Water Maintenance Technician III (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 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.IRWD's employees enjoy working in a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment where they form strong bonds with fellow employees. To ensure effective communication and promote a collaborative team environment, employees report to work each day in the office or in the field, depending on their positions.

The Position:
Under direction, plans, coordinates, and leads staff responsible for the maintenance and repair of District potable and recycled water distribution systems infrastructure and related facilities, and performs related duties as assigned. May be required to participate in the District’s standby program and scheduled or unscheduled overtime.

Provides technical and functional direction to assigned staff; reviews and controls quality of work; inspects and evaluates work in progress and upon completion to ensure that maintenance, repair, and project activities are performed in accordance with District standards and specifications. 

Monitors quality of work and identifies opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures; provides recommendations concerning process changes to the supervisor; and implements changes and improvements after approval. 

Trains employees in work methods, use of tools and equipment, and relevant safety precautions.

Receives and responds to calls for leaks; evaluates and makes determination of responsibility (District or customer); identifies and monitors points of water loss; locates and troubleshoots water leaks in mains and service lines; cleans out around damaged area; removes excess water; shuts down water service.

Inspects, installs, replaces and maintains meter boxes and lids; isolates damaged facilities and equipment for subsequent repairs.

Identifies need for utility markings at job site to determine location for excavation; obtains encroachment permits for maintenance crews, generates a permanent paving list for paving contractor, and contacts Underground Service Alert (USA) agency; marks location of District utilities; meets with and advises contractors and staff of location requirements.

Coordinates water system maintenance projects with city, county, state agencies and USA agency.

Must meet the minimum locators’ training guidelines and practices per the Best Practices guide of the Common Ground Alliance. 

Locate and field mark the existence of subsurface installations according to the California Government Code 4216 and in conformance with the uniform color code.

Must be trained in the use of a minimum single-frequency utility locating device. 

Coordinates with excavators, operators and local agencies to perform locating of subsurface installations. Responsible for installation, testing, replacement and repair of all size meters, both in the field and meter shop for domestic, untreated and recycled water distribution systems and for maintaining all District meter information databases.

Install, maintain, test, calibrate, repair, troubleshoot and make recommendations for modification to all sizes (5/8” to 36”) and types of District meters including: positive displacement, turbine, single jet and propeller.

Diagnose meter failures and repair/replace as appropriate. 

Coordinate with Engineering Department on new meter installations with customers, contractors and developers for recycled and domestic water meters.

Ensure customer and interdepartmental coordination for water interruption to perform meter maintenance. 

Operates and maintains various vehicles and tools; inspects, services, and makes minor adjustments to vehicles and tools.

Controls traffic around work sites to ensure safe conditions for the general public, consultants/contractors, and District workers.

Receives, investigates, and resolves customer inquiries, complaints, and requests for service; advises customers of problems and suggests solutions; refers customers to other departments and agencies and/or creates work orders, as appropriate.

Reads and interprets as-builts, maps, schematics, drawings, diagrams, and related technical documentation.

Inspects infrastructure and facilities for safety issues, system integrity, and possible future work projects; provides recommendations to the supervisor.

Provides information and demonstrations on how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions.

Performs pre-trip safety inspection on vehicles and equipment to be used daily; ensures parts and materials are

available and stocked on the crew truck.

Maintains work areas in a clean and orderly condition, including securing equipment and tools at the close of the workday.

Maintains accurate logs and records of work performed and materials and equipment used.

Observes and complies with all District and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols. Attends relevant training. 

Collaborates with team members to complete projects efficiently and safely.

Performs related duties as assigned. 

Complies with district’s dechlorination procedures when responding to leaks. 

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.

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:  Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.

Experience:  Four (4) years of experience performing water infrastructure/facilities maintenance and repair work.

Licenses and Certifications

Knowledge of:

• Principles of providing functional direction and training.
• Principles, practices, techniques, equipment, and tools required for maintaining hydraulic control and system valves, and related equipment found in a large metropolitan water infrastructure. 
• Procedures for accurately locating and marking utilities. 
• Operational characteristics, use of, and maintenance requirements of vehicles and related hand and power tools required for the work.
• Traffic control procedures. 
• Occupational hazards and safety standards related to the work, including driving rules and practices and working in confining spaces. 
• Principles of mathematics and the application to assigned work.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping.
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations as well as industry standards and best practices pertinent to the assigned area of responsibility.
• District and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.   
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service, by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and District staff. 
• Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.

Ability to:

• Plan, organize, and coordinate the work of assigned staff. 
• Effectively provide staff leadership and work direction
• Lead and perform a variety of tasks in the preventive maintenance and repair of District potable and recycled water distribution systems infrastructure.
• Make determination for leak repair responsibility.
• Follow and adhere to USA procedures and requirements. 
• Set up and operate traffic control around construction areas.
• Read and interpret information from as-builts, maps, schematics, drawings, diagrams, and related technical documentation.
• Safely and effectively use, operate, and maintain hand and power tools, equipment, and vehicles required for the work.
• Maintain a variety of filing, record keeping, and tracking systems of work performed.
• Perform mathematical computations with accuracy. 
• Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and judgment within general policy and procedural guidelines.
• Organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.
• Communicate clearly and concisely.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. 
• Effectively use computer systems and software applications relevant to work performed to perform work tasks.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

Must possess mobility to work in the field; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform light to medium physical work; to sit, stand, and walk on level, uneven, or slippery surfaces; reach, twist, turn, kneel, bend, stoop, squat, crouch, grasp, and make repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties; to climb and descend ladders; to operate various equipment and tools; to operate a motor vehicle and visit various District sites; and vision to locate utilities and read printed materials and a computer. The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking in operational areas and to work in confined spaces. Finger dexterity is needed to operate tools and repair and equipment. Employees must possess the ability to carry, push, pull, and lift materials and objects weighing 50 pounds, and up to 90 pounds with the use of proper equipment. 

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Employees work in the field and are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road/traffic hazards, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, hazardous physical substances and fumes, dust, and air contaminants. 

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS

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: will assess candidates’ experiences, qualifications, and abilities that are crucial for success in this role. During this examination, candidates will have the opportunity to discuss their background, including education, training, and relevant professional experiences. This in-person interview will allow evaluators to assess the candidate’s interpersonal communication skills and evaluate their overall qualification for the position.

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 : $79,872 - $119,309