Inland Empire Utilities Agency Hiring for Recycled Water/Groundwater Recharge Maintenance Technician ( Month-Limited Term at Chino, CA  Full Time

Do you enjoy being outdoors, problem solving, and having a variety of field tasks and office work in your day-to-day job? Are you interested in a career that enhances and preserves the quality of life throughout the region? The Inland Empire Utilities Agency is seeking a collaborative, service-oriented individual to serve as a Recycled Water/Groundwater Recharge Maintenance Technician. Experience in water sampling is critical to this position. Great written and verbal communication skills are also critical for success in this role, as the successful candidate will collaborate with departments throughout the Agency on a regular basis.

Here at the Inland Empire Utilities Agency, we are a leader in water management and environmental stewardship. We strive to produce high-quality renewable products such as recycled water and top-quality compost to enhance and preserve the quality of life throughout our region. Our values go beyond just protecting the resources and the communities we serve. We are committed to applying ethical, transparent, and environmentally sustainable principles to all aspects of business and organizational conduct. We recognize that our commitment to the community starts with our employees. In order to ensure that our staff are able to continue to perform at a high level and provide unparalleled services throughout our service area, we strive to provide a healthy work-life balance.

A full-time, limited-term employee shall be eligible for the same insurance and leave benefits, as a regular Agency employee occupying the same regular classification, pursuant to the applicable Personnel Manual or MOU EXCEPT for the following: educational reimbursements, certification or licensing payments/reimbursements and computer loans.

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

Performs a variety of duties associated with the installation, maintenance and repair of recycled water distribution and groundwater recharge facilities, equipment, appurtenances, machinery and components including pipelines, pump stations, pressure-reducing valves, flow control valves and other recycled water equipment.

Performs minor groundskeeping and housekeeping such as minor weed abatement and debris removal at recycled water distribution and groundwater recharge facilities.

Responds to emergency and non-emergency storm events and/or system repair needs; establishes a safe work zone/area upon arrival at work site; sets up traffic control and barricade equipment to meet requirements of the job and applicable safety procedures and regulations; performs or assists in the repair of mains, lines and pipes.

May work in lines, vaults and other confined spaces, utilizing proper safety techniques and equipment in accordance with Cal-OSHA, Agency and departmental safety policies and procedures.

Operates boom trucks, forklifts, compressors, cranes, jackhammers, pneumatic, hydraulic and electric tools, and related tools and equipment.

Collects groundwater recharge samples for process and compliance monitoring; performs basic field measurements of water samples using hand-held test equipment and records field data; coordinates sampling events with laboratory and stakeholders.

Performs stormwater capture support; reads gauges; opens and closes manual valves; collects filed and telemetered data; performs visual inspections; cleans trash racks; reports irregular findings to supervisor.

Plans and lays out jobs from drawings, sketches or verbal instructions; maintains records in the form of drawings, plans and specifications for recycled water systems, equipment and machinery.

Coordinates activities with other departments.

Requisitions necessary tools, equipment and supplies.

Researches new operational or maintenance techniques and equipment and recommends their application.

Completes reporting forms; opens and closes work orders; attends meetings; participates in Agency safety training.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:
Graduation from high school or GED equivalent, and three years of experience in the installation, maintenance and repair of wastewater/water facilities and equipment or similar industrial mechanical maintenance and repair experience; or an equivalent combination of training, education and experience. Experience in a public agency is preferred.

LICENSES; CERTIFICATES; SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
A valid California Class C driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the Agency’s vehicle insurance program.

Annual certification for CPR, First Aid, Confined Space and use of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus per OSHA requirements are required at time of appointment and during the course of employment.

California State Water Resources Control Board Grade II Distribution Operator (D2) certification is required within one year of hire or promotion.

KNOWLEDGE OF:
Practices, methods, techniques, tools and equipment used in the installation, maintenance and repair of facilities and mechanical equipment and machinery common to recycled water and groundwater recharge systems.

Practices, methods, protocols, techniques, tools and equipment used in operations of various sampling pumps, sampling equipment, purge cells, and handheld water analyzers common to groundwater and surface sampling.

Operations of the Agency’s recycled water and groundwater recharge systems facilities such as pumps, valves, meters, level sensors, programmable logic controls, display terminal, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) programs.

Use and operation of oxyacetylene, electric arc MIG and TIG welding equipment and materials.

Tests, tools and practices used in performing all preventive and predictive maintenance on equipment and systems used in a recycled water and groundwater recharge systems.

Operation of light, medium and heavy-duty motorized power equipment.

Traffic control practices.

Pipe materials, fittings and pipefitting tools and methods.

Agency policies, procedures and practices regarding area of assignment.

Local, state and federal laws and regulations regarding wastewater/water treatment, including the Safe Drinking Water Act and relevant Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations.

Safety policies, procedures and safe work practices applicable to assignment including OSHA regulations and confined-space entry.

ABILITY TO:
Diagnose and perform minor repairs on mechanical equipment, systems and machinery.

Use precision and diagnostic instruments to measure required tolerances of mechanical parts.

Operate forklifts, hydraulic lifts, power equipment, small crane, and tools used in the maintenance and repair of recycled water and groundwater recharge systems facilities and equipment.

Set priorities and effectively adjust priorities due to unforeseen changes and exercise independent judgment within areas of responsibility.

Identify and implement effective courses of action to complete assigned work.

Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Read and interpret plans, maps, layouts and manuals.

Exercise judgment and initiative within established guidelines.

Perform mathematical calculations applicable to facility and equipment maintenance and repair.

Be medically authorized to be fitted for and wear a respirator.

Operate a computer and standard business software.

Coordinate work assignments with other sections or departments.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all those encountered in the course of work.

All employment applications will be reviewed for accuracy, completion, relevant experience, education, training and other job-related qualifications. Applicants with the strongest background relating to the responsibilities of this position will be invited to participate in the testing process which may include one or more of the following: written test, oral interview, performance/practical and/or agility examination. The successful candidate will be required to pass a background/reference check and pre-employment physical examination including a drug screen (for safety sensitive position) at no cost to the candidate. Please visit our website at www.ieua.org and select the Human Resources Department for additional information regarding the Agency, the hiring process and benefit information.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, AND ANY PROVISION CONTAINED IN THIS BULLETIN MAY BE MODIFIED OR REVOKED WITHOUT NOTICE.

“The Agency’s success is obtained by creating a positive and diverse work environment which recognizes individual differences and experiences”.