Capital Maintenance Tech Lead

Capital Maintenance Lead
Nampa,
City of Nampa

The principal function of an employee in this class is to perform routine and skilled work in the installation and maintenance of domestic and pressurized irrigation water systems and services. The work is performed under the supervision and direction of the Water Capital‑Maintenance Supervisor, but considerable leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative. The employee establishes and maintains effective working relationships with supervisors, other City employees, and the general public.

The principal duties of this class are performed in a water plant environment and at a variety of City service locations with exposure to hazardous chemicals, airborne pathogens, electrical hazards, construction equipment, below‑grade hazards, and adverse weather and traffic conditions.

• Installs and maintains domestic and non‑domestic new water line installations including main line pipes, valves, meters, and distribution lines in a safe and efficient manner and in compliance with City and Federal rules and regulations and ISPWC standards.
• Maintains, replaces and services existing domestic and non‑domestic water services and line installations in compliance with City, State, and Federal rules and regulations.
• Performs emergency shut‑down or repair work on all domestic and non‑domestic water systems, responding in a timely manner to emergency or flood calls to minimize water damage while maintaining compliance with AWWA, State, and EPA standards.
• Installs and tests new construction meter sets as scheduled.
• Installs and maintains fire hydrants according to a scheduled program.
• Maintains and repairs hydraulic pumps and equipment, and vacuum excavator.
• Installs forms and pours concrete for boxes, sidewalks, and gutters; breaks pavement, places and repairs lines and makes temporary surface repairs; and performs basic landscaping operations to return the job site to its original condition.
• Operates a variety of complex heavy, light, and motorized equipment, including backhoe, excavator, skid steer, vacuum excavator, hydraulic valve exerciser, tapping machines and other related equipment in accordance with licensing and safety standards, scheduling vehicle and equipment maintenance.
• Prepares work zone to minimize potential danger areas and alerts the public; ensures public and operational safety, including interacting with the public and other agencies regarding service outages and road closures.
• Assumes responsibility for other duties as required or assigned, maintains CEUs and attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions and reviews publications and audio‑visual materials to remain current on principles, practices, and new developments.
• Communicates work progress accurately to the supervisor and designated others, including potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved approaches.
• Responds to citizens’ questions and comments courteously and in a timely manner.
• Coordinates regularly with appropriate parties to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of inter‑departmental operations and activities.
• Meets attendance standards and work deadlines and performs all work assignments promptly and effectively.

• Accountability – Accept responsibility and account for actions.
• Analytical Skills – Use thinking and reasoning to solve problems.
• Commitment to Safety – Understands, encourages, and carries out integrated safety management principles.
• Detail Oriented – Pays meticulous attention to all aspects of a task.
• Financial Aptitude – Understands and explains economic and accounting information, prepares and manages budgets, and makes sound long‑term investment decisions.
• Innovative – Seeks solutions beyond standard approaches.
• Judgment – Formulates sound decisions using available information.
• Problem Solving – Finds proactive solutions for or to work‑related problems.
• Reliability – Dependable and trustworthy.
• Time Management – Utilizes available time effectively for necessary job tasks.

• High School Graduate or GED – Required.
• Six plus years of…