Maintenance Specialist / Water Distribution Operator- Closes 08/19/2024

Description

INTRODUCTION:  

This position contributes to the Public Works Department effort to protect and preserve the Tribe’s, buildings, facilities, maintenance and repair of water distribution facilities and systems. 

DUTIES:

MAINTENANCE DUTIES:

• Perform building maintenance and repairs including plumbing, minor electrical, window and door repairs, drywall repair, painting and cleaning.
• Perform appliance and hearing alarm system maintenance and repairs.
• Identify and report any irregular, unsafe or hazardous conditions.
• Read water meters on a monthly basis.
• Monitor fluoride levels in tribal water system.
• Maintains and repairs fences, gates, walls, water sprinkler system and walks.
• Maintain and paint inside and outside of buildings.
• Clean out drainage ditches and culverts often full of water. Perform water diversion projects during rainy season.
• Complete assigned tasks on a daily basis, as well as other duties as assigned. Hours are determined by 24-hour schedule and subject to seasonal changes.
• Secure tribal buildings at office closing.
• Assist Director with employee needs, such as moving desks and office equipment.
• Shovels snow from walks and driveways and apply approved deicing compounds on public passageways to prevent ice build up and enforce safety in inclement weather.
• Properly maintains equipment and hand tools and assures safe and proper storage.
• Assemble and disassemble damaged parts to building, facilities, wooden structures and assisting other workers as required.
• Ability to work under the direction of others in special projects and ongoing maintenance or assistance with grounds cleaning while maintaining a respectful, courteous manner.
•  Interior or exterior rehabilitation on building owned by the Siletz Tribe. 
• Carry out duties assigned to assure completion of Scope of Work established by the Public Works Director.
• Perform floor, wall, or roof framing.
• Install sub-floor or underlayment and appropriate flooring such as vinyl, carpet, or tile.
• Sheetrock installation or repair with appropriate tape and texture procedures.
• Painting including primer and finish coat application and all the prep work including caulking and taping or patching.
• Interior finish work on doors or window trim, baseboard installation or repair, kitchen or vanity cabinet installation or repair, laminate installation or repair.
• Insulation removal or installation in walls, ceilings, or floors.
• Use tools and equipment in a safe and proper manner, maintain, and store equipment properly to assure longevity of the tools.
• Accomplish a variety of tasks pertinent to the completion of each project in a safe and efficient manner.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area before, during, and after construction.
• Use appropriate safety equipment when applicable such as earplugs, safety glasses, dust masks, respirators, gloves, etc.
• Comply with OSHA safety requirements during construction.

WATER SYSTEM DUTIES:

• Monitor the water supply within the transmission and distribution system using all controls and telemetry equipment while observing specific supply, water quality and treatment, public safety, and environmental regulations.
• Operates pumps and valves to maintain proper water supply, pressure, and flows.
• Develops systems operation and maintenance documentation, maintains detailed logs, and establishes and maintains data collection and reporting system.
• Responsible for switching valves on and off to ensure safety of crews working on equipment and lines.
• Investigates alarms, direct, and coordinates crews when emergency repairs are necessary. Coordinates emergency response with others in the department and with external agencies, including customer and regulatory and resources agencies.
• Maintain and repair malfunctions in the distribution system; repair gauges, pumps, filters and other controls and equipment.
• Collect samples and identifies concentration of chemicals, physical or biological characteristics of water required in accordance with local, state, and federal clean water requirements. Monitor water quality and turbidity.
• Responds to customer and public inquiries and complaints.
• Prepares and maintains all necessary records and reports.
• Other duties as assigned by Director.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS:

High school diploma or GED and three years experience in a building maintenance department or residential construction with one year work experience in water distribution; -OR – an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.  

Upon successful completion of Water Distribution Class I certification, salary will increase to TL 118.2; must obtain within 18 months o