What are the responsibilities and job description for the Backflow Technician position at CITY OF LAKE WALES?
Job Details
General Purpose
(Please make sure that you complete your application through the City of Lake Wales web site: https://www.cityoflakewales.com/762/Job-Openings )
Performs manual skilled work in the care and maintenance of backflow prevention devices for domestic drinking water as well as the maintenance of water distribution.
An employee in this classification is responsible for running a cross-connection control program. Work also includes the responsibility of coordinating the installation, testing and maintenance of all types of Backflow Prevention Assemblies; and maintaining all computerized records pertaining to a the cross-connection control program as set forth under State and Federal Safe drinking water laws.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the close supervision of the Chief Water Operator.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
None.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Ability to test and repair all types of backflow prevention assemblies.
Maintains all records for each backflow prevention assembly to assure calibration as performed in accordance with law.
Assists in performing routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to supervisor; cleans equipment.
Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
Performs commercial code compliance on all alteration inspections for the City's Utilities Department.
Monitors all installations of backflow prevention assemblies on City and private water connections. Notify plumbers and contractors of the legal requirements, inspects old installations and maintains a record.
PERIPHERAL DUTIES
Serves on various employee or other committees as assigned.
Other duties as required.
Qualifications
DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
(A) Graduation from high school or GED equivalent, and some experience in heavy manual labor and in the use of tools.
(B) Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
(A) Some knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods and procedures used in maintenance, utility construction and repair activities.
(B) Knowledge of Federal, State, County and City codes regarding cross-connection control. Knowledge of the installation, testing and maintenance of all types of backflow prevention assemblies. Knowledge of internal plumbing and fire systems of commercial structures. Knowledge of all types of water distribution and sewer collection systems. Knowledge of occupational hazards of the trade and of proper use of safety procedures.
(C) Skilled in the operation of tools and equipment;
(D) Ability to understand and carry out instructions and to complete work assignments correctly. Ability to operate a City vehicle and possess the required license. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other City employees, department officials and the general public. Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time; Ability to work safely; Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments and the public; Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions. Ability to perform simple math calculations.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Valid Florida Driver's license, or ability to obtain one. Current Certification as a Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester as well as Repair and Maintenance Technician’s license or the ability to one.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
Motorized vehicles and equipment, including dump truck, pickup truck, utility truck, tamper, plate compactor, saws, pumps, compressors, generators, common hand and power tools, shovels, wrenches, detection devices, mobile radio, phone, ditch witch.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Salary : $13 - $18