Rancho California Water District Well & Pump Technician I/II/Senior Employment Opportunity Rancho Water Board of Directors Ben R. Drake President Bill J. Wilson Senior Vice President Carol Lee Brady Angel Garcia Lisa D. Herman Danny J. Martin William E. Plummer Officers Jeffrey D. Armstrong General Manager Eva Plajzer, P.E. Assistant General Manager Engineering and Operations Richard R. Aragon, CPFO Assistant General Manager Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer Jason A. Martin Director of Administration Eileen Dienzo Director of Human Resources Andrew L. Webster, P.E. Chief Engineer Kelli E. Garcia District Secretary James B. Gilpin Best Best & Krieger LLP General Counsel Well & Pump Technician I $24.095 - $28.912 PER HOUR Well & Pump Technician II $29.287 - $35.145 PER HOUR Senior Well & Pump Technician $32.287 - $38.746 PER HOUR Rancho California Water District has one (1) full-time opening for the position of Well & Pump Technician in the Operations Department. This position will report to the Water Systems Supervisor and under immediate progressing to general supervision, to perform a variety of maintenance and repair work on District well and pump stations. Selection Guidelines This is a flexible staffing position; therefore, may be filled at the level I, II, or Senior depending on experience. Level I - One (1) or more years of experience with pump and well maintenance experience. Training may be any combination of formal or informal training and education that provides the ability to read and write at a level required by the assigned duties. Requires a valid CA driver s license and a Grade D1 Certificate. A Grade T1 Certificate is desirable. First Aid, Traffic Control, Fork Lift Certificates and an unrestricted Class A driver s license is required or obtain within one (1) year. Level II Minimum of four (4) years of responsible technical work experience in repair, maintenance, adjustment, and operation of pumps, wells and motors, or (2) years of experience as a Wells & Pumps Technician I, with rigging and heavy lifting experience. Training may be any combination of formal or informal training and education that provides the ability to read and write at a level required by the assigned duties, supplemented by specialized training in pump operation, maintenance, and vibration analysis. Requires a valid, unrestricted CA Class A driver s license, Grade D1 Certificate, Grade T1 Certificate, First Aid, Traffic Control, Fork Lift, and Certified Crane Operator Certificates. An ISO Vibration Analysis Certificate Level 1 is desirable. Senior - Minimum of five (5) years of responsible technical work experience in repair, maintenance, adjustment, and operation of pumps, wells and motors, or (3) years of experience as a Wells & Pumps Technician II, with rigging and heavy lifting experience. Training may be any combination of formal or informal training and education that provides the ability to read and write at a level required by the assigned duties, supplemented by specialized training in pump operation, maintenance, and vibration analysis. Requires a valid, unrestricted CA Class A driver s license, Grade D2 Certificate, Grade T2 Certificate, First Aid, Traffic Control, Fork Lift, and Certified Crane Operator Certificates. An ISO Vibration Analysis Certificate Level 1 is desirable. For more details, please refer to the Well & Pump Technician I/II/Sr Job Description. This is an open recruitment; therefore, internal and external applicants will compete in the same applicant pool. CLOSES WEDNESDAY, JULY 18, 2018, AT 5:00 P.M. TO APPLY: A required application may be downloaded at www.ranchowater.com or by visiting Rancho California Water District, 42135 Winchester Road, Temecula, CA 92590, (951) 296-6900. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of mandatory completion of a District application; however, resumes may be included as an attachment to the required District application. Applications with attached resumes should be emailed to HR@RanchoWater.com or brought to the address listed above. Late postmarks and/or facsimiles are not accepted. The information contained in this bulletin does not constitute either an expressed or an implied contract of employment. The provisions contained in this bulletin are subject to change without notice at the discretion of the Rancho California Water District. Offers of employment are contingent upon the applicant s driving record being acceptable to the District s insurance carrier, successful completion of a pre-placement physical examination (which includes drug screening), clearance by a pre-placement background check, including fingerprinting, and verifying his/her right to be legally employed in the United States. It is the policy of the Rancho California Water District to assure equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Any applicant or employee who requires an accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process should contact the Human Resources Office and request such an accommodation that he/she needs to perform the job. The District will then conduct an investigation to identify the barriers that make it difficult for the applicant or the employee. Rancho California Water District 42135 Winchester Road Post Office Box 9017 Temecula, California 92589-9017 (951) 296-6900 FAX (951) 296-6860 www.ranchowater.com
