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Volunteer Internship - UNPAID, Summer 2018 Session

Eastern Municipal Water District

Volunteer Internship - UNPAID, Summer 2018 Session

Perris, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    CLOSING DATE & TIME:  AUGUST 11, 2020 AT 4:00PM PACIFIC TIME

    Under immediate (Building and Facilities Technician I) to general (Building and Facilities Technician II) supervision, performs a wide variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the construction, alteration, maintenance, and repair of District buildings and facilities; trades areas include, but are not limited to, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), carpentry, masonry, and plumbing; and performs related duties, as assigned.

     

    Required Skills

    Knowledge of: 

    • Principles, methods, materials, tools, and equipment related to the routine maintenance, repair, inspection, and alternation of building facility, equipment, and machinery including heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.
    • Construction principles, methods, materials, tools, and equipment in multiple trade areas such as carpentry, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing.
    • Principles and techniques of water and wastewater supply and drainage plumbing using galvanized, copper, and PVC pipe.
    • Principles, methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in concrete work, surface patching, and brick and masonry repair.
    • Surface preparation and application of paints appropriate to different internal and external surfaces.
    • Operation and maintenance of a wide variety of hand, power, and shop tools and equipment common to the fields of electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and related building trades.
    • Uniform Building Code as it relates to assigned work.
    • Methods and techniques of steel fabrication and welding.
    • Basic math applicable to the construction trades.
    • District and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
    • Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and District staff.
    • The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
    • Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.

      

    Ability to: 

    • Operate and maintain specialized tools used in electrical, carpentry, plumbing, and related building trades.
    • Measure and calculate angles, lengths, and volumes.
    • Design, lay out, and prepare sketches for building and related construction jobs.
    • Estimate necessary materials and equipment to complete assignments.
    • Prepare basic records and reports.
    • Read and interpret manuals, specifications, drawings, and blueprints.
    • Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed.
    • Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.
    • Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
    • Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
    • Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

     

    Required Experience

    Any combination of experience and education that provides the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying, along with the specific licenses/certifications as outlined below:

    Building and Facilities Technician I: Two (2) years of experience performing semi-skilled and skilled tasks in one or more of the major building trades.

    Building and Facilities Technician II: Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience performing semi-skilled and skilled tasks in one or more of the major building trades, or one (1) year experience as a Building and Facilities Technician I with the District.

    Education: 

    • Building and Facilities Technician I/II: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.

     Licenses/Certifications: 

    • A valid California driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District’s Vehicle Insurance Policy.

     

  • Qualifications

    Knowledge of: 

    • Principles, methods, materials, tools, and equipment related to the routine maintenance, repair, inspection, and alternation of building facility, equipment, and machinery including heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.
    • Construction principles, methods, materials, tools, and equipment in multiple trade areas such as carpentry, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing.
    • Principles and techniques of water and wastewater supply and drainage plumbing using galvanized, copper, and PVC pipe.
    • Principles, methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in concrete work, surface patching, and brick and masonry repair.
    • Surface preparation and application of paints appropriate to different internal and external surfaces.
    • Operation and maintenance of a wide variety of hand, power, and shop tools and equipment common to the fields of electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and related building trades.
    • Uniform Building Code as it relates to assigned work.
    • Methods and techniques of steel fabrication and welding.
    • Basic math applicable to the construction trades.
    • District and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
    • Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and District staff.
    • The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
    • Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.

      

    Ability to: 

    • Operate and maintain specialized tools used in electrical, carpentry, plumbing, and related building trades.
    • Measure and calculate angles, lengths, and volumes.
    • Design, lay out, and prepare sketches for building and related construction jobs.
    • Estimate necessary materials and equipment to complete assignments.
    • Prepare basic records and reports.
    • Read and interpret manuals, specifications, drawings, and blueprints.
    • Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed.
    • Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.
    • Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
    • Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
    • Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.