Maintenance Technician I/II - CPEN

Maintenance Technician

This position is contingent upon the candidate's ability to obtain and maintain access approval for both DBIDS CPEN and DBIDS Naval Weapons Station.

This is a full-time, benefited term appointment with Fallbrook Public Utility District for an initial period of five (5) years. The selected candidate will be an employee of the District, not a federal employee, and will receive full benefits, including participation in the District's retirement system.

Continuation beyond the initial term may be considered based on funding availability, operational needs, satisfactory performance, and approval by the partnering federal agency; however, extension is not guaranteed. The District intends to provide a minimum of six (6) months' notice prior to the end of the term regarding the status of the position.

During the term appointment, the employee may apply for and be considered for other District positions in accordance with applicable District policies and procedures.

Duty Location: Wastewater Treatment Plant, Camp Pendleton and Fallbrook, California.

This series specification describes two classes that perform varied potable, recycled and wastewater equipment maintenance and mechanical work; a variety of routine facility and grounds maintenance and landscaping duties; building electrical and lighting maintenance, and pump and motor maintenance; reads, records and reports readings; cleans and maintains equipment along with repairs and performs related work as required.

Maintenance Technician I

The Maintenance Technician I performs the maintenance and mechanical tasks involving the use of hand tools and motorized equipment; performs grounds keeping and janitorial work, including herbicide/pesticide application and tree trimming; performs routine preventative maintenance tasks related to pumps, motors, and various mechanical equipment; provides assistance with complex electrical and mechanical installation and maintenance tasks and engages in on-the-job training.

Maintenance Technician II

Positions at the Maintenance Technician II level are regularly assigned to perform semiskilled and skilled tasks in the maintenance and operation of the District's water and wastewater systems. Incumbents at this level operate a variety of light and moderately heavy equipment to perform routine maintenance and mechanical tasks, including routine maintenance of pumps, motors, electrical and mechanical equipment. Incumbents are assigned maintenance where they are expected to have sufficient skill and knowledge to work productively and safely without constant direction and supervision.

Maintenance Technician I

Knowledge of:

• Common grounds keeping and facility maintenance tools and methods;
• Proper selection and use of tools and equipment used in the repair and maintenance of pumps, electrical motors, valves, and pipeline equipment;
• Basic English usage, oral and written; and
• Basic safety practices, including lockout/tagout procedures.

Ability to:

• Operate grounds keeping equipment;
• Perform custodial duties;
• Operate a vehicle observing legal and defensive driving practices;
• Use tools and make repairs to pumps, electrical motors, valves and motors;
• Make accurate inspections of operating equipment, and assess the basic operational condition of the water, wastewater and recycled water equipment;
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions;
• Maintain accurate records;
• Recognize unusual or dangerous basic operating conditions and take rapid appropriate action;
• Move heavy hoses and pumps from various tanks to pump out flows, then clean out debris, grit and sludge in each tank; and
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Maintenance Technician II

In addition to the knowledge of a Maintenance Technician I:

• Computerized maintenance management system recordkeeping procedures;
• Various types of pumps, motors, and valves commonly used in water/wastewater treatment and distribution;
• General understanding of the water/wastewater trade;
• Knowledge of tools, equipment and methods used in the repair and maintenance of pumps, electric motors, valves and pipeline equipment;
• Safety precautions, including lockout/tagout procedures for energy source isolation, especially related to electrical power circuits for distribution, controls, and motors; and
• Strong understanding of pumps, motors, valves and pipelines equipment

Ability to:

• Work productively on varied tasks without immediate supervision and guidance;
• Perform semiskilled and limited skilled work in potable, recycled and wastewater maintenance and mechanical work;
• Use hand tools, precision measuring devices, and metal fabrication tools skillfully;
• Operate light, medium and heavy equipment effectively in standard operations; and
• Effectively, and independently troubleshoot water, wastewater and recycled water equipment problems.

License and Certification

• Possession of a valid and appropriate California driver's license
• Plant Maintenance Technologist I or Mechanical Technologist certification
• Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I
• Mechanical Technologist II certification

Education, Training and Experience

Education: High school graduation or GED.

Training & Experience:

Maintenance Technician I: High school graduation or GED and one year of experience performing grounds keeping and routine building maintenance work involving the use of hand and power tools and the performance of strenuous manual labor.

Maintenance Technician II: High school graduation or GED three years of responsible and varied experience in the installation, maintenance and repair of a potable water treatment and/or distribution system equipment, or wastewater and/or recycled water system equipment; or three years of experience at or equivalent to the level of Maintenance Technician I at Fallbrook Public Utility District from which the incumbent has acquired the knowledge and abilities listed above.

Salary Range

Maintenance Technician I:

18 = No Certification - $38.49 - $48.08

19 = Plant Maintenance Technologist I or Mechanical Technologist I - $ 39.45 - $49.27

20 = Plant Maintenance Technologist I or Mechanical Technologist I + Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I - $40.44 - $50.51

Maintenance Technician II:

21 = No Certification - $41.46 - $51.77

22 = Plant Maintenance Technologist I or Mechanical Technologist I + Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I - $ 42.49 $ 53.07

23 = Mechanical Technologist II + Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I - $43.55 - $54.39

24 = Mechanical Technologist II + Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I + CWEA EIT Grade 1 - $44.64 - $55.75

Fallbrook Public Utility District