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USAJOBS · 1 month ago

Seasonal Utility Systems Operator Helper

Yosemite National Park, California, USA

Full-time, Contract

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$20.97/hr - $24.49/hr

USAJOBS is seeking a Seasonal Utility Systems Operator Helper for Yosemite National Park. The role involves assisting in the operation and maintenance of water treatment facilities and related systems, including janitorial duties and routine maintenance tasks.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

The efficient operation of water treatment facilities and collection systems including lift stations, distribution systems, composting toilets, and comfort stations

Janitorial duties for composting toilets, comfort stations and remote toilet facilities

Routine maintenance operations on composting toilets, raking piles, adding bulking agent, removing trash, and removing composted end-product

Checks for proper operation of composting tank ventilation fans

Documents information on the daily log which includes pile temperature, liquid level, visitor count, bulking agent added and toilet paper added

Follows procedures preparing chlorine solutions from stock, obtaining daily chlorine residuals and turbidity measurements and recording results on water reports, collecting routine bacteriological samples and transporting them to the lab

Monitors gauges, meters and control panels of water treatment plants

Assists in performing routine maintenance to septic tanks, including mixing solids, inspecting solids, and assisting operator with sludge pumping

Qualification

Water treatment operationWater sampling testsRoutine maintenanceHazardous substances handlingJanitorial dutiesPhysical staminaSafety practices

Required

U.S. Citizenship required

Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication

Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males

Required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program

You will be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver's license is required

You will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record

You must also submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that disclose all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you

You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work

You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 10 nights per month

Applicants must be at least (1) 18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program

Have the ability to do the work of and Utility Systems Operator Helper without more than normal supervision

Work history demonstrates experience as an Utility Systems Operator Helper performing the following duties: collected water samples; conducted and recorded basic water sampling tests (ex. chlorine and turbidities); used basic water treatment equipment (ex. colorimeters and turbidity meters); monitored pumping equipment and gauges; performed routine maintenance on turbidity machines (ex. cleaning, lubricating, changing filters); worked safely with hazardous substances (including sodium hypochlorite), flammables (ex. propane, solvents, gasoline) and in the presence of disease-causing organisms; performed janitorial duties and routine maintenance on toilet facilities