City of Nampa Human Resources
CAPITAL MAINTENANCE TECH LEAD
City of Nampa Human Resources, Nampa, Idaho, United States, 83687
Capital Maintenance Lead
Nampa, ID
City of Nampa
Position Summary The principal function of an employee in this class is to perform routine and skilled work in the installation and maintenance of domestic and pressurized irrigation water systems and services. The work is performed under the supervision and direction of the Water Capital‑Maintenance Supervisor, but considerable leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative. The employee establishes and maintains effective working relationships with supervisors, other City employees, and the general public. The principal duties of this class are performed in a water plant environment and at a variety of City service locations with exposure to hazardous chemicals, airborne pathogens, electrical hazards, construction equipment, below‑grade hazards, and adverse weather and traffic conditions.
Essential Functions
Installs and maintains domestic and non‑domestic new water line installations including main line pipes, valves, meters, and distribution lines in a safe and efficient manner and in compliance with City and Federal rules and regulations and ISPWC standards.
Maintains, replaces and services existing domestic and non‑domestic water services and line installations in compliance with City, State, and Federal rules and regulations.
Performs emergency shut‑down or repair work on all domestic and non‑domestic water systems, responding in a timely manner to emergency or flood calls to minimize water damage while maintaining compliance with AWWA, State, and EPA standards.
Installs and tests new construction meter sets as scheduled.
Installs and maintains fire hydrants according to a scheduled program.
Maintains and repairs hydraulic pumps and equipment, and vacuum excavator.
Installs forms and pours concrete for boxes, sidewalks, and gutters; breaks pavement, places and repairs lines and makes temporary surface repairs; and performs basic landscaping operations to return the job site to its original condition.
Operates a variety of complex heavy, light, and motorized equipment, including backhoe, excavator, skid steer, vacuum excavator, hydraulic valve exerciser, tapping machines and other related equipment in accordance with licensing and safety standards, scheduling vehicle and equipment maintenance.
Prepares work zone to minimize potential danger areas and alerts the public; ensures public and operational safety, including interacting with the public and other agencies regarding service outages and road closures.
Assumes responsibility for other duties as required or assigned, maintains CEUs and attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions and reviews publications and audio‑visual materials to remain current on principles, practices, and new developments.
Communicates work progress accurately to the supervisor and designated others, including potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved approaches.
Responds to citizens’ questions and comments courteously and in a timely manner.
Coordinates regularly with appropriate parties to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of inter‑departmental operations and activities.
Meets attendance standards and work deadlines and performs all work assignments promptly and effectively.
Additional Functions
Accountability – Accept responsibility and account for actions.
Analytical Skills – Use thinking and reasoning to solve problems.
Commitment to Safety – Understands, encourages, and carries out integrated safety management principles.
Detail Oriented – Pays meticulous attention to all aspects of a task.
Financial Aptitude – Understands and explains economic and accounting information, prepares and manages budgets, and makes sound long‑term investment decisions.
Innovative – Seeks solutions beyond standard approaches.
Judgment – Formulates sound decisions using available information.
Problem Solving – Finds proactive solutions for or to work‑related problems.
Reliability – Dependable and trustworthy.
Time Management – Utilizes available time effectively for necessary job tasks.
Required Education, Experience & Licenses
High School Graduate or GED – Required.
Six plus years of maintenance experience, or equivalent combination of experience and training.
Computer Skills – Operate standard or customized software applications; quickly learn new skills.
Valid State of Idaho Class A Driver’s License with Tanker/Combo, air‑brake endorsements and Flagging Certification; Water Distribution III License.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge of the City’s Waterworks System, and federal, state and city rules and regulations concerning potable and non‑potable water delivery.
Knowledge of light, heavy and motorized equipment, basic pump operation, pump station design, electrical motors, system flow and pressure requirements, and repair methods.
Ability to work safely with hazardous chemicals and equipment.
Ability to use a laptop, GPS, and GIS technology to access system maps and locate valves.
Physical ability to meet demands of mechanical and labor‑intensive duties.
Ability to read and understand site plans, blueprints, and installation directives; design, fabricate, build, and install irrigation filtration systems.
Accuracy and speed under time‑sensitive deadlines.
Effective communication with others using technical and non‑technical language.
Ability to understand and follow policies, procedures, and instructions; develop logical and creative solutions.
Integrity, ingenuity, and inventiveness in task performance.
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
PERSI Retirement Plan – 11.96% employer contribution
401(k) & 457 Retirement Plans
11 Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off (≥ 4 weeks per year)
Life Insurance with AD&D
Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
Flexible Spending Account
Employer‑Funded HRA VEBA Health Savings
Wellness Program & Rewards
Student Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity
Harvard Recreation Center Discounts
Other Great Benefits
Work Environment Work is performed primarily in the water plant environment and at various City service locations. The employee may be exposed to hazardous chemicals, airborne pathogens, electrical hazards, construction equipment, below‑grade hazards, and adverse weather and traffic conditions. The workplace is drug‑ and alcohol‑free and a pre‑employment drug test and background check are required.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help qualified individuals with disabilities perform the essential functions.
