Water and Water Reclamation Worker - Facilities Maintenance (First 50 Qualified) at City of San Bernardino Municipal Water Department, CA

The City of San Bernardino Municipal Water Department is seeking a self-starter able to work in a fast-paced environment assisting in and learning to perform basic, routine tasks, duties, and unskilled labor in the Facilities Maintenance section of the Water Utility Division.

The Class of Water and Water Reclamation Worker is an entry level class in which the incumbent works under direct supervision. The current vacancy is in the Water Utility Division's Facilities Maintenance section.

 

The ideal candidate will have graduated from high school, or the equivalent, and experience in  construction or mechanical maintenance trades.

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Possession of a valid California Class “C” driver’s license required upon application.  Note: For out-of-state applicants, a valid driver’s license is required and a valid California Class “C” driver’s license must be obtained within ten (10) days of appointment (CA Vehicle Code 12505c).

Must be clean shaven or trimmed facial hair in order to properly use personal respirators and SCBA equipment. Must pass a respirator medical exam and be physically able to wear SCBA equipment. Must be able to work in enclosed spaces while wearing protective clothing under extreme temperatures and hazardous environment.

Work involves exposure to potential physical harm, hazardous chemicals, and infectious disease including smoke, fumes, gas, treated water, high frequency noise, dirt, dust, grease, oil, chemicals, solvents and toxic agents. Incumbents need to be able to tolerate unpleasant odors, wet conditions, and uncomfortable climatic conditions. There is frequent need to stand, stoop, walk, crawl, climb, and perform other similar actions during the course of the workday.

 

Incumbents require sufficient mobility to work in a field setting in varying weather conditions, to operate hand tools and mechanical and motorized equipment, to transport materials and supplies weighing up to 75 pounds, and to travel to various locations.  Must be able to see in the normal visual range with or without correction with vision sufficient to see color and read small print as well as distance.  Must be able to hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.   Employee accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis.