Water Maintenance Worker I​/II

Water Maintenance Worker I/II

Water Maintenance Worker I: $4,542.09 - $5,520.92 Month

Water Maintenance Worker II: $5,013.61 - $6,094.07 Month

This recruitment process is open on a continuous basis and may close at any time. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Must attach a California Department of Health Services Grade II Water Distribution Operator Certification in order for application to be considered complete. The first review of applications will be completed on . Applicants appearing best qualified based upon a review of the application and responses to supplemental questions will be invited to participate in the testing process.

The City of El Segundo, incorporated in 1917, is a unique, quaint city by the sea. Home to approximately 17,000 residents and over 75,000 private sector employees of major aeronautical, sports, media, industrial and multiple Fortune 500 companies including Mattel, Chevron and most recently, the Los Angeles Times and Beyond Meat. Further, El Segundo has become the headquarters for major sports franchises, including the LA Lakers and LA Kings.

As the economy broadens, El Segundo is becoming home to a variety of high tech and "creative economy" start-up companies. This is reflected in the City motto "Where Big Ideas Take Off!"

Under direct supervision, performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks in the installation, construction, maintenance and repair of the City water distribution system, pumping and equipment maintenance operations.

Under general supervision, performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the installation, construction and maintenance of the City water distribution system, pumping and equipment maintenance operations.

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following duties and responsibilities, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of duties and responsibilities is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.

Water Maintenance Worker I:

• Operates equipment and assists in digging and back filling trenches; assists in the installation, maintenance, service and repair of selected aspects of existing and new water services; flushes water systems; assists in the performance of preventive maintenance on pumps, pump motors and equipment; performs maintenance and repairs on pump buildings and facilities.
• Maintains reservoir facilities and grounds; assists in and collects samples of domestic water as required for laboratory analysis.
• Performs pipe fitting and valve repair work; cuts and replaces concrete and/or asphalt.
• As a crew member, responds to emergency calls for assistance from the public or other agencies; takes appropriate public safety measures and initiates corrective action.
• Operates, maintains and performs minor repairs to equipment, tools and vehicles.

Water Maintenance Worker II:

• Assists lead worker in the training and daily work of less experienced water maintenance workers.
• Operates equipment, digs and backfills trenches; installs, maintains, services and repairs all aspects of existing and new water services; flushes water systems, performs preventive maintenance on pumps, pump motors and equipment; evaluates pumping operations and makes adjustments as necessary; performs maintenance and repairs on pump buildings and facilities.
• Adjusts reservoir to ensure adequate supply of domestic water, maintains reservoir facilities and grounds; adjusts chlorinators; chlorinates water; collects samples of domestic water as required for laboratory analysis.
• Performs pipe fitting and valve repair work; cuts and replaces concrete and/or asphalt.
• Responds to emergency calls for assistance from the public or other agencies; takes appropriate public safety measures and initiates corrective action.
• Operates, maintains and performs minor repairs to equipment, tools and vehicles.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Water Maintenance Worker I:

• Knowledge of water distribution facilities, general construction and maintenance procedures.
• Operating principles of valves, motors and pumps.
• Equipment capabilities, limitations and safe operating characteristics.
• Traffic laws, ordinances and regulations relating to the operation of assigned equipment.
• OSHA safety standards related to all aspects of assigned tasks.
• City geography and the layout of the water/ wastewater systems.

Skilled in:

• Performing semi-skilled and skilled construction and maintenance tasks.
• Installation, repair and maintenance of selected aspects of water/wastewater systems.
• Efficient and safe operation of power tools, equipment and vehicles.
• Reading blueprints.
• Reading meters, gauges and charts.
• Responding to public works…