Facilities Technician I-II

Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District has openings for Facilities Technician I-II in the District's Operations and Maintenance Departments.

POSITION #1

Job duties include assisting in repairing and adjusting irrigation heads, irrigation control valves, repairing breaks in water lines and programming monthly water schedules. Duties also include assisting the maintenance and operational activities of storm drain pipelines, valves, fences, dams, reservoirs, channels, outfall structures, levees, electrical and diesel-powered pumps as well as smaller gasoline powered pumps. Typically, the work is performed in wet and muddy conditions on steep side slopes and requires the use of 4x4 trucks with winches and significant labor to set up several hundred feet of suction and discharge hose. Ability to safely hitch, unhitch, and back utility trailers, pump mounted trailers and fuel trailers and the ability to work alone and in small teams while using good safety practices is required. Assignments are primarily outdoors and require good physical condition to withstand hot summers, cold rainy winter, working conditions. Experience in construction and the ability to perform a variety of maintenance tasks including electrical and mechanical maintenance are also desirable. This position rotates on-call responsibilities (evenings, weekends, holidays) as needed.

POSITION #2

Job duties include the maintenance of the District's buildings, equipment, grounds and irrigation systems. Ability to complete thorough preventative maintenance checks and services on all District HVAC systems. May also include assisting in repairing and adjusting irrigation heads, irrigation control valves, repairing breaks in water lines and programming monthly water schedules. Duties also include assisting the maintenance and operational activities of storm drain pipelines, valves, fences, dams, reservoirs, channels, outfall structures, levees, electrical and diesel-powered pumps as well as smaller gasoline powered pumps. Typically, the work is performed in wet and muddy conditions on steep side slopes and requires the use of 4x4 trucks with winches and significant labor to set up several hundred feet of suction and discharge hose. Ability to safely hitch, unhitch, and back utility trailers, pump mounted trailers and fuel trailers and the ability to work alone and in small teams while using good safety practices is required. Assignments are primarily outdoors and require good physical condition to withstand hot summers, cold rainy winter, working conditions. Experience in construction and the ability to perform a variety of maintenance tasks including electrical and mechanical maintenance are also desirable. This position rotates on-call responsibilities (evenings, weekends, holidays) as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Facilities Technician I requires one year of general experience in industrial maintenance, water conveyance, or related field experience. Facilities Technician II requires three years of general experience in industrial maintenance, water conveyance, or related field experience. Both levels require a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid California Driver License, and good driving record. Facilities Technicians (except those assigned to the Operations Center) must be available to respond to emergencies at District sites within short periods of time. Facilities Technicians must reside in the Fresno/Clovis area within 12 miles of the intersection of McKinley Avenue and First Street, the approximate center-point of the District's urban service area.

EXCELLENT FRINGE BENEFITS

Completed applications will be accepted until the positions are filled, with initial application review on Friday, March 8, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. A resume may be included as supplemental information. To apply for these positions and for additional information, please visit our website at https://www.fresnofloodcontrol.org/home/employment-opportunities/ or contact Human Resources at:

FRESNO METROPOLITAN FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT

5469 East Olive Avenue

Fresno, CA 93727

(559) 456-3292

hr@fresnofloodcontrol.org

Note: Person(s) selected for the position will be required to pass a post-offer drug screen and background check prior to the start of employment. All employees will be required to present documents establishing personal identity and the legal right to work in the United States. All employees are designated as "disaster service workers" and are required to take oath of such, as required by law.

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

The Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District is a service agency created and supported by the community in providing solutions to storm water conditions.

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