What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Worker I-II position at Turlock Irrigation District?
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Maintenance Worker I is the entry level class in the Maintenance Worker series. This class is distinguished from the Maintenance Worker II class by the performance of the more routine maintenance tasks and duties assigned to positions within the series. Since this class is typically used as a training class, employees may have only limited or no directly related work experience.
Maintenance Worker II is the full journey level class in the Maintenance Worker series. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Maintenance Worker I by the performance of the full range of maintenance duties including the operation of the full range of tools and mechanical equipment related to a specific assignment under general supervision. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the Maintenance Worker I class, or when filled from the outside, require prior experience in construction and maintenance.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Maintenance Worker I
Receives immediate supervision from supervisory and management staff.
Maintenance Worker II
Receives general supervision from supervisory and management staff.
Exercises functional and technical supervision over lower level maintenance staff.
Perform work in the construction, repair, cleaning, and maintenance of irrigation canals, ditches, pipelines, pumplines and structures
Perform general carpentry, electrical, painting, plastering, plumbing, mechanical and other similar major and minor repair, alteration and installation work to District facilities, equipment and buildings.
Operate and maintain construction and gunite-related equipment and hand/power tools such as dump trucks, loader, backhoe, mowers, edgers and blowers. Perform preventive maintenance on construction and gunite-related equipment.
Dig, form, install, maintain, and repair irrigation gates, pipelines, pumplines, concrete structures, and canal lining.
Repair and maintain pumps and pressure systems; oil, lube, clean and repair pumps and related equipment.
Serve as an oiler and relief operator on a variety of equipment as assigned.
Identify plant and animal pests to be controlled; measure, mix, and apply chemicals to trees, shrubs, grass and flowers to control weeds, insects, and plant diseases; set and monitor rodent traps.
Water, mow, weed, trim, aerate, renovate and fertilize lawns; plant, water, fertilize, and maintain landscaped areas including bushes, trees, flowers and shrubs.
Assist in the construction of new substations.
Perform other related duties as required or assigned by supervisor.
Education
Maintenance Worker I - II
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
Experience
Maintenance Worker I
None required.
Maintenance Worker II
Two (2) years of general construction and maintenance experience in the construction, maintenance, repair, and cleaning of irrigation facilities.
Skills and Abilities
Maintenance Worker I - II
Possession of an appropriate California driver's license.
May be required to obtain and hold a special license (example applicator’s certificate) within a reasonable amount of time after date of hire.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Item Percentage Required to Obtain a Passing Score
Written Examination 70%
(Section Weight 25%)
Oral Interview 70%
(Section Weight 75%)
Medical Examination
This position may require a medical examination to determine medical fitness for performing the duties assigned to the position or classification.
The Turlock Irrigation District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, sex, physical and mental disability, medical condition (cancer related), age (over 40), and marital status.
Assistance is available in filling out job applications for disabled individuals.
The Turlock Irrigation District's bargaining unit positions are a part of an agency shop.
Applicants will be subject to drug testing in accordance with FHWA regulations, when the position requires a Commercial Driver's License.
The Turlock Irrigation District provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with a disability in accordance with federal and state law.
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO: Human Resources Department, via our web site at www.tid.org.
POSTING
Internal and external applicants may apply beginning Thursday, December 19, 2024 until Tuesday, January 7, 2025 by 4:30 p.m.
Internal Candidate Note: Please refer to TIDEA MOU Section 20.2 for additional wage information.
Online Written Examination Date(s): To Be Determined After Posting Closes
Human Resources Department / (209) 883-8253
Salary : $28 - $33
