National Park Service · 16 hours ago
Utility Systems Repairer-Operator
Ajo, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelThe National Park Service is responsible for preserving the natural and cultural resources of the United States. They are seeking a Utility Systems Repairer-Operator to ensure compliance with water treatment and wastewater management standards, perform maintenance and repairs, and manage materials for water and wastewater systems.
Amusement Park and ArcadeAssociationCommunitiesGovernmentLeisureNatural ResourcesNon ProfitParks
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Ensures the water treatment and distribution process is compliant with the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) and the United States Public Health Service (USPHS) standards. Responsible for water quality monitoring, sampling, testing and reporting
Ensures the wastewater collection process is in compliance with the ADEQ and USPHS standards. Operates a pumper truck to maintain septic tanks at all restrooms and vault toilets throughout the park
Performs functional maintenance and repairs to various types of above- and below- ground pipe materials, connection systems, valves, clamps, gauges, meters, electrical motors, pumps, chemical feeders, auxiliary generators, and related devices
Will be responsible for researching and order materials to maintain water and wastewater system
Ability to perform laboring duties that require moderate to heavy physical effort and lift 50 pounds as part of operation and repair work, ability to use and maintain plumbing and hand tools
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship required
Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication
Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males
Selectee will be 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 must possess and maintain a current Water Treatment and Distribution Operators Certificates
You must be able to secure and maintain a valid Arizona Department of Environmental Quality Level 1 Water Treatment Operators Certificate and Level 2 Distribution Operators Certificate
You must possess and maintain a current Wastewater Treatment and Collection Operators Certificate
You must be able to secure and maintain a valid Arizona Department of Environmental Quality Level 1 Wastewater Treatment Operators Certificate and Level 1 Wastewater Collection Operators Certificate
You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 2 nights per month
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 have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or have completed a formal vocational training program; or have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or 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
You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards
You may be required to work overtime
You must have a current Arizona Department of Environmental Quality Level 1 Water Treatment Operator Certificate
You must have a current Arizona Department of Environmental Quality Level 2 Water Distribution Operator Certificate
You must have a current Arizona Department of Environmental Quality Level 1 Wastewater Collection Operator Certificate
You must have a current Arizona Department of Environmental Quality Level 1 Wastewater Treatment Operators Certificate
Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision (SCREEN OUT)
Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, repair, etc
Technical practices
Use of measuring instruments
Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc
Ability to use and maintain tools
Knowledge of Materials
Benefits
A uniform allowance will be provided.
A Recruitment Incentive May Be Authorized
A Relocation Incentive May Be Authorized
Company
National Park Service
National Park Service is an american government organization that helps to preserves, protects, and shares national parks.
Founded in 1916
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$27.5MKey Investors
Federal Highway Administration
2023-07-06Grant· $27.5M
Leadership Team
Alan Turnbull
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Amy Roache-Fedchenko
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