RANCHO CALIFORNIA WATER DISTRICT POSITION DESCRIPTION DATE: January 30, 2018 POSITION TITLE: GRADE LEVEL: SUPERVISOR TITLE: WELL & PUMP TECHNICIAN I/II/Senior O / K / I Well and Pump Foreman FLSA STATUS: [ ] Exempt [X] Non-Exempt BARGAINING UNIT: [X] RCWDEA [ ] RCWD MPCEA DEFINITION Under immediate progressing to general supervision, to perform a variety of maintenance and repair work on District well and pump stations. CLASS CHARACTERISTICS Well & Pump Technician I This is the entry-level position in the Wells & Pumps Technician class series. Positions assigned to this level perform limited or routine inspection duties under close supervision. Because employees in classifications at this level may be in a training capacity, such position does not require significant previous work experience in the applicable field. This job classification is represented by the Rancho California Water District Employees Association (RCWDEA) bargaining unit. Well & Pump Technician II This is the journey level position in the Wells & Pumps Technician class series. Positions assigned to this level perform a full range of inspection duties under general supervision. Because employees in classifications at this level are expected to be fully trained and competent, such position typically requires significant previous work experience in the appropriate field. This job classification is represented by the Rancho California Water District Employees Association (RCWDEA) bargaining unit. Senior Well and Pump Technician This is the advance journey level position in the Wells and Pumps Technician class series. Positions assigned to this level may provide lead supervision to journey level staff and
March 23, 2018Page 2 independently perform highly technical and specialized distribution, treatment, and maintenance duties at a level beyond that found at a journey level. Lead duties may include providing technical assistance and training. This job classification is represented by the Rancho California Water District Employees Association (RCWDEA) bargaining unit. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES (Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following): Remove, repair, and install booster pumps and wells; assist in the general maintenance of District facilities Perform routine repair/maintenance of various District facilities; water well rehabilitation process including bailing, brushing, swabbing, air lifting and oil removal procedures Charge surge tanks at wells and pump stations Remove and replace well and pump motors Remove and install boosters, well pumps, and electric motors Perform repairs or make adjustments to packing or mechanical seals in vertical and horizontal pumps Operate Vibration Evaluation equipment Inspect and troubleshoot pumps and related equipment to determine source of problem and/or failure Conduct site inspections including piping, fasteners, cleanliness, oil levels, and general condition of pumps and motors Complete repair reports, and related documentation Maintain and repair portable pump units Inspect and clean well and booster sites Perform related duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS Well & Pump Technician I Knowledge of: Ability to: Procedures, methods, tools, and equipment used in the water utility field Proper work safety standards District sites and facilities Health and Safety Codes and Drinking Water Standards Operate of variety of hand and power tools Learn pump rig and equipment related to pump wells Learn how to process CMMS work orders. Learn & understand basic concepts of Vibration analysis
March 23, 2018Page 3 SELECTION GUIDELINES The appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities can be achieved through a variety of combinations of experience and training. A typical example is: Experience: Training: One (1) or more years of pump and well maintenance experience. Any combination of formal or informal training and education that provides the ability to read and write at a level required to satisfactorily perform the assigned duties. Licenses and Certificates: Grade D1 Water Distribution Certificate SWRCB, required. Grade T1 Water Treatment Certificate - SWRCB, desired. First Aid, Traffic Control, Fork Lift Certificates, required or obtain within one (1) year California unrestricted class A driver's license, required or obtain within one (1) year In addition to the qualifications for Well & Pump