Water Maintenance Technician I - Construction Services

The District:

Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD) is a progressive, values-driven agency, with an international reputation for its leading-edge financial management practices, water recycling program, water use efficiency practices, water banking, urban runoff treatment, and energy generation and storage. Established in 1961 as a California Water District under the provisions of the California Water Code, IRWD is an independent special district serving central Orange County. IRWD provides high-quality drinking water, reliable sewage collection and treatment, ground-breaking recycled water programs, and environmentally sound urban runoff treatment to its customers. As an independent, not-for-profit public agency, IRWD is governed by a publicly elected five-member Board of Directors. The Board is responsible for the District's policies and decision-making. Day-to-day operations are supervised by the General Manager. Additional information can be found at the District's website: www.IRWD.com.

IRWD Corporate Values

Irvine Ranch Water District believes that its values drive the character, culture, and capacity of our organization. IRWD was built on values, and we weave them into the fabric of everything we do. Values are the ingredients in our recipe for both institutional and individual success. They are a code of conduct to promote positive outcomes for others and ourselves. They are more than words on a wall or a website. We live by them every day. We pledge to keep them relevant in an ever-changing world. 

 


The Position
Under direct supervision, install, replace, repair, modify and maintain potable and recycled water in a large metropolitan water infrastructure.  May be required to participate in the District standby program and scheduled or unscheduled overtime.

 ** This recruitment will be used to fill a vacancy under the Primary Response/Leak Detection/USA group.**
 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED 

Receives general supervision from assigned supervisory or management personnel. Exercises no direct supervision over staff. 

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the entry level in the class series.  Positions at this level usually perform most of the duties required of the positions at the higher level, but are not expected to function at the same skill level and usually exercise less independent judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods.Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodation so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Perform appropriate maintenance, installation, repair, modification or fabrication of various District pipelines and systems per District specifications.
• Routinely required to work in the streets and provide own traffic control, according to District safety standards.
• Drive, operate, and maintain equipment, tools, and vehicles.
• Assume role of District representative to communicate with customers affected by scheduled work.
• Provide equipment and maintenance support to other departments.
• Comply with District Dechlorination Procedures.
• Ensure job site is left safe and clean.
• Work in permit and non-permit required confined space and rescue operations environment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, atlases, District Specification Book and SDS.
• Meet with contractors doing excavation and mark location of District facilities. Research location as needed.
• Maintain location log and file U.S.A. tickets, damage reports, and photos.
• Advise contractor about location requirements.
• Comply with District safety work-related practices and attend relevant safety training.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, Irvine Ranch Water District employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
Ability to:

• Effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of office/field employees, management, and vendors. 
• Represent the District in a professional manner when dealing with customers, outside contractors, and agency officials. 
• Advise and provide interpretation to others on how to apply policies, procedures, and standards to specific situations.
• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide. 
• Ability to calculate cubic yards and square footage and convert water equivalents.
• Effectively use of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel) and have keyboarding abilities sufficient to perform the job.
• Ability to use good personal judgment and discretion in performing all job functions.

Education and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.   A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Education:

• High School graduate or equivalent.

Experience:

• One (1) year of experience in water related maintenance, construction, installation or repair.  Familiarity with hand and power tools.

License / Certifications:

• Valid Class 'C' California Driver's License.
• State Water Resources Control Board Grade 1 Water Distribution Certification.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Ability to lift 50 lbs. on a routine basis and up to 90 lbs. with assistance.  Must be certified annually to wear respiratory equipment. Must be clean-shaven such that facial hair does not interfere with the fit of a tight-fitting respirator. Ability to exert heavy physical effort in heavy work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting, carrying, pushing, twisting and pulling. Ability to operate equipment and machinery with some operations requiring complex and rapid adjustments. Ability to work in a confined space environment and in underground and high locations.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Ability to work under sometimes uncomfortable conditions with exposure to environmental factors such as toxic agents, wildlife, disease, equipment, high-speed traffic or machinery.

All applicants are required to complete and submit a District application form online and answer the supplemental questionnaire. Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application.  Resumes or faxed copies will not be accepted in lieu of the District online application.  To apply, click on the "Apply" link located at the top of this page.

New users must create an account first. Click on this link for instructions on how to set up your account and apply for the first time: Online Employment Application Guide

Applications will be reviewed by the Human Resources Department and the subject matter expert.  Those applicants possessing the most pertinent qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process, which will include:

Oral Interview Examination (tentatively scheduled for March 13, 2025):will evaluate the candidates' experience, training, education, and abilities in relation to those factors which are essential for successful performance on the job.

Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application.  Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as you will not receive communications by any other method.
   
Equal Opportunity Employer
Irvine Ranch Water District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you consider yourself a person with a disability, you may contact the Human Resources Department for a reasonable accommodation.  

 

Salary : $59,987 - $110,323