Property Maintenance Technician (Diamond Valley Lake) - Metropolitan Water District - Winchester, CA - EXPIRED
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Job Information:
Company: Metropolitan Water District
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a consortium of twenty-six cities and water districts that provides drinking water to nearly 19 million people in Southern California. Metropolitanís mission is to provide its service area with adequate and reliable supplies of high quality water to meet current and future needs in an environmentally and economically responsible way. Metropolitanís facilities include the 242-mile Colorado River Aqueduct, five conventional water treatment plants with a combined capacity of 2.3 billion gallons per day, nine surface water reservoirs, 800 miles of pipeline, and 16 hydroelectric power plants. PROPERTY MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
Metropolitanís Asset Management Unit within the Real Property Group has one (1) opening for a Property Maintenance Technician available at its Diamond Valley Lake Reservoir in Winchester, California.
SUMMARY
This journey level position is responsible for preventive and corrective maintenance of Metropolitan owned residential facilities and buildings. Responsible for responding to service requests and performing required troubleshooting and maintenance to resolve issues and ensure the property is optimally functional; and the general upkeep of the inside and outside of residential facilities and other buildings.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Positions at this level are fully competent and apply the full range of specialized skills and job knowledge in area of specialization; adapts procedures, operations, techniques, tools, materials, and/or equipment to meet needs of area of specialization. Uses judgment in interpreting and adapting guidelines such as policies, regulations, precedents, and work directions for application to specific cases or problems. The decision regarding what needs to be done depends upon the analysis of the subject, phase, or issues involved in each assignment, and the chosen course of action may have to be selected from many alternatives. The work involves treating a variety of conventional problems, questions, or situations in conformance with established criteria.
JOB DUTIES
1. Responds to service requests and performs general residential and building troubleshooting, preventive and corrective maintenance, and repair including carpentry, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, and locksmithing.
2. Performs work related to the make ready of vacant residential facilities including but not limited to painting, sanding, and varnishing, tile repair and/or replacement, flooring repair and/or replacement, dry wall repair, fixture repair and/or replacement, window repair and/or replacement, and similar work on the exterior to prepare the residential facility for occupancy. Completes repairs to ensure the property is optimally functional, presentable, and safe.
3. Performs minor residential and building equipment, furniture, and/or appliance assembly and installations.
4. Performs required building and residential safety and regulatory inspections.
5. Serves as liaison with residents and/or building occupants, and District and non-District maintenance personnel regarding maintenance, installation, repair, and authorizations.
6. Prepares appropriate forms such as requisitions for purchases of equipment, parts, and tools, and/or services from District and non-district maintenance personnel.
7. Initiates and tracks repair and maintenance orders.
8. Fabricates and installs seismic bracing for appliances and other miscellaneous materials as needed.
9. Inspects and verifies emergency supplies and first aid equipment.
10. Transports supplies, parts, and equipment.
11. Performs other related Property Maintenance Technician job duties as required. JOB REQUIREMENTS: EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience: High school diploma or certificate of high school equivalency and six years of relevant experience.
Relevant experience is defined as a combination of 6 years of demonstrated experience performing carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, HVAC, locksmithing, troubleshooting, and general repair and maintenance tasks to maintain properties and mechanical systems in good condition; maintaining complete records of scheduled maintenance tasks and costs; responding to emergency situations and taking appropriate action; and/or conducting annual property inspections to ensure that properties are safe, contacting tenants for scheduling repairs, and maintaining work areas in a clean and professional manner while complying with building and residential codes in a building and/or residential environment.
Required Knowledge of: Troubleshooting, maintenance and repair, related to carpentry, electrical and mechanical systems, HVAC, plumbing, and locksmithing; building and residential safety codes and regulations; and current office technology and equipment.
Required Skills and Abilities to: Use power equipment and hand tools; apply general rules related to building and residential repair and maintenance; use independent judgment and exercise discretion; problem solve; prioritize and multi-task; communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; work independently and in a team environment; and operate current office equipment including computers and supporting applications.
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
Employees in this position may be required to obtain and maintain the following certifications, licensing and registrations:
Certificates
ï Forklift Certification
ï Manlift Certification
ï Respirator Certification
Licenses
ï Valid California Class C Driver License or equivalent from you state of residency that allows you to drive in the course of your employment is required at the time of application.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS, WORK ENVIRONMENT, AND VISION REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met or may be encountered by an employee to successfully perform the job duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job duties.
Expectations of Hours of Service, Emergency and Stand-by Service:
Employees in this position may be required to work off-shift hours and/or rotating stand-by service to address operational needs and emergencies as required. May be required to work extended periods away from the normal reporting location.
Physical Demands: Heavy tasks may require lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds, with intermittent need to lift and carry materials and/or equipment weighing up to 100 pounds with assistance. Frequently requires pushing, pulling, turning and positioning parts, assemblies, equipment and tools weighing as much as 100 pounds with assistance. May be required to lift and move heavy items with the assistance of others and with lifting devices such as jacks, hoists and cranes of varied types and capacities. Physical effort includes frequent walking, stooping, bending, reaching, standing, crawling, climbing, kneeling and sitting for long periods of time. At times may be required to use respiratory filtration and personal protection devices.
Work Environment: Work is performed indoors and outdoors in vehicular high traffic areas and at large pumping, treatment, hydroelectric or control facilities or other assets under all types of conditions, including extreme temperatures, open and confined spaces ranging from crawl spaces to attics as well as varied types of terrains. Job tasks may require working from heights and functioning from lifts, hoists, buckets, scaffolds, and overhead and truck mounted cranes over surfaces ranging from earthen materials to concrete, steel and water. Work activity may be frequently conducted in close proximity to electrically energized equipment including high voltage systems. The work environment frequently involves exposure to equipment and tools producing high levels of noise, as well as potentially dangerous materials and chemicals that require careful adherence to extensive safety precautions, rules and regulations.
Vision Requirements: Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
Work Schedule: 4/10, Monday ñ Thursday, 6:00 am to 4:30 pm
Job Related Selection Criteria:
- 50% Technical knowledge of general maintenance and repair in the related fields of carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, HVAC, and mechanical systems required to maintain properties in good condition and maintaining complete records of scheduled maintenance tasks and costs
- 10% Teamwork
- 10% Effective Oral Communication Skills
- 10% Effective Written Communication Skills
- 10% Organizational Skills
- 10% Job Preparation (education, experience & training relevant to the position)
100% Total Benefits:
- Competitive compensation
- Excellent medical, dental, life, vision
- Retirement plans, including pension plan and 401k
- Tuition reimbursement
- Training and advancement opportunities
- Excellent working environment
- Public transportation reimbursements and van pools
For more information on MWD benefits, please use the following link: http://www.mwdh2o.com/PDF_Careers/benefits.pdf
This job announcement has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. To receive a copy of the complete job description, please send an email to [email protected].
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities, who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process, please call (213) 217-7738 or email [email protected].
MWD is a Federal and State EO employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories. To apply for this position, please copy and paste the following link into your browser address bar: https://mwdh2o.contacthr.com/63423181
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