Maintenance Worker II

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Maintenance Worker II

Salary

$87,963.20 - $112,611.20 Annually

Location

CA, CA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

01868-E

Division

Watersheds Operations and Maintenance

Unit

Watersheds Field Operations

Opening Date

03/04/2025

Closing Date

3/17/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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Description

Overview:

Do you have four (4) or more years of construction, trades, and/or field maintenance experience? Do you have a Class B Driver's license? Do you enjoy working outside as part of a team? If so, check out this opportunity!

Valley Water's Maintenance Worker II position works as part of a crew, performing maintenance and construction projects Valley Water-wide at water distribution facilities and along creeks, ponds, and reservoirs for flood control. Maintenance staff are responsible for performing a wide range of maintenance and construction tasks. Adaptability and flexibility regarding work assignments and the ability to get along well with a team is critical to success in this role. Maintenance Worker II’s regularly use a variety of construction tools.

This position works outside and will be subjected to difficult environmental conditions such as cold, heat or rain. There could be times when this position is called out at night to perform flood control activities during emergencies. If you are up to this challenge, apply now!

Our Commitment:

Racial equity, diversity and inclusion are integral to Valley Water. We are committed to building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment for all. We believe every member of our team enriches our diversity, contributes to inclusion, and strengthens belonging by broadening our perspective and collective understanding of the world around us to accomplish our mission to equitably provide safe, clean water, natural flood protections, and environmental stewardship.

About Valley Water:

Valley Water is a public agency with an operating and capital budget of $964 million, and over 900 employees. With headquarters in San José, Valley Water provides water supply, enhances streams and watersheds through creek restoration and habitat protection, provides flood protection for homes, schools, businesses and roadways, and partners with other agencies to provide trails and open space for the community.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Construct, maintain, and repair flood control infrastructure, groundwater recharge, and dam facilities.

• Support sediment removal and bank repair operations: count truck loads, complete truck tags, oversee contracted trucking, ensure truck load weight compliance, use survey equipment for grade checking, jobsite housekeeping, install project signage for public, work with biologists on fish rescue operations, and adhere to and install stream maintenance program best management practices (BMPs).

• Install and maintain dewatering systems including pumps, generators, and discharge pipes/hoses. Assist in performing preventive maintenance on pumps, valves, and other water distribution facilities.

• Construct and repair fences, remove inorganic trash and debris, build and remove small dams, perform concrete work, lay riprap, construct retaining walls, break and remove rubble, build forms, and other miscellaneous maintenance activities.

• Assist in various mechanical, electrical, carpentry, and painting tasks

• Maintain and repair urban access roads. Assist with asphalt patching and sealing.

• Inspect, operate, and haul equipment/tools to and from job sites, make operating adjustments, and perform minor preventive maintenance or repair. Assist light and heavy equipment operators transport, load, and unload equipment.

• Supervise contractors including flaggers, equipment operators, and laborers. Complete and submit labor receipts.

• Perform traffic control functions. Set up traffic control warning devices to safely direct traffic around or through work sites.

• Clean in stream trash racks and bridge piers for flood control. Operate chainsaws to remove trees and debris. Assist crane and heavy/light equipment operators to remove debris. Deliver, install, and/or fill emergency sandbags. Monitor and maintain canal for Water Utility canal operations.

• Maintain paper and electronic records of work performed.

• Inspect job sites for potential hazards. Operate a variety of hand and power tools, light equipment, and perform assignment in compliance with safety regulations.

• Maintain required safety trainings and preserve records. Participate in safety tailgate meetings.

Ideal Candidate's Background Includes:

Applicants whose experience and background best match the ideal experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education are considered ideal candidates for the position. To determine the top candidates, each applicant will be assessed based on the ideal candidate criteria as listed below.

Ideal Experience:

4+ years of field construction experience in the trades such as general construction (commercial or residential).

Ideal Skills and Abilities:

• Learn operational characteristics and limitations of light construction equipment.

• Learn pertinent laws and regulations including state and local Department of Transportation codes relating to the operation and transport of light construction equipment.

• Read and interpret maps, engineer drawings, and specifications.

• Perform traffic control functions.

• Perform maintenance of hand and power equipment and tools.

