procedures.
Read and interpret gauges and other recording devices
Maintain accurate logs, records, reports and charts
Meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform required duties
Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as gloves, eye and hearing protection, respirators, uniforms, steel toed boots, hard hat, etc.
Be exposed to chemicals, dust, bacteria, odors and sewage
Drive a City vehicle in a safe and professional manner
Grasp with right and left hands
Use fine hand manipulation
Climb ladders to heights of over 30 feet
Perform physical tasks involving frequent bending, lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling of weights up to 50 pounds
Hear and distinguish various sounds, such as abnormal equipment sounds, voices of co-workers in noisy environments, pager, cell phone, etc.
Maintain good public relations with people contacted during work assignments
Understand and carry out oral and written directions
Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties
Work shifts that may include holidays and weekends
High School or GED Graduate
Previous education or work experience in working with pumps, motors, and other mechanical equipment
Possess a valid California Class C license and a safe driving record

Responsibilities

Assisting the Wastewater/Water Division with a wide variety of preventative maintenance work and mechanical repair in connection with the repair and upkeep of the wastewater or water facilities
Lubricating pumps and other technical apparatus for proper operation
Assisting operators with various electrical motor and auxiliary engine maintenance.
Assisting maintenance personnel in a wide variety of mechanical related tasks
Assisting operators with reservoir, water storage tank cleaning and facility inspections.
Prepping and painting a variety of equipment and facilities
Assisting operators with source water intake and fish ladder maintenance.
Performing building maintenance and grounds maintenance
Operating a variety of equipment, including hand and power tools, as well as City vehicles
Maintaining detailed and accurate operation and maintenance records
Performing related duties similar to the above in the scope and function required