Metering Systems Technician III

Job Description:

Metering Systems Technician III

Description

General Description

We are excited to announce that we are accepting applications for the position of Metering Systems Technician III.

The District

Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD) is a progressive, values-driven agency, with an international reputation for its leading-edge financial management practices, water recycling program, water use efficiency practices, water banking, urban runoff treatment, and energy generation and storage. Established in 1961 as a California Water District under the provisions of the California Water Code, IRWD is an independent special district serving central Orange County. IRWD provides high-quality drinking water, reliable sewage collection and treatment, ground-breaking recycled water programs, and environmentally sound urban runoff treatment to its customers. As an independent, not-for-profit public agency, IRWD is governed by a publicly elected five-member Board of Directors. The Board is responsible for the District's policies and decision-making. Day-to-day operations are supervised by the General Manager. Additional information can be found at the District's website: www.IRWD.com.

The Position:
The Metering Systems Technician III is responsible for installation, testing, replacement and repair of all size meters, both in the field and meter shop for domestic, untreated and recycled water distribution systems and for maintaining all District meter information.

The ideal candidate is someone with mechanical skills and knowledge of various tasks related to meter maintenance and calibration requirements. This person is self-motivated, a self-starter, who provides excellent customer service; focused on safety and maintaining professionalism and is detail oriented, dependable and flexible while using critical thinking skills to problem solve. Leadership, Traffic control requirements and Computer Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) database experience is desired .

Distinguishing Characteristics:

The Metering Systems Technician III position is distinguished from the Metering Systems Technician I and II by the following:

• In the absence of the Water Maintenance Supervisor, responsible for supervising the crew, preparing work schedules, daily/weekly logs and reports and administrative responsibility for the work order system.
• Assist in the training of Metering Systems Technician in proper procedures and responsibilities in both routine and emergency situations and provide on-the-job training.
• Make recommendations to the Supervisor regarding the selection, counseling and training of employees.
• May initiate purchase requisitions and material sign out sheets.
• Provide input to the Supervisor for reviews and performance evaluations of Metering Systems Technicians.
• Responsible for the Large Meter Maintenance Program, including all maintenance databases.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Install, maintain, test, calibrate, repair, troubleshoot and make recommendations for modification to all sizes (5/8" to 36") and types of District meters including: positive displacement, turbine, single jet and propeller.

Read and interpret blueprints and installation manuals for metering systems and provide technical support and advice to other departments or outside customers.

Coordinate with electrical and other departments regarding type of equipment and parts needed.

Perform preventive and demand maintenance on all District meters utilizing the Customer Care & Billing System (CC&B) and the Computerized Maintenance Management System - Tabware (CMMS) or other computerized programs.

Diagnose meter failures and repair/replace as appropriate.

Provide miscellaneous support to other Operations and Maintenance groups regarding any systems maintenance.

Ensure maintenance of stock and supply of meters and meter repair parts.

Advise and request from supervisor, requisition of supplies, materials, tools and equipment.

Coordinate with Engineering Department on new meter installations with customers, contractors and developers for recycled and domestic water meters 2" and smaller.

Ensure customer and interdepartmental coordination for water interruption to perform meter maintenance.

Comply with District Dechlorination Procedures.

May be required to participate in District Standby Program.

Comply with District safety work-related practices and attend relevant safety training.

Minimum Education, Training and Experience

Education:

• High School graduation or equivalent. For degrees obtained outside of the U.S., an official equivalency evaluation is required.
  

Experience:

• Three (3) years of experience testing or replacing/repairing or calibrating meters (5/8" through 36") in either the field or shop settings.
  
• Familiarity with hand and power tools.
  

License/Certification(s):

• California State Water Resources Control Board Grade III Water Distribution Certificate is required.
• Valid California Class C Driver's License is required.

Additional Information

IRWD Corporate Values

Irvine Ranch Water District believes that its values drive the character, culture, and capacity of our organization. IRWD was built on values, and we weave them into the fabric of everything we do. Values are the ingredients in our recipe for both institutional and individual success. They are a code of conduct to promote positive outcomes for others and ourselves. They are more than words on a wall or a website. We live by them every day. We pledge to keep them relevant in an ever-changing world.

IRWD's employees enjoy working in a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment where they form strong bonds with fellow employees. To ensure effective communication and promote a collaborative team environment, employees report to work each day in the office or in the field, depending on their positions.

The physical and mental demands described below are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication
Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing. Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of office/field employees, management, customers and vendors. Represent District in a professional manner when dealing with customers, outside contractors and agency officials. Ability to advise and provide interpretation to others on how to apply policies, procedures and standards to specific situations.

