Maintenance Technician (Summer Student)

Reports to Operations & Maintenance Technician and Administrator

Carry out all operational tasks of the water utility in accordance with safety standards, codes and procedures.

Follow all regulations within Dundurn Rural Water Utility and the Water Security Agency.

Assist with daily water sampling of chlorine and turbidity, weekly Bacteriological tests, and daily Lagoon monitoring.

On-call (work irregular hours if necessary).

Maintain the appearance of buildings and grounds using a zero turn mower, and weed trimmers

Painting of doors, posts, pumps, buildings.

Flushing of water lines.

Exercise valves throughout the pipeline.

Assist with Inspections of Subscriber connections.

Assist with building and installing water meter assemblies in Subscribers homes.

Assist with any general maintenance and repairs involved with the pipeline and subscriber connections.

Assist with any general maintenance and checking of pump houses ensuring that all operations are within specifications.

Maintain effective communication with staff and Board

Any other duties as specified by Board direction, administrator & Operations Maintenance Technician

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

1. Ability to meet and deal tactfully and courteously with subscribers, fellow employees, board members and vendors/contractors.

2. Ability to understand and follow verbal or simple written instructions.

3. Ability to keep routine records.

4. Ability to make minor repairs to buildings and equipment.

5. Willing to learn how to operate a skid-steer, zero turn mower, and weed trimming equipment.

6. Willingness to learn how to operate line locating equipment and a metal detector.

7. Agree to Security Background Check

8. Agree to supply a Driver’s Abstract.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

1. Must have a high school diploma or GED, and be registered in a post-secondary institution.

2. Must possess a valid Saskatchewan driver’s license.

3. Must have ability to perform physical labor.

4. Must work with minimal supervision.

5. Must have personal cell phone.

ASSETS:

1. Plumbing Experience

2. Mechanically Inclined

3. Understand and interpret blueprints/maps/schematics

4. WHMIS

5. Occupational Health and Safety Training

6. Possess good public-relations skills

7. Basic Computer Skills

Job Type: Seasonal

Contract length: 4 months

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Language:

- English (required)

Work Location: In person