Water Systems Technician I Valley Center Municipal Water District

Overview

Valley Center Municipal Water District is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Water Systems Technician I. Under supervision of the Water Systems Supervisor, incumbents are responsible for performing a variety of routine duties related to operating and maintaining the District's water distribution system. Incumbents are responsible for performing routine activities while acquiring knowledge and skills to perform higher-level work to include : inspecting system operations, performing preventive maintenance, operating the distribution system and checking water levels and chlorine residuals. Incumbents may work a varied work week, different shifts, assist in standing duty and must be able to respond to emergencies as deemed necessary by the District, and may be required to work in wastewater facilities to include collection, distribution and reclamation.

Typical responsibilities and expectations include operating and maintaining the District's water system, monitoring water usage, performing preventive maintenance, and responding to emergencies as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate the District's water system; analyze and determine the District's need for water; read and interpret monitoring devices on water usage and distribution; calculate and adjust chemical dosages; log and record readings; order water from County Water Authority; regulate the transfer of water between reservoirs within the District's distribution system.
• Routinely monitor and inspect the operation of all pumping stations, reservoirs, aqueduct connections, chlorination facilities, automatic valves, instrumentation and controls, control room and bypass systems to ensure optimum operations; check water levels and chlorine residuals in reservoirs; adjust packing on pumps and notify appropriate personnel of maintenance problems.
• May collect and deliver to an accredited laboratory a variety of water samples for analyses; perform standard field laboratory tests and analyses; maintain records of operations; investigate water quality and high / low pressure complaints.
• Perform a variety of plant and machinery maintenance operations; perform repairs on automatic valves; repair leaks and respond to other water distribution emergency situations.
• Drive various vehicles; use hand and power tools and equipment related to the trade; observe proper safety precautions, particularly in dealing with hazardous chemicals such as chlorine; read drawings and blueprints.
• A more detailed job description can be found on the District's website.

Qualifications

Physical Demands & Work Environment

Physical Demands : While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to use hands and fingers to grasp, feel, and reach; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, and smell. The incumbent frequently is required to sit, stand and walk. The incumbent must regularly lift and / or move from 25 to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. May be required to medically qualify and wear a District approved respirator.

Work Environment : While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is regularly exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; and risk of electrical shock. The incumbent is frequently exposed to wet and / or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts. The incumbent is occasionally exposed to vibration. The noise level will range from moderate to very loud.

Application Procedure

A District Application is required for consideration for this position and is available online at www.valleycenterwater.org or at our District office located at 29300 Valley Center Road, Valley Center. Office hours are 7 : 00am to 4 : 30pm Monday – Thursday and 7 : 00am to 3 : 30pm on Friday. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed District application. Please direct any questions to Stephanie Lackerdas at (760) 735-4525.

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