Maintenance Worker PSE - Water/Wastewater

Job Description:

Maintenance Worker PSE - Water/Wastewater

Description

The Job

The San Bernardino County Special Districts Department Water and Sanitation Division is seeking Maintenance Workers who, as extra-help Public Service Employees (PSE), will assist in a variety of routine general maintenance tasks pertaining to the operation of a water distribution or wastewater collection system. Maintenance Workers are required to perform their duties in all weather conditions, and at any work site; work sites are located throughout the County, including high/low deserts, mountains, and valleys.

These are extra-help, non-regular positions classified as Public Service Employees. These temporary positions will be employed for approximately 12 months and will work up to 29 hours per week. Successful candidates shall be considered at-will and probationary throughout the term of their employment. All new employees must adhere to the provisions of the County Special Districts and Fire Dress Code, which prohibits all visible tattoos.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Working Conditions: Applicants must be able to: perform heavy manual labor and work outdoors in varying weather conditions; work in desert and mountainous areas, remote locations, and other locations as needed; have the ability to drive in all weather conditions; and work weekends and holidays, and respond to emergency calls as needed. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and have the ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend over, and crawl for extended periods in the performance of job duties for this position.

Health and Physical: Persons seeking appointment to this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper for performance of the duties established by the San Bernardino County Special Districts Department.

Travel: Travel throughout the County is required; a Division vehicle will be available. A valid CA driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance is required at time of appointment.

Location: Positions report to the field office located in Victorville, CA. Incumbents may be required to report to other locations for work to meet department needs.

Sponsorship: Please note that San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Desired Qualifications

The excellent candidate will possess the following:
License: Possession of a valid CA Class A driver license.
Certification: Any CA State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) water certifications.
Experience: Six (6) months of maintenance experience in a water/wastewater facility.
Education: Six (6) semester units from an accredited college or university in the subjects of Environmental Science, Biology, Physics, or Water/Wastewater Technology.

Candidates with any combination of the above are encouraged to apply, as are candidates with the ability to perform heavy manual labor, work outdoors in varying weather conditions, and regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Selection Process

To be considered for these extra help PSE Maintenance Worker positions, you must submit an application. Apply online at www.sbcounty.gov/jobs . It is to your advantage to apply as soon as possible with a fully completed application.

All communications regarding the selection process will be via e-mail. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Check your GovernmentJobs account for notifications. Update your firewalls to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com. Update your Spam, Junk, and Bulk settings to ensure it will not spam/block/filter communications from e-mail addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment.

Application Procedure : To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by the deadline. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.

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EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.

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This position does not have benefits.

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Salary:

$20.75 Hourly