Mathematical Ability
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide. Ability to calculate water formulas and interpret applicable tables and charts. Knowledge of algebra.

Technology Ability
Familiarity with Windows based computerized environment and Preventive Maintenance data base programs desirable.

Judgment and Situational Reasoning Ability
Ability to use good personal judgment and discretion in performing all job functions. Must exercise independent judgment when making decisions involving specific job functions, shutdowns and most efficient utilization of staff and equipment in the absence of the Supervisor.

Physical Requirements
Ability to lift 50 lbs. on a routine basis and up to 80 lbs. with assistance. Must be certified annually to wear respiratory equipment. Must be clean-shaven such that facial hair does not interfere with the fit of a tight-fitting respirator. Ability to exert moderate to heavy physical effort in heavy work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting, carrying, pushing, twisting and pulling. Ability to operate equipment and machinery with some operations requiring complex and rapid adjustments. Ability to work in a confined space environment and in underground locations.

Environmental Adaptability
Ability to work under sometimes uncomfortable conditions with exposure to environmental factors such as toxic agents, wildlife, disease, equipment, high speed traffic or machinery.

Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, Irvine Ranch Water District employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.

IRWD offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees and their eligible dependents. These benefits include the following: retirement benefits; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; anda variety of other benefits. Benefits may vary based on employment status. This benefits overview is intended to be a summary, is not intended to be all-inclusive,and may not be applicable to all employees.

Retirement
Employees hired on or after January 1, 2013:
The District, in compliance with the California Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2012 (PEPRA), implemented a third tier for new employees hired on or after January 1, 2013. New employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 who have not been in PERS membership or in membership with a reciprocal retirement system within 6 months of hire date will receive benefits under the California Public Employees Retirement System at a 2 percent at age 62 formula. This formula gradually increases to a maximum benefits of 2.5 percent at age 67. Final compensation calculations will be based on the highest three-year average of regular recurring pay. The District pays the employer's share of these costs. The employee share of the pension cost of 7.50% is paid in full by the employees hired under this formula.

Employees hired on or after September 29, 2012 or "Classic" PERS members hired on or after January 1, 2013:
On September 24, 2012, the IRWD Board of Directors approved the addition of a second tier to the CalPERS retirement benefits. New employees hired on or after September 29th through December 31, 2012, and employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 who have been in PERS membership or in membership with a reciprocal retirement system, will receive benefits under the California Public Employees Retirement System at 2 percent at age 60 formula. This formula gradually increases to a maximum benefit of 2.418% at age 63. The District pays the employer share of these costs and the employee share of the pension cost of 7% is paid in full by the employees hired under this formula. Final retirement compensation calculations are based on the highest three-year average of regular, recurring pay.

IRWDdoes not participate or pay into Social Security except for the Medicare portion.

Medical Insurance
IRWD contracts with CalPERS for medical insurance coverage. Employees may elect coverage from a variety of PPO and HMO plans. The employee and District contribution for health insurance varies by plan.Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire.

Dental Insurance
IRWD contracts with Delta Dental for dental coverage.IRWD pays 100% of the premium for dental coverage for eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire.

Vision Insurance
IRWD contracts with the EyeMed for vision coverage. IRWD pays 100% of the premium for vision coverage for eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire.

Life Insurance
Elgible employees are provided with life insurance coverage equal to three or four times their annual salary, depending on their level of compensation. Eligible dependents are also covered for a flat benefit amount. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire.

Deferred Compensation
Participation in adeferred compensation plan is available through Empower Retirement. Enrollment is voluntary and contributions are employee-paid and subject to IRS limits. The District matches employee contributions up to 3% of base pay after 1 year of employment.

Paid Vacation
Eligible employees begin accruing vacation benefits at the rate of 80 hours per year for the first 5 years of employment. Employees accrue 120 hours per year after 5 years of employment and 160 hours per year after 10 years of employment.

Paid Holidays
The District offers 11 scheduled paid holidaysplus one personal holiday per year.

Sick Leave
Eligible employees accrue 96 hours of sick leave annually.

Flexible Spending Accounts
Eligible employees may elect to participate in the District's Flex Advantage program. This program allows employees to deposit pre-tax dollars into special accounts to be used for a variety of purposes, including paying for qualified miscellaneous health care expenses and dependent care expenses. IRWD contracts with a third party administer to process payments from employee accounts using claim forms or a Flex Spending debit card.

Educational Assistance
The District will share in the pre-approved educational costs of tuition and books for employees who wish to attend college or take certification classes.

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Salary:

$77,542.40 - $110,323.20 Annually