Utility Worker

This posting will create an eligibility list of qualified candidates to fill current and future Utility Worker I vacancies.

A Utility Worker I provides services performing a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled duties. They may assist skilled technical labor in the performance of their assignments in duties that are of an unskilled or semi-skilled nature.

Employees in this classification are assigned to perform non-skilled and semi-skilled assignments independently and within a team environment. Work assignments typically require providing services and interaction with SMUD customers and employees throughout SMUD’s service area and facilities. General scope of work is Custodial, Grounds, Material Handling/Delivery, Workstations/Space configuration, Waste & Recycle collection/disposal, and General Labor.

• Performs event, conference and meeting room configurations/setups. Setups include arranging tables, chairs, signs, displays, stages and modular wall systems to accommodate the various room configurations and meetings.
• Performs special event setups to include stages, banners, signs, fencing, BBQ’s, tents, tables, chairs, and other miscellaneous items as needed.
• Performs custodial work; general cleaning, moping, empties trash and recyclables into appropriate containers, dumpsters and compactors.
• Operates and empties hydraulic/electric cardboard and recyclable balers.
• Performs inspections of fire life safety equipment such as fire extinguishers and emergency eyewash stations.
• Operates small motorized equipment, mowers, yard sweeping equipment, forklifts, backhoes, aerial lifts and small cranes.
• Performs tasks for grounds such as trimming, mowing, edging, digging, sweeping, leaf removal, weed abatement, debris pickup/disposal.
• Paints by brush, roller or spray. Operates a paint spray gun for painting signs, name plates, transformers and other various projects as needed.
• Performs the installation and modification of workstations, including height adjustment of desktops and reconfigurations.
• Performs the installation and modification of Ergotrons and sit-to-stand ergon workstations.
• Pickup and relocate employee’s materials and supplies for moves including chairs, boxes, books, tools and equipment.
• Operates SMUD vehicles, including small, medium and large size trucks that may require special licenses. Utilizes trailers to move equipment, materials and equipment safely throughout SMUD.
• Operate and maintain powered hand tools and equipment used in the performance of their duties.
• Supports and assist on a team or independently the crafts and other trades with labor for non-technical, semi-skilled work assignments as needed.
• Logs and documents records as required for compliance.

• High School diploma or equivalent

• Three (3) years or more of progressively responsible relevant work experience of facility systems in the maintenance, installation, repair or construction of external and internal building components and/or systems.

• Must possess and maintain a valid California Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record not more than two moving violations in the last two years. A Class A Driver’s license may be required and, in addition, the position may require hazardous materials and tanker endorsements within six months of hire.
• Candidates appointed to positions requiring a Class A Driver’s license must undergo an initial drug and alcohol screen and submit to random drug and alcohol screens as required by the U.S. Department of Transportation DOT.

Understanding of maintenance procedures; knowledge of SMUD policies and procedures related to administration, functions, services, departments, divisions, personnel, contracting, and procurement, assigning and reviewing work assignments; principles and practices for motivating, and coaching.

Work in a service oriented environment as a team member. Read and interpret written instructions, such as work orders, tailboards and diagrams. Retain, remember and follow a series of directions, oral and written; perform physically…