High School Diploma or GED.
Experience as a laborer or groundskeeper or equivalent work experience with an emphasis in grounds, mowing, and landscaping materials.
Demonstrated experience in grounds maintenance or horticulture, operating mowing equipment, or using a tractor with power takeoff attachments.
Three years in the Grounds & Structures Technician I role at WaterOne. Progressive steps to achieving mastery of the job description of Grounds & Structures Technician II.
In lieu of WaterOne Experience, Five years of experience in a General Maintenance or Grounds role at a multi-site facility, city/county, or campus setting with demonstrated experience repairing and restoring a variety of assets common to the trade.
Communicate well in English both orally and in writing.
Knowledgeable in the safe handling of hazardous chemicals.
Availability for occasional emergency call-out or scheduled overtime.
Ability to use a computer for data entry and other basic functions.
Possess a valid driver's license and continuously meet WaterOne driving standards.
Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening and background verification in accordance with WaterOne standards.
Ability to use the following tools/equipment: spraying equipment, shovels, garden tools, handheld and power tools common to the trade, drive trucks with a snowplow and use the truck mounted salt spreader, lawn mowers, string trimmers, hedge trimmers, ladders and scaffolding.
An employee in this position may be required to lift or move up to:
5 lbs. constantly; 10 lbs. frequently; 20 lbs. occasionally; and 40 lbs.
rarely
Work in outdoor weather conditions: Frequently;
Work inside and outside WaterOne facilities and structures. Outside working conditions are dependent on the weather, which involves extreme heat (above 90 degrees) in the summer and cold in the winter (below freezing). Some work may be in non-heated and non-air-conditioned structures: Frequently;
Perform field assignments in poor weather and driving conditions and deal with other hazards of field work: Occasionally;
Work at varying heights up to 15 feet above the floor: Occasionally; and
Toleration of noise levels that are generally minimal but may be excessive for brief periods of time: Occasionally (hearing protection is provided)
Must be able to remain in a stationary, standing and/or sitting position for up to several hours a day.
Must be able to position self to stoop, kneel, or crouch.
Must be able to position self to help install, inspect, remove, or repair various items.
Must be able to position and move through elevators, stairways, ramps and rough terrain.
Must be able to ascend and descend ladders to work on equipment, including climbing water towers and other structures, as well as standing or working on elevated surfaces.
Must be able to move from one location to another.
Must be able to wear and use air purifying and air supplied respiratory protection.
Must be able to wear personal protective equipment and navigate construction sites.
Must possess specific vision abilities required for this job including close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, ability to distinguish colors, and ability to adjust focus.