Ideal Knowledge:

• Practices, procedures, methods, tools, and equipment used in the construction, maintenance and repair of water distribution and flood control facilities.

• Operational characteristics of construction equipment and materials.

• Methods and techniques of concrete finishing.

• Operational characteristics of maintenance, hand and power equipment and tools.

• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.

Ideal Training and Education:

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

Required License or Certificate

Must have a satisfactory driving record and a valid California Class B driver’s license with tanker and air brake endorsements at the time of hire.

Special Requirement

Selected candidate will be required to successfully pass a medical examination and drug/alcohol screening.

To review the Classification Specification, please clickhere (https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/valleywater.org.us-west-1/s3fs-public/Maintenance%20Worker%20I-II%20-7-2020.pdf)

Watersheds Field Operations Unit (Position Code 181)

Valley Water Telework Program: Eligibility for telework will depend on the type of work performed, operational needs, and the ability for the employee to perform the essential functions of their job duties while teleworking. Employment with Valley Water requires employees to live within 150 miles of their primary physical work location located in San Jose, California by their start date.

This position requires the individual to be onsite and is typically not a teleworking position.

Selection Process

(1) The selection process may include one or more of the following: application review, application assessment, performance exercise, written exercise and/or interview.

(2) The Employment Application, Qualifying Information Questions and/or Supplemental Questions will be evaluated based on the ideal candidate criteria listed above. Resumes are highly recommended.

NOTE: Position and start date is subject to availability of funds. Valley Water retains the right to repost this position as deemed necessary.

Consideration may be given to existing applicant pools within the same classification.

Valley Water's Equal Opportunity Non-Discrimination Policy is available for review upon request.

Valley Water will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources in advance of any special needs by calling 408-630-2260.

Please be aware that once submitted all application materials become the property of Valley Water and will not be returned. Human Resources staff are not authorized to make copies of application materials for applicants.

The Santa Clara Valley Water District, now known as Valley Water, offers a comprehensive benefit package including, vacation, holidays, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, EAP, life and disability insurance. In addition, Valley Water participates in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). To view a summary of benefits, clickhere (https://www.valleywater.org/benefits)

01

I acknowledge that I have entered my Work Experience and Education on the employment application, and I am aware these are required fields. If they are not completed, the application is considered incomplete, and I will be disqualified as an applicant for the position.

• Yes

• No

  02

  Please answer the supplemental questions thoroughly, clearly, and concisely as the responses provided (along with the application) will be carefully reviewed to determine which candidates will move forward in the recruitment process. I have read this information and am aware of the importance of responses to the supplemental questions.

• Yes

• No

  03

  Have you achieved your high school diploma or equivalency?

• Have not completed the equivalent of twelfth grade

• High School Diploma

• GED

• Associate’s degree

• Bachelor’s degree

• Other

  04

  Please check the box that matches the number of years of work experience you have in construction, trades, and/or field maintenance.

• None

• Less than 4 years

• 4+ years or more

  05

  Please check the box that matches the type of driver’s license you possess. (Note: Valley Water will verify your license and satisfactory driving record with the DMV)

• No CA driver’s license

• CA Class C driver’s license

• CA Class B driver’s license with tanker and air brake endorsements

• CA Class B driver’s license

• CA Class A driver’s license with tanker and air brake endorsements

• CA Class A driver’s license

  06

  Please tell us how you gained the knowledge and experience that would be applied to this position, including information about your education, work experience, experience operating tools and light equipment.

  07

  Describe your experience operating commercial vehicles.

  08

  Employment with Valley Water requires employees to take an Oath as a Disaster Service Worker within California and to live within 150 miles of Valley Water Headquarters in San Jose, California by the start date. Valley Water does not cover relocation costs. If you live further than 150 miles from Valley Water Headquarters, please discuss your willingness to relocate if offered the position. If this does not apply to you, write "N/A".

  09

  Please list the full name of the regular/permanent Valley Water employee who referred you to this position (only one name will be accepted, so if multiple are listed, the first name provided will be documented as the referring employee). If this does not apply to you, write "N/A".

  Required Question

Employer

Santa Clara Valley Water District (CA)

Address

5750 Almaden Expressway

San Jose, California, 95118

Phone

1-408-630-2260

Website

https://www.valleywater.org

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