EEO Statement City of Nampa is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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Position Summary The principal function of an employee in this class is to perform routine and skilled work in the installation and maintenance of domestic and pressurized irrigation water systems and services. The work is performed under the supervision and direction of the Water Capital‑Maintenance Supervisor, but considerable leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative. The employee establishes and maintains effective working relationships with supervisors, other City employees, and the general public. The principal duties of this class are performed in a water plant environment and at a variety of City service locations with exposure to hazardous chemicals, airborne pathogens, electrical hazards, construction equipment, below‑grade hazards, and adverse weather and traffic conditions.
Essential Functions
Installs and maintains domestic and non‑domestic new water line installations including main line pipes, valves, meters, and distribution lines in a safe and efficient manner and in compliance with City and Federal rules and regulations and ISPWC standards.
Maintains, replaces and services existing domestic and non‑domestic water services and line installations in compliance with City, State, and Federal rules and regulations.
Performs emergency shut‑down or repair work on all domestic and non‑domestic water systems, responding in a timely manner to emergency or flood calls to minimize water damage while maintaining compliance with AWWA, State, and EPA standards.
Installs and tests new construction meter sets as scheduled.
Installs and maintains fire hydrants according to a scheduled program.
Maintains and repairs hydraulic pumps and equipment, and vacuum excavator.
Installs forms and pours concrete for boxes, sidewalks, and gutters; breaks pavement, places and repairs lines and makes temporary surface repairs; and performs basic landscaping operations to return the job site to its original condition.
Operates a variety of complex heavy, light, and motorized equipment, including backhoe, excavator, skid steer, vacuum excavator, hydraulic valve exerciser, tapping machines and other related equipment in accordance with licensing and safety standards, scheduling vehicle and equipment maintenance.
Prepares work zone to minimize potential danger areas and alerts the public; ensures public and operational safety, including interacting with the public and other agencies regarding service outages and road closures.
Assumes responsibility for other duties as required or assigned, maintains CEUs and attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions and reviews publications and audio‑visual materials to remain current on principles, practices, and new developments.
Communicates work progress accurately to the supervisor and designated others, including potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved approaches.
Responds to citizens’ questions and comments courteously and in a timely manner.
Coordinates regularly with appropriate parties to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of inter‑departmental operations and activities.
Meets attendance standards and work deadlines and performs all work assignments promptly and effectively.
Additional Functions
Accountability – Accept responsibility and account for actions.
Analytical Skills – Use thinking and reasoning to solve problems.
Commitment to Safety – Understands, encourages, and carries out integrated safety management principles.
Detail Oriented – Pays meticulous attention to all aspects of a task.
Financial Aptitude – Understands and explains economic and accounting information, prepares and manages budgets, and makes sound long‑term investment decisions.
Innovative – Seeks solutions beyond standard approaches.
Judgment – Formulates sound decisions using available information.
Problem Solving – Finds proactive solutions for or to work‑related problems.
Reliability – Dependable and trustworthy.
Time Management – Utilizes available time effectively for necessary job tasks.
Required Education, Experience & Licenses
High School Graduate or GED – Required.
Six plus years of maintenance experience, or equivalent combination of experience and training.
Computer Skills – Operate standard or customized software applications; quickly learn new skills.
Valid State of Idaho Class A Driver’s License with Tanker/Combo, air‑brake endorsements and Flagging Certification; Water Distribution III License.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge of the City’s Waterworks System, and federal, state and city rules and regulations concerning potable and non‑potable water delivery.
Knowledge of light, heavy and motorized equipment, basic pump operation, pump station design, electrical motors, system flow and pressure requirements, and repair methods.
Ability to work safely with hazardous chemicals and equipment.
Ability to use a laptop, GPS, and GIS technology to access system maps and locate valves.
Physical ability to meet demands of mechanical and labor‑intensive duties.
Ability to read and understand site plans, blueprints, and installation directives; design, fabricate, build, and install irrigation filtration systems.
Accuracy and speed under time‑sensitive deadlines.
Effective communication with others using technical and non‑technical language.
Ability to understand and follow policies, procedures, and instructions; develop logical and creative solutions.
Integrity, ingenuity, and inventiveness in task performance.
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
PERSI Retirement Plan – 11.96% employer contribution
401(k) & 457 Retirement Plans
11 Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off (≥ 4 weeks per year)
Life Insurance with AD&D
Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
Flexible Spending Account
Employer‑Funded HRA VEBA Health Savings
Wellness Program & Rewards
Student Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity
Harvard Recreation Center Discounts
Other Great Benefits
Work Environment Work is performed primarily in the water plant environment and at various City service locations. The employee may be exposed to hazardous chemicals, airborne pathogens, electrical hazards, construction equipment, below‑grade hazards, and adverse weather and traffic conditions. The workplace is drug‑ and alcohol‑free and a pre‑employment drug test and background check are required.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help qualified individuals with disabilities perform the essential functions.
EEO Statement City of Nampa is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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