monterey peninsula water management district
resourceS MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST
Class specifications are intended to present a
descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class.
Specifications are not
intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
definition
Perform routine and skilled heavy, physical work in an outside environment in the maintenance, repair, and installation of streambank erosion protection and irrigation systems in the riparian corridor of the Carmel River; assist with fisheries activities; perform operation and maintenance of equipment at a steelhead rearing facility, including pumps, valves, filters, meters, tanks, and other equipment; perform operation and maintenance and other duties involving high volume injection/extraction wells; operate a variety of maintenance vehicles and equipment; and to perform a variety of physical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility.
distinguishing characteristics
This is a journey level class that performs field work, installation, and maintenance of various resource projects. Employees at this level are required to be fully trained in all procedures related to assigned area of responsibility. Successful performance of the work requires the ability to exercise sound independent judgment and coordinate several activities. This position may work a non-standard week (i.e., weekend work may be part of a normal schedule).
supervision received and exercised
Formally supervised by the Riparian Projects Coordinator. May receive direction from other staff when assigned work not related to riparian vegetation management or erosion protection projects. May exercise functional supervision over temporary staff in the field.
ESSENTIAL
AND MARGINAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS
The following duties are typical for positions in this classification. Any single position may not perform all of these duties and/or may perform similar related duties not listed here:
1. Participate in erosion protection and planting and irrigating of new and existing riparian vegetation.
2. Operate and maintain a variety of maintenance equipment including trucks and trailers, mini-loaders, chain saws, brush chippers, trenchers, winches and cranes.
3. Install drip and sprinkler irrigation systems; clean irrigation system screens, filters and emitters; install high volume three-inch pipe with pressure regulators; lay polytubing for drip systems.
4. Assist fisheries personnel with field activities; assist with the set-up or construction of fisheries equipment including fish traps, fish holding and rearing facilities and other fisheries equipment; assist with riffle modification to improve fish migration; assist with fish rescues; assist with fish population surveys.
5. Assist the Hydrography Programs Coordinator with the installation and maintenance of river monitoring gauges, including removal of vegetation as necessary.
6. Maintain access trails to irrigation and monitoring sites; cut new trails with hand tools as necessary.
7. Clean river channel of vegetation, wood, plastics, metal, tires, furniture and other organics and refuse; use winch to remove larger objects and obstructions.
8. Note and report river ordinance violations. Monitor District projects during storms.
9. Perform maintenance or operation duties as required or directed at the Sleepy Hollow Steelhead Rearing Facility. Duties may include inspection and maintenance of: the intake and screen, wet well, pumps, valves, meter box, recirculating aquaculture systems, filters, sediment basin, cooling tower, and rearing channel. Perform preventative maintenance on electric pumps, valves, meters, chemical equipment, UV equipment, and filters. Duties may include measuring and/or recording of water quality parameters, amount of food consumed, and flow quantity. Perform building and grounds maintenance as needed.
10. Assist the Senior Hydrogeologist with the operation and maintenance of the Aquifer Storage and Recovery Project. Perform operation and maintenance on wells, pumps, pipes, valves and monitoring systems.
11. Ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures.
12. When assigned to the riparian corridor, identify species listed as threatened under the Federal Endangered Species Act; take steps to avoid removal of these species or their habitats; identify and remove weedy and/or non-native vegetation from the riparian corridor; identify and transplant native riparian vegetation.
13. Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
14. Estimate time, materials and equipment required for jobs assigned; requisition materials as required.
15. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
· Operations, services and activities of a riparian maintenance program.
· Vehicle operation and maintenance.
· Proper fish handling techniques.
· Safe and effective use of a variety of hand and power tools.
· Riparian vegetation propagation and planting methods and techniques.
· Design, installation and operational characteristics of irrigation systems.
· Basic mechanical and hydraulic principles related to pipeline work.
· Water quality sampling techniques.
· Aquifer recharge.
· Equipment testing.
· Methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the construction, maintenance and repair of streambank projects
· Heavy physical labor in various, changing outside work environment/weather
· Work in confined spaces with exposure to potentially hazardous conditions
· Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
· Principles and procedures of record keeping.
Ability to:
· Independently perform the most difficult riparian maintenance duties.
· Operate a variety of hand tools and power equipment in a safe and effective manner.
· Assist with a variety of riparian and stream bed restoration efforts.
· Monitor riparian vegetation for stress and disease.
· Design and install a variety of irrigation systems.
· Perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of time.
· Safely operate a vehicle in off-road conditions.
· Identify weed species and native riparian vegetation.
· Identify Federally threatened species.
· Perform basic computer skills.
· Work independently in the absence of supervision.
· Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
· Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
· Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
· Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.
Experience
and Training Guidelines —- Any combination of experience and training that would
likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical
way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience
Two years of increasingly responsible environmental restoration and one year of system maintenance involving high or low pressure water distribution systems.
Training
Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in environmental science, fisheries, biology, soil science, forestry, water resources management or a closely related field.
License or
Certificate:
Possession of, or the ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver’s license.
working conditions
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Environmental Conditions:
Field environment; work in and around water; exposure to noise, dust, fumes, poison oak, potentially hazardous chemicals and inclement weather conditions.
Physical Conditions:
Essential and marginal functions require maintaining physical condition necessary for moderate to heavy lifting and carrying; walking and standing for prolonged periods of time; frequent bending, stooping and kneeling; operating motorized equipment and vehicles.
Vision:
See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to operate vehicles and equipment.
Hearing:
Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
Department: Water Resources and
Engineering
Exempt: No
Approved Date:
Revised Date:
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