UTILITIES TREATMENT PLANT MAINTENANCE WORKER I/II

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1 UTILITIES TREATMENT PLANT MAINTENANCE WORKER I/II I. Position Identification: A) Title: Utilities Treatment Plant Maintenance Worker I/II B) Bargaining Unit: Public Employees Union, Local #1 C) Customary Work Hours: 7:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. D) Customary Work Days: Monday through Friday E) Reports To: Plant Maintenance Supervisor F) Directs the Work of: None G) Educational and/or Experience Requirements: Any relevant combination of education and experience that would demonstrate the knowledge and skill outlined below is qualifying. A typical way of gaining the skills is: Utilities Treatment Plant Maintenance Worker I: Education: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade is required. Experience: Six (6) months of full-time increasingly responsible experience performing building maintenance, basic carpentry, plumbing and/or construction duties. Utilities Treatment Plant Maintenance Worker II: Education: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade is required. Experience: Two (2) years of full-time increasingly responsible experience performing building maintenance, basic carpentry and plumbing duties; or one (1) year of experience as a City of Yuba City Utilities Treatment Plant Maintenance Worker I. H) Licenses and/or Certificates Required:

2 Page 2 of 8 Possession of a valid California Class C driver s license and the ability to obtain a Class B license with air brake and tank endorsements within six (6) months from date of hire may be required or deemed necessary by the Department Director based upon operational needs and job assignments. CWEA Plant Maintenance Grade I certification is desirable. II. III. FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Position Summary: Utilities Treatment Plant Maintenance Worker I: This is the entry-level class in the Utilities Treatment Plant Maintenance Worker series. Incumbents work initially under immediate supervision and receive detailed instructions and training on assignments. Incumbents generally work within an established framework of set procedures in performing assigned tasks. Through on-the-job training, a Utilities Treatment Plant Maintenance Worker I is expected to obtain the skills and knowledge necessary to advance to journey-level performance. Incumbents work under close supervision and work is frequently reviewed and for overall results. Utilities Treatment Plant Maintenance Worker II: This is the journey-level class in the Utilities Treatment Plant Maintenance Worker series and is distinguished from the Utilities Treatment Plant Maintenance Worker I by the ability to perform the full range of duties assigned. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as unusual or unique situations arise. Work is normally reviewed only on completion and for overall results. The Utilities Treatment Plant Maintenance Worker series is further distinguished from the Plant Maintenance Mechanic series in that the latter is performing skilled maintenance and repair related tasks related to mechanical and electrical equipment associated with water and wastewater treatment facilities, while the Utilities Treatment Plant Maintenance Worker is performing unskilled facility maintenance, custodial tasks and support to the Plant Maintenance Mechanics. IV. Essential Functions: Infrequently incumbents may be asked to work varying schedules, weekend work and may be called back to work as needed by the City. The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below in order to address business needs and changing business practices. Utilities Treatment Plant Maintenance Worker I Wastewater Treatment Facility:

3 Page 3 of 8 1. Learns to assist in basic and routine unskilled maintenance and repair activities at the wastewater treatment facility and Stonegate system. 2. Learns to operate heavy equipment such as dump trucks, front-end loaders and tractors. 3. Assists in performing routine maintenance on heavy equipment. 4. Assists Plant Maintenance Mechanics in the maintenance of the wastewater treatment facility equipment; cleans equipment. Water Treatment Plant: 1. Learns to assist in the basic and routine unskilled maintenance and repair activities at the water treatment plant and systems. 2. Assists Plant Maintenance Mechanics in performing regularly scheduled maintenance work on plant and pumping station equipment; cleans equipment. Both Plants: 1. Learns to perform simple maintenance tasks such as oil changes, air filter and belt replacements, etc. 2. Learns to operate and maintain any or all of the following power equipment: dump truck, front engine loader, tractors with or without attachments, jackhammer, compressor, fork lift, mower, weed eater, auger, high pressure washer, steam cleaner, portable pumps, generators or sand blasting machine. 3. Learns confined space awareness and entry methods and enters or assists in entry for various maintenance projects in these confined spaces. 4. Operates all hand tools required for the work including: shovels, rakes, picks, hoes, wrenches, drills and saws. 5. Maintains or assists in maintaining plant landscaping, grounds, buildings and roads. 6. Cleans and cares for a variety of tools and equipment necessary to the work. 7. Cleans and paints plant equipment and facilities as needed. 8. Performs maintenance upkeep tasks such as debris removal from around the facilities, cleaning and hosing off equipment and facilities. 9. Responsible for carrying out the City and Department Mission and adherence to the City s and departments organizational values. 10. Performs a variety of shop work incidental to assigned maintenance activity. 11. Develops and maintains positive public relations with emphasis on customer service.

