Job Details

Nampa, ID

Job Title: Water Capital Maintenance Tech

Position Salary Range*: $20.00 - $24.00/hour

Reports to (Role): Capital Maintenance Supervisor
Division: Water & Irrigation
Department/Group: Water
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Travel Required: None
Position Type: Full-Time
Job Family / Business Unit: Water
Benefits Eligible: Yes
EEO Category: TECHNICIANS
PERSI Eligible: Yes

WE TAKE CARE OF OUR PEOPLE!

The City of Nampa offers competitive benefits and growth opportunities, including:
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• PERSI Retirement Plan, with 11.18% employer contribution
• 401k & 457 Retirement Plans
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (at least 4 weeks per year)
• Life Insurance with AD&D
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer-Funded HRA VEBA Health Savings
• Wellness Program & Rewards
• Opportunity for student Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Harward Recreation Center and Golf Membership Discounts
Other Great Benefits!

POSITION SUMMARY:
The principal function of an employee in this class is to perform routine and skilled work in the installation and maintenance of domestic and pressurized irrigation water systems and services. The work is performed under the supervision and direction of the Water Capital-Maintenance Supervisor, but considerable leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain effective working relationships with the assigned supervisor, other City employees, and the general public. The principal duties of this class are performed in a water plant environment and at a variety of City services locations with exposure to hazardous chemicals, airborne pathogens, electrical hazards, construction equipment, below-grade hazards, and adverse weather and traffic conditions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Installs and maintains domestic and non-domestic new water line installations, including main line pipes, valves, meters, and distribution lines safely and efficiently, and in compliance with City and Federal rules and regulations and ISPWC standards. Maintains, replaces, and services existing domestic and non-domestic water services and line installations in compliance with City, State, and Federal rules and regulations, including exercising valves according to a scheduled program.
• Performs emergency shutdown or repair work on all domestic and non-domestic water systems. Responds promptly to emergency or flood calls to minimize water damage to public and private property while maintaining compliance with AWWA, State, and EPA standards to prevent contamination. Performs on-call duties on a rotating basis.
• Installs and tests new construction meter sets as scheduled.
• Installs and maintains fire hydrants according to a scheduled program.
• Maintains and repairs hydraulic pumps and equipment, and the vacuum excavator.
• Installs forms and pours concrete for boxes, sidewalks, and gutters; breaks pavement, places and repairs lines, and makes temporary surface repairs; and performs basic landscaping operations to return the job site to original condition.
• Operates a variety of complex heavy, light, and motorized equipment, including backhoe, excavator, skid steer, vacuum excavator, hydraulic valve exerciser, tapping machines, and other related equipment in accordance with licensing and safety standards, schedules vehicle and equipment maintenance.
• Carefully prepares work zone to minimize potential danger areas and alert public; ensures public and operational safety, including interacting with the public and with other agencies regarding service outages, and road closures.
• Assumes responsibility for other duties as required or assigned, maintains CEUs and attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions, and reviews
publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas.
• Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems.
• Responds to citizens' questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner.
• Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities.
• Is punctual and timely in meeting requirements of performance, including attendance standards and work deadlines.
• Communicates information and states concerns clearly and professionally.
• Respects the opinion of others and demonstrates a reasonable relationship with employees, supervisors, and others.
• Accepts and performs in a timely and effective manner changes in work assignments and/or how work is performed.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:
• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
• Commitment to Safety - Understands, encourages, and carries out the principles of integrated safety management; complies with or oversees the compliance with safety policies and procedures; completes all required training; takes personal responsibility for safety.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay meticulous attention to all aspects of a situation or task, no matter how small or seemingly unimportant.
• Financial Aptitude - Ability to understand and explain economic and accounting information, prepare, and manage budgets, and make sound long-term investment decisions.
• Innovative - Ability to look beyond the standard solutions.
• Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
• Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Time Management - Ability to effectively utilize available time for the completion of necessary job tasks.
REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:
• Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED); Required
• Experience: 2 plus years of experience in maintenance or any combination of experience and training that provides the equivalent scope of knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work.
• Computer Skills: Ability to operate a computer using standard or customized software applications appropriate to assigned tasks and the ability and willingness to quickly learn and out use to new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology.
• Certifications & Licenses: Valid State of Idaho Class A Driver's License with Tanker/Combo, and air brake endorsements. Flagging Certification within 1 year of accepting the position. Water Distribution I License within 2 years of accepting the position.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Some knowledge of the City's Waterworks System.
• Some knowledge of Federal, State, and City rules and regulations regarding the safe production and delivery of potable and non-potable water to the public.
• Some knowledge of light, heavy, and motorized equipment.
• Some knowledge of basic pump operation, pump station design, electrical motors, system flow requirements, pressure requirements, and repair methods to maintain system integrity.
• Ability to work with hazardous chemicals and equipment safely and properly.
• Ability to use a laptop computer, GPS, and GIS technology to access system maps and locate valves.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of mechanical and labor-intensive duties.
• Ability to read and fully comprehend site plans, blueprints, and installation directives. Ability to design, fabricate, build, and install irrigation filtration systems.
• Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing, using both technical and non-technical language.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures, and instructions, use logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications and/or oral instructions, and prepare and present accurate and reliable reports containing findings and recommendations.
• Integrity, ingenuity, and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT:
To accomplish this job, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. A reasonable accommodation may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EEO STATEMENT:
The City of Nampa is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

DISCLAIMER:
The City has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the City reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the City may deem appropriate.

Code : 2026017-1

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Posting Start : 11/13/2025

Posting End : 12/31/9999

HOURLY RANGE: $21.71-$24.00