Water Distribution Technician IV

Summary

Fifth (final) level in a five-level career progression.  Installs and maintains water distribution infrastructure.  Performs a variety of complicated tasks.  Begins/completes the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) level four plumbing curriculum.  Familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures.  Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.  Works under general supervision.  Exercises a certain degree of creativity and latitude.  Typically reports to a supervisor/manager.

Examples of Work

Job functions are specific duties that would be included in the essential functions of the job description.  These functions are not all-inclusive nor do they cover the full extent of the duties performed.

• Begins/complete hands-on training and education curriculum for level four plumbing (delivered by a certified instructor) through NCCER and demonstrate competency therein
• Install, maintain, and repair lift stations, including related electrical and mechanical equipment and drain-waste-vent (DWV)  piping for testing and installing
• Maintain and pull sewer and sump pumps
• Troubleshoot and maintain lift station control panels (programmable logic controllers (PLCs))
• Coordinate the pump outs at the lift stations with external vendors
• Analyze chemical needs at the lift stations for controlling odor and grease based on lift station application
• Respond to lift station alarms for detecting and troubleshooting issues
• Install, maintain, and repair pipes, which includes operating jetter to clear lines of 4” and above
• Analyze underground pipes with video equipment by running a camera up or down the pipe
• Test piping systems and equipment, including manholes
• Repair pipefittings; maintains valves and underground pipes
• Transport, mix, and handle chemicals or uses hazardous materials (other than cans of gasoline, batteries, pumping fuel, or access to normal janitorial cleaning materials)
• Responsible for facilities or equipment carrying current fluids or gas that could endanger the public or other employees
• Monitor grease traps and septic tanks for compliance
• Locate and correct sewer and storm distribution line breaks
• Install, maintain, and repair pipes, valves, air reliefs, and backflow preventers
• Inspect, maintain, test, repair, paint, and greases fire hydrants
• Install temporary meters and backflow assemblies for construction projects
• Coordinate permanent water meters and installing and testing backflow preventers 2.5” and above
• Trace water and irrigation lines for determining service
• Inspect, install, maintain, and repair water pump stations, including all mechanical equipment (ex: booster pumps, wells, valves, gauges)
• Locate and correct water and irrigation distribution line breaks
• Test and sample water quality
• Work as shift or crew leader in the absence of supervisor
• Perform as a lead for more complex operations
• Inspect and approves/disapproves contractors’ work
• Ensure lower-level personnel and vendors comply with safety guidelines
• Participate in making work assignments, ensuring compliance with standards, career development of lower level technicians, and providing feedback on performance evaluations
• Complete requisitions and assists in developing scopes of work for vendors to bid on
• Operate UF vehicles
• Perform related duties (as assigned)

Education and Experience

• High school diploma (or equivalent)
• Completion of NCCER Core and Plumbing Level One, Two, Three and Four
• NCCER Certified Plus in trade, and within six months pass a trade specific Critical Task Assessment

Licensure and Certification

• Backflow preventer repair certification
• Backflow preventer testing certification
• Florida Class E operator (driver) license

Supervision

This position may include supervisory responsibility.

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