A Full Time Overnight Maintenance Person

Maintenance Worker II
Valley Water
Job Type: Full-Time
Watersheds Operations and Maintenance
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? 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. 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. We are committed to building and sustaining a working environment where all individuals are respected and valued. We believe every member of our team brings unique perspectives that enhance our ability to serve the public effectively. By fostering a workplace with employees from the communities we serve, we broaden our collective understanding of the world around us and strengthen our mission to equitably provide safe, clean water, natural flood protections, and environmental stewardship.
About Valley Water:
Valley Water's mission is to provide Santa Clara County with safe, clean water for a healthy life, environment, and economy. 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.
To learn how Valley Water provides safe, clean water and environmental stewardship for the Santa Clara community, please click here
Construct, maintain, and repair flood control, groundwater recharge facilities, and dams; perform concrete work; Count truck loads; complete truck tags; and makes sure operators are properly loading trucks.
Construct, repair, and maintain dams, channels, roads, and other water distribution and flood control properties.
Operate pumps, generators, and small equipment. Assist in performing preventive maintenance on pumps, valves, and other water distribution facilities; assist Valley Water staff in various mechanical, electrical, carpentry, and painting work.
direct traffic around work sites.
Haul equipment to and from job sites; inspect equipment, make operating adjustments, and perform minor preventive maintenance and repair.
Check job site for potential hazards; determine precautions for equipment operation; operate power tools and light equipment and perform assignment in compliance with safety regulations.
Installing hoses, generators, and pumps for water diversions, work with biologists on fish rescue operations, install geotextile fabric for erosion control projects, use survey equipment for grade checking, set up construction signs along trails and roadways, flagging, directing truckers on sediment and erosion control projects, adhere to and install stream maintenance program best management practices (BMPs).
Supervise contracted labor staff, flaggers, and equipment operators, fill out truck tags and labor sheets, assist light and heavy equipment operators transporting, loading, and unloading equipment.
Chain saw work removing trees and debris along creeks, rivers, and along access roads for flood control, trash rack and pier nose clearing for flood control, crane rigging for debris removal, emergency sandbag installation, canal tending for Water Utility.
estimate and document volume of obstructions that caused blockages.
Four (4) years of construction or field maintenance experience.

Learn practices, procedures, methods, tools, and equipment used in the construction, maintenance, and repair of raw water distribution and flood protection facilities.
Learn to perform a variety of preventive maintenance on Valley Water facilities.
Learn methods and techniques of concrete finishing.
Learn chainsaw operator safety and obtain certification.
Learn to use common desktop applications and software.
Perform heavy manual labor.
Operate a variety of maintenance tools and equipment.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
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.
Perform maintenance of hand and power equipment and tools.
Operational characteristics of maintenance, hand and power equipment, and tools.
Methods and techniques of construction maintenance.
Practices, procedures, methods, tools, and equipment used in the construction, maintenance and repair of raw water distribution and flood protection facilities.
Operational characteristics of construction equipment and materials.
Methods and techniques of concrete finishing.
Operational characteristics of maintenance, hand and power equipment and tools.
Ideal Training and Education:
Training: 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.
Watersheds Field Operations Unit (Position Code 1029)
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.
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. Valley Water retains the right to repost this position as deemed necessary.
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 View phone number on click.appcast.io.
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.