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National Park Service · 8 hours ago

Utility Systems Repairer Operator

Death Valley, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$32.71/hr - $38.24/hr

The National Park Service is seeking a Utility Systems Repairer Operator to operate, maintain, and repair utility systems. This role involves hands-on work with water, wastewater, and plumbing systems, ensuring regulatory compliance and supporting administrative functions.

Amusement Park and ArcadeAssociationCommunitiesGovernmentLeisureNatural ResourcesNon ProfitParks

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Operate, maintain, and repair utility systems

Perform hands-on work with utility systems including water, wastewater, and plumbing

Conduct testing and ensure regulatory compliance by monitoring system performance using gauges, meters and test equipment

Collect and analyze water and waste water samples to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations

Perform physical and labor-intensive tasks and engage in physically demanding work including lifting (up to 50lbs), digging, climbing, and working in confined spaces

Support administrative and project functions by assisting with tasks such as data entry, purchasing supplies, managing utility-related projects and maintaining lab records

Qualification

California Grade 1 Water Distribution Operator CertificationCalifornia Grade 1 Water Treatment Operator CertificationCalifornia Grade 2 Water Treatment Operator CertificationCalifornia Grade 2 Water Distribution Operator CertificationCalifornia Grade 1 Wastewater Operator CertificationUtility Systems Repairer-Operator experienceEquipment AssemblyUse of Measuring InstrumentsUseMaintain ToolsInterpret InstructionsPerform Plumbing TasksPhysical StaminaWork IndependentlyTeamwork

Required

U.S. Citizenship required

Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication

Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males

Selectees will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated

Selective Factor WG-07 ONLY: This position requires the incumbent to have a California Grade 1 Water Distribution Operator Certification, or equivalent

Selective Factor WG-07 ONLY: This position requires the incumbent to have a California Grade 1 Water Treatment Operator Certification, or equivalent

Selective Factor WG-09 ONLY: This position requires the incumbent to have a California Grade 2 Water Treatment Operator Certification, or equivalent

Selective Factor WG-09 ONLY: This position requires the incumbent to have a California Grade 2 Water Distribution Operator Certification, or equivalent

Selective Factor WG-09 ONLY: This position requires the incumbent to have a California Grade 1 Wastewater Operator Certification, or equivalent

(WG-09 ONLY) You will be required to submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test result prior to appointment

(WG-09 ONLY) Commercial Driver's License (CDL): You must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License within the one (1) year of appointment and maintain for the duration of employment

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 will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards

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 1-5 nights per month

You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes

Government Charge Card: You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority

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

Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT)

Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc

Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation)

Use of Measuring Instruments

Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprinting reading)

Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment

Knowledge of Materials

WG-05: I can perform simple plumbing tasks. I have little or no experience with wastewater treatment/collection or water production/treatment/distribution but willing to learn

WG-07: I have Utility Systems Repairer-Operator experience in the repair and installation of water and/or wastewater pipes, valves, fire hydrants and related public water and/or wastewater system appurtenances

WG-07: I utilize hand and power tools associated with this trade

WG-07: I perform these duties on my own initiative and under general supervision subject to occasional inspection

WG-09: I have Utility Systems Repairer-Operator experience in the repair and installation of water and/or wastewater pipes, valves, fire hydrants and related public water and/or wastewater systems

WG-09: I have performed troubleshooting on various water treatment equipment such as chemical solution feeders and chlorinators, mixed media pressure filters, slow sand filtration, cartridge type filtration systems, and pressure regulators

WG-09: I utilize hand and power tools associated with this trade

WG-09: I perform these duties independently subject to occasional inspection