Technician I: Knowledge of: Well& Pump Technician II Rigging and lifting procedures Basic pump hydraulics Methods, materials and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of pumps, motors and system hydraulics District rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Operation of Vibration Equipment Confine space procedures Tag and Lock out procedures Basic concepts of Vibration analysis Ability to: Operate heavy equipment including dump truck, mobile crane, and pump rig Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair pump and machinery problems Use cutting and welding equipment Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships Coordinate assigned activities with the activities of other departments Create and process CMMS work orders and group projects. Learn advanced concepts of vibration analysis
March 23, 2018Page 4 SELECTION GUIDELINES The appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities can be achieved through a variety of combinations of experience and training. A typical example is: Experience: Training: Minimum of four (4) years of responsible technical work experience in the repair, maintenance, adjustment, and operation of pumps, wells, and motors, two (2) years of experience as a Wells & Pumps Technician I. Rigging and heavy lifting experience. Any combination of formal or informal training and education that provides the ability to read and write at a level required to perform assigned duties, supplemented by specialized training in pump operation, maintenance, and vibration analysis. Licenses and Certificates: Grade D2 Water Distribution Certificate SWRCB, required. Grade T1 Water Treatment Certificate - SWRCB, required Forklift Operator Certificate, required Certified Crane Operator, required First Aid Certificate, required Traffic Control Certificate, required California unrestricted class A driver's license, required ISO Vibration Analysis Certificate Level 1, desirable. In addition to the qualifications for Wells & Pumps Technician II: Knowledge of: Water well rehabilitation process Pump and well design Ability to: Senior Well & Pump Technician Train personnel in department skills, procedures and safety Make recommendations on job procedures and improvements of processes Learn advanced concepts of vibration analysis SELECTION GUIDELINES
March 23, 2018Page 5 The appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities can be achieved through a variety of combinations of experience and training. A typical example is: Experience: Training: Minimum of five (5) years of responsible technical work experience in the repair, maintenance, adjustment, and operation of pumps, wells, and motors, three (3) years of experience as a Wells & Pumps Technician II. Rigging and heavy lifting experience. Any combination of formal or informal training and education that provides the ability to read and write at a level required to perform assigned duties, supplemented by specialized training in pump operation, maintenance, and vibration analysis. Licenses and Certificates: Grade D2 Water Distribution Certificate SWRCB, required. Grade T2 Water Treatment Certificate - SWRCB, required Forklift Operator Certificate, required Certified Crane Operator, required First Aid Certificate, required Traffic Control Certificate, required California unrestricted class A driver's license, required ISO Vibration Analysis Certificate Level 1, desirable PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS The essential functions of this position may require the employee to perform the following physical activities: Operates a District vehicle to travel between job sites and remote facilities Must be able to carry, push, pull, reach and lift equipment and parts up to 50 lbs and heavier weights with the use of proper assistance Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and climb during regular duties Communicates verbally with District management, co-workers, and the public in face-to-face, one-on-one, and group meetings Use office equipment such as computers, copier, and fax machines Regularly uses a telephone or radio for communication Ability to speak and hear both in person, by telephone, and radio Vision within normal ranges with or without correction. Stand and walk for extended periods Regular attendance
March 23, 2018Page 6 The essential functions of this position may expose the employee to the following working conditions: 50%-100% of work time spent outside a building exposed to the sun Inclement weather Hot and cold temperatures Hazardous materials Electrical hazards Heights Confined spaces Potentially dangerous tools and equipment Traffic hazards Trenching and excavations Wildlife OTHER REQUIREMENTS Willingness to work nights, weekends, and overtime, as necessary May be required to serve stand-by duty as assigned by management Employee Signature Supervisor/Manager Signature Date Date