Job opening: Utility Systems Repairer-Operator

Salary: $28 - 33 per hour

State: UT

Published at: Jun 21 2024

Employment Type: Full-time

This position is located at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in the Facility Management Division. This position is concurrently open to all U.S. citizens under Announcement Number IM-1541-GLCA-24-12447438-DE.

Duties

The incumbent works with the supervisor to plan weekly work schedules and sequences of operations of the UpLake District. Serves as a working leader and provides daily direction to at least three (3) workers to accomplish trade work on a regular and recurring bases. Performs non-supervisory work requiring the use of a variety of trade practices similar to those lead. Below are additional duties: Repairs and installs utility systems. Performs plumbing on water tanks and floats, potable water systems and related equipment such as mains, valves, storage tanks. Performs electrical wiring necessary to maintain existing single or three phase. Obtain and maintain Wastewater Treatment Certification, Level 1 (Lagoons) within 1 year from entry on duty. Obtain and maintain Water Distribution License, Level 1 within 1 year from entry on duty. Obtain and maintain Water Treatment Operator Certification, Level 1 or higher. Obtain and maintain Commercial Class B Driver's License with Tanker endorsement, within 1 year from entry on duty. Halls Crossing - San Juan, Utah is a small, remote, in-park community of approximately 100 residents during the summer and about 5 residents in the winter. Amenities at Halls crossing are very limited. Halls Crossing is a short boat ride to Bullfrog where amenities include a marina, marina store and gas docks, seasonal lodge and restaurant, gas station/convenience store and garage, and urgent care clinic, and a K-12 school. Teacher/student ratio is 1 teacher per 2-5 students. Full-service communities are in Blanding, Utah (90 miles) and Moab, Utah (162 miles) which has a small hospital and dentists. Major services are available in Cortez, Durango, and Grand Junction, Colorado, or Page, Arizona, all 3 to 5 hours away via all-weather highways. The Bullfrog Sub-District encompasses beautiful red-rock canyon country. Bullfrog is the main access point to Lake Powell in the Uplake District and visitation is heavy in the summer. Summer temperatures run to the low 100's and winter temperatures are in the 30's with sunshine most days of the year. Recreation runs the spectrum of outdoor activities with backpacking, canyoneering, skiing (water and snow), boating, whitewater sports, hunting and fishing all within a few hours' drive and some within walking distance of the housing area. This is an active outdoor community, and social events are common.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT) Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprints reading) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation Repair, etc. Knowledge of materials Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic) Use of Measuring Instruments If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described as following: (1) repaired and installed utility systems, (2)performed plumbing on water tanks and floats, potable water systems and related equipment such as mains, valves, storage tanks, (3)performed electrical wiring necessary to maintain existing single or three phase, (4) maintained state water and wastewater licenses. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors. Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.