| Job Title: Water/Wastewater Maintenance Worker | Reports To: Water/Wastewater Operator |
| Program/Department: Maintenance | Work Location: Tsakis |
| Date Updated: August 2025 | Job Status: |
JOB SUMMARY:
The Water/Wastewater Maintenance Worker will be responsible for maintaining the water and wastewater infrastructure. They will work alongside the Water/Wastewater Operator and Circuit Rider to obtain necessary training to maintain qualified status for the successful performance of this position. This position is half time Water/Wastewater and half time Maintenance.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Have knowledge of the water and wastewater system
- Operating and exercising valves
- Cleaning valve boxes, painting valve caps
- Operating, maintaining and brushing fire hydrants
- Flush water mains as needed
- Water service locates and mapping
- Reporting records of routine maintenance to Water/Wastewater Operator
- Reporting records of emergency repairs to Water/Wastewater Operator
- Inspecting sewer manholes
- Map sewer manholes
- Back up for the Community Based Water Monitor water sampling program
- On site support for contractors during water/sewer repairs
- Assist with band public works/maintenance projects, reporting to Maintenance Supervisor when doing so
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KWAKIUTL BAND JOB DESCRIPTION
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:
- Hydrant maintenance training
- Water sampling training
- Water/sewer line repair training
- First Aid
- Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS)
- Must have class 5 Drivers license
- Be able to become an Environmental Operators Certification Program (EOCP) certified operator to the level of Small Water Systems and Small Wastewater Systems
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Wear appropriate work attire including PPE
- Must be available in case of water/sewer emergency
Send resumes to samantha.machan@kwakiutl.bc.ca