Facilities Technician

Job Description

Facilities Technician (469)

Education and Experience

Minimum Requirements:

Graduation from high school or possession of a GED; and
Three (3) years of water, recycled water, and wastewater systems installation and maintenance experience, including at least two (2) years at a level equivalent to Water/Sewer Maintenance Worker II; and
Experience in reading and interpreting plans and specifications

License

Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license is required at time of application
Possession of a valid Class A or B California Commercial driver's license is desirable

Certificates

Possession of the following certificates is required at time of application and for the duration of appointment:

A valid Water Distribution System Operator Certificate (Grade D-2 or above) issued by the California Department of Health Services; and
A valid Collection System Maintenance Certificate (Grade 1 or above) issued by the California Water Environment Association

Distinguishing Characteristics

The Facilities Technician position is responsible for the location of Water and Sewer Utilities’ underground facilities for Underground Service Alert (U.S.A.), locating underground excavation, and inspection of all public water system construction by contractors for private development. The incumbent works closely with the public (residential and commercial) and with private contractors.

Typical Duties

Each position in this classification may not include all the duties listed below, nor do the examples cover all duties that may be performed.

Under general supervision:

Performs skilled work to locate and mark various utility service lines for contractors before the start of excavation, either independently or as a member of a crew
Trains personnel in the use of, and the standard procedures related to, utility location equipment
Coordinates work with other departments, divisions, sections, utilities, and customers
Reviews construction drawings, blueprints, utility plans, and utility locate requests
Assists in verifying compliance with rules and regulations for water, recycled water, and wastewater
Maintains records and generates reports on work in progress and general construction operations
Inspects water and recycled water facility construction
Ensures compliance with all City inspection requirements
Certifies the acceptability of each water and wastewater facility job upon its completion
Checks facility records and prepares as-built plans
Verifies location of mapped facilities and assists in revising utility maps
Inspects street re-surfacing projects for raising water and sewer surface facilities (manholes, outboxes)
May coordinate points of City facilities using a handheld Global Positioning System
May assist in the training of personnel as assigned
Performs other related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

Standards and procedures pertaining to the installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of water, recycled water, and wastewater system facilities
Street construction practices
Layout of City and location of all facilities of the Water and Sewer Utilities
Proper use and maintenance of utility locating equipment for underground facilities
Construction and construction drawings, blueprints, specifications and utility plans, especially for underground facilities
Traffic control
Confined space safety practices

Ability to:

Deal tactfully and courteously with others
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Work in a team-based environment and achieve common goals
Read and interpret construction drawings, blueprints, SCADA, utility plans and specifications
Effectively handle multiple priorities, organize workload, and meet strict deadlines
Maintain records or log of activities concerning inspections and discussions with contractors
Communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively, both orally and in writing
Follow written and verbal instructions
Lift 90 pounds of static weight
Bend, stoop, reach, carry, crawl, climb and lift as necessary to perform assigned duties

Supervision Received

Works under the general supervision of the Assistant Water Superintendent, the Senior Water Utility Engineer, or other supervisor as assigned.

Supervision Exercised

May assist in the training of personnel as assigned.

Other Requirements

May be required to carry and use a City-issued pager and/or other electronic communications device during working hours
May be required to work weekends, special shifts, unusual hours in the performance of duties and emergency situations, and be available on an "on call" basis
Incumbents with a Class A or B Commercial driver’s license may be subject to drug and/or alcohol testing as mandated by federal regulations
Must be able to perform all of the essential functions of the job classification

Approved, May 2007