Field Support Associate

Class TitleField Support AssociateClass CodeMW0000X

Salary $18.00 - $22.00 Hourly

Description

Limited duration: approximately 40 hours per week. Limited duration employees are not eligible for benefits except those required by law.

Overall, Purpose of the Job: To perform basic and/or intermediate tasks for facilities, fleet, water system operations, and/or data collection under the direction of District personnel.

This position has been identified as safety sensitive because one or more of the following are essential functions of the position: Operating heavy equipment, operation of a commercial vehicle, setting up work zone traffic control, confined space work, trenching and excavation work, operation of a forklift, flagging, working with water treatment chemicals, driving (as a routine function of the position).

Essential Job Functions:

Perform maintenance tasks at District’s facilities and infrastructure.
Aid in performing minor building and/or grounds maintenance tasks.
Supply basic labor in support of water system operations.
Perform cleaning, organizing, and general maintenance activities.
Collect and input water infrastructure data (GPS, condition assessments, etc.)

For all assignments:

Use safe work methods and make proper use of related safety equipment.
Operate vehicles appropriate to the area of assignment.
Operate a variety of hand and power tools and equipment related to work assignment.
Keep supervisor informed of work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for improvement.
Perform work zone traffic control.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

Knowledge of personnel, administrative, safety and departmental policies.
Knowledge of safety practices and procedures applicable to the job.
Knowledge of basic computer operations; including mobile devices.
Skill in customer relations and communication, including the ability to work with difficult customers effectively and tactfully.
Ability to read and interpret maps.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with coworkers, customer and other agencies.

Ability to use common maintenance equipment and hand tools (e.g. lawn mowers, weed-whackers, leaf blowers, pressure washers, power tools, etc.).
Ability to keep a professional appearance and project a positive image of the District.
Ability to learn and pass a Work Zone Traffic Control certification test.

Ability to establish and maintain respectful and harmonious relationships with others both inside and outside the organization.
Ability to perform effectively in an independent or team environment, as well as displaying self-motivation skills.
Other duties as assigned.