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Job Description
Maintenance Worker II
Valley Water
Salary: $87,963.20 - $112,611.20 Annually
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 01868-E
Location: CA, CA
Department: Watersheds Operations and Maintenance
Closing: 3/17/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Overview:
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? Do you enjoy working outside as part of a team? If so, check out this opportunity!
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. Adaptability and flexibility regarding work assignments and the ability to get along well with a team is critical to success in this role. 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. If you are up to this challenge, apply now!
Our Commitment: Racial equity, diversity and inclusion are integral to Valley Water. We are committed to building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment for all. We believe every member of our team enriches our diversity, contributes to inclusion, and strengthens belonging by broadening our perspective and collective understanding of the world around us to accomplish our mission to equitably provide safe, clean water, natural flood protections, and environmental stewardship.About Valley Water:Valley Water is a public agency with an operating and capital budget of $964 million, and over 900 employees. With headquarters in San Jose, 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.
Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Construct, maintain, and repair flood control infrastructure, groundwater recharge, and dam facilities.
- Support sediment removal and bank repair operations: count truck loads, complete truck tags, oversee contracted trucking, ensure truck load weight compliance, use survey equipment for grade checking, jobsite housekeeping, install project signage for public, work with biologists on fish rescue operations, and adhere to and install stream maintenance program best management practices (BMPs).
- Install and maintain dewatering systems including pumps, generators, and discharge pipes/hoses. Assist in performing preventive maintenance on pumps, valves, and other water distribution facilities.
- Construct and repair fences, remove inorganic trash and debris, build and remove small dams, perform concrete work, lay riprap, construct retaining walls, break and remove rubble, build forms, and other miscellaneous maintenance activities.
- Assist in various mechanical, electrical, carpentry, and painting tasks
- Maintain and repair urban access roads. Assist with asphalt patching and sealing.
- Inspect, operate, and haul equipment/tools to and from job sites, make operating adjustments, and perform minor preventive maintenance or repair. Assist light and heavy equipment operators transport, load, and unload equipment.
- Supervise contractors including flaggers, equipment operators, and laborers. Complete and submit labor receipts.
- Perform traffic control functions. Set up traffic control warning devices to safely direct traffic around or through work sites.
- Clean in stream trash racks and bridge piers for flood control. Operate chainsaws to remove trees and debris. Assist crane and heavy/light equipment operators to remove debris. Deliver, install, and/or fill emergency sandbags. Monitor and maintain canal for Water Utility canal operations.
- Maintain paper and electronic records of work performed.
- Inspect job sites for potential hazards. Operate a variety of hand and power tools, light equipment, and perform assignment in compliance with safety regulations.
- Maintain required safety trainings and preserve records. Participate in safety tailgate meetings.
Ideal Candidate's Background Includes:
Applicants whose experience and background best match the ideal experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education are considered ideal candidates for the position. To determine the top candidates, each applicant will be assessed based on the ideal candidate criteria as listed below.
Ideal Experience:
4+ years of field construction experience in the trades such as general construction (commercial or residential).
Ideal Skills and Abilities:
- 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.
- Read and interpret maps, engineer drawings, and specifications.
- Perform traffic control functions.
- Perform maintenance of hand and power equipment and tools.
Ideal Knowledge:
- Practices, procedures, methods, tools, and equipment used in the construction, maintenance and repair of water distribution and flood control facilities.
- Operational characteristics of construction equipment and materials.
- Methods and techniques of concrete finishing.
- Operational characteristics of maintenance, hand and power equipment and tools.
- Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
Ideal Training and Education:
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
Required License or Certificate
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.
Special Requirement
Selected candidate will be required to successfully pass a medical examination and drug/alcohol screening.
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Watersheds Field Operations Unit (Position Code 181)
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.
This position requires the individual to be onsite and is typically not a teleworking position.
Selection Process
(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. Resumes are highly recommended.
NOTE: Position and start date is subject to availability of funds. Valley Water retains the right to repost this position as deemed necessary.
Consideration may be given to existing applicant pools within the same classification.
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 408-630-2260.
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.
To apply, please visit https://apptrkr.com/6060140
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Valley Water
Show moreThe Santa Clara Valley Water District, now known as Valley Water, is a special district, governed by a seven-member board of directors, and is responsible for water supply, flood protection and watershed management in Santa Clara County. The district encompasses all of the county’s 1,300 square miles and serves the area’s 15 cities, 1.7 million residents and more than 200,000 commuters. Our responsibilities flow from our dual missions: to provide high quality water, and to manage flood and storm waters along the county’s 700 miles of creeks and rivers.
The mission of the district is a healthy, safe, and enhanced quality of living in Santa Clara County through the comprehensive management of water resources in a practical, cost-effective and environmentally sensitive manner.
The Santa Clara Valley Water District, now known as Valley Water, manages an integrated water resources system that includes the supply of clean, safe water, flood protection and stewardship of streams on behalf of Santa Clara County’s 2 million residents. The district effectively manages 10 dams and surface water reservoirs, three water treatment plants, a state-of-the-art water quality laboratory, nearly 400 acres of groundwater recharge ponds and more than 275 miles of streams.
We provide wholesale water and groundwater management services to local municipalities and private water retailers who deliver drinking water directly to homes and businesses throughout Santa Clara County.
Who We Are
A seven-member Board of Directors governs Valley Water. We are an ethnically diverse, family friendly organization with employees who are committed to public service and work collaboratively with other agencies (all levels of government, community-based organizations, and neighborhood organizations) in carrying out our mission.
Be a Part of It
Valley Water strives to attract, develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce. Many of our employees have worked at the district for more than 20 years. Our employees come from diverse, cultural and professional backgrounds. The district promotes high performance, diversity and equal employment opportunities. We offer careers in a wide range of fields.
We Value Our Employees
- The district’s salaries and benefits are highly competitive.
- The district supports employee development through tuition reimbursement, certification, management development training, safety training, on-line training and apprenticeship programs.
- Please use the links at left to explore our current job openings, salary and classification information, benefits packages, Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunity programs.
We Value Excellence
The district values Excellence in Innovation, Integrity, Transparency and Teamwork. Our Workforce Development Program helps to guide our employees into the future by providing a systematic framework to facilitate the efficient, effective use of resources, which guides the development of a training curriculum based on business needs to enhance job knowledge and skills of the District’s workforce, and promotes professional development.
We Support Veterans
The Veteran’s Employee Resource Group provides assistance and supports Veteran affairs at Valley Water. Over the past ten years the district has participated in external support activities including care package drives for troops stationed overseas, as well as participating in the “Cell Phones for Troops” program.
In recognition of our employees who are veterans, a celebration is held annually around Veteran’s Day and features speakers and topics of historical interest.
We Value Diversity
The district is committed to creating an inclusive work environment which recognizes and supports the diversity of our community and enriches our perspectives.
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