4 Page 4 of 8 Utilities Treatment Plant Maintenance Worker II In addition to the essential functions identified for the Utilities Treatment Plant Maintenance Worker I, the Utilities Treatment Plant Maintenance Worker II shall be able to do the following: Wastewater Treatment Facility: 1. Performs routine maintenance and repair work at the wastewater treatment facility and Stonegate; assists Plant Maintenance Mechanics. 2. Operates heavy equipment such as dump trucks, front-end loaders and tractors with auger attachments to dry, process, handle and remove bio-solids. 3. Applies, cleans, flushes and maintains odor control system; applies, cleans, flushes and maintains systems for fly and weed control. 4. Maintains/repairs wastewater effluent ponds and plant storm ponds. Water Treatment Plant: 1. Performs routine maintenance and repair work at the water treatment plant and related facilities; assists Plant Maintenance Mechanics. 2. Maintains/repairs backwash ponds and plant storm ponds. Both Plants: 1. Performs routine and basic maintenance tasks such as oil changes, air filter and belt replacements, etc. 2. Operates and maintains any or all of the following power equipment: dump truck, front-end loader, tractors with or without attachments, jackhammer, compressor, fork lift, mower, weed eater, auger, high-pressure washer, steam cleaner, portable pumps, generators or sand blasting machine. 3. Installs new, maintains and/or repairs broken water, sewer and landscape service lines as needed. 4. Builds forms, mixes and pours new concrete for sidewalks, curbs, foundations and other similar projects as needed. V. Job Related and Essential Qualifications: Note: The required level and scope of the following knowledge and skills relate to the level of the position as defined in the class characteristics. Utilities Treatment Plant Maintenance Worker I: A. Knowledge of:

5 Page 5 of 8 The use and purpose of hand tools and the ability to maintain and use them safely. Basic construction and maintenance materials, methods and terminology. Basic arithmetic. Hand and power tool operations. Personal computers, applications of word processing and computer programs. B. Skill at: Assisting in the repair of mechanical, plumbing and electrical systems. Maintaining accurate records and files. Use of computers and computer applications and software. Safe driving practices. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work. Making arithmetical calculations quickly and accurately. C. Ability to: Understand and follow oral and written instructions; work independently in the absence of supervision. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Perform routine math and algebra calculations. Demonstrate a high level of integrity. Meet the physical, mental and environmental demands of the job. Accept the input of supervisors and co-workers as well as provide input and be a genuine team player. Recognize, prioritize and accomplish needed tasks. Identify with management and City goals and objectives and understand and support City priorities and needs. Utilities Treatment Plant Maintenance Worker II In addition to the knowledge, skills and abilities identified for the Utilities Treatment Plant Maintenance Worker I, the Utilities Treatment Plant Maintenance Worker II shall have the following:

6 Page 6 of 8 A. Knowledge of: The use, purpose, care and the hazards associated with certain chemicals used in the water and wastewater field. General construction and maintenance materials, methods and terminology. B. Skills at: Simple blueprints and schematics. Carpentry, plumbing, heating, electrical and mechanical systems. Repairing and maintaining mechanical, plumbing and electrical systems. C. Ability to: Read and interpret codes, schematics and drawings. Analyze problems and generate alternatives. Troubleshoot a variety of problems. Prepare reports and efficiently maintain accurate records, demonstrate continuing effectiveness in maintaining the knowledge and skills required of the position. Keep abreast of new products, procedures and changing technology relevant to the position. Use initiative and exercise sound independent judgment. Use courtesy, tact and firmness in dealing with the public; evaluate alternative solutions and present recommendations; interact with the public effectively and courteously. VI. Physical Demands/Qualifications: 1. Working conditions in the office are clean, well lit and free from extremes of temperature and humidity. 2. Working conditions in the field are subject to variations in temperature, and may include wind and rain, and other elements. 3. Requires ability to work safely outdoors in all weather. 4. Performing heavy physical labor including lifting of objects above 50 pounds with assistance. 5. Ability to stand, sit, bend, climb, reach and walk for extended period.

7 Page 7 of 8 6. Ability to grasp and hold objects or tools with full range of motion in wrists and arms. 7. Work on slippery and uneven surfaces. 8. Hearing capacity sufficient to understand conversations, both in person and on the telephone. 9. Must be able to work in adverse conditions and may require exposure to confined spaces (utilizing a self-contained breathing apparatus), noise, noxious odors, gases and contact with water and/or wastewater. Also includes exposure to chemicals, biohazards, electrical shock, drowning, heights, confined spaces, weather exposure, trip/fall hazards, power tools and wild animals. 10. Ability to drive a motor vehicle. NOTE: Some accommodations may be made for some physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodations. VII. Non-Physical Demands/Qualifications: 1. Demonstrate a high level of integrity. 2. Possess a valid California driver s license. 3. Operate under deadlines. 4. Communicate information clearly and effectively both verbal and written. 5. Be organized and capable of managing projects to schedule. 6. Work with interruption. 7. Read and interpret codes, schematics and drawings. 8. Perform routine math and algebra calculations. 9. Analyze problems and generate alternatives. 10. Troubleshoot a variety of problems. VIII. Environmental Conditions: 1. Working conditions in the office are clean, well lit and free from extremes of temperature and humidity. 2. Working conditions in the field are subject to variations in temperature, and may include wind and rain, and other elements. 3. Exposure to chemicals, biohazards, electrical shock, drowning, heights, confined spaces, weather exposure, trip/fall hazards, power tools and wild animals.

8 Page 8 of 8 IX. Other duties and requirements: This class description lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Not all duties are necessarily performed by each incumbent. Incumbents may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.