Utility Worker

THE POSITION

THIS IS A LIMITED TERM POSITION

THIS JOB POSTING WILL AUTOMATICALLY CLOSE UPON THE RECEIPT OF 100 APPLICATIONS

OR

AT THE FINAL FILING DEADLINE, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST.

To be considered for employment opportunities through the Department of Utilities Summer High School Student Program for both the Utility Worker and General Intern positions, a separate application must be submitted for each job posting.

Through the Department of Utilities Summer High School Student Program, the City of Sacramento Department of Utilities is committed to providing meaningful opportunities for youth to discover, explore, and develop careers in drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater. Beginning in the mid-2000s, Department of Utilities leaders wanted to give local youth opportunities in the trades professions to address a shortage of skilled trades workers. Over the past 20 years, several hundred students in grades 10-12 have been hired into the program to expose them to the unique career opportunities offered by Department of Utilities. Now the program hires both field (Utility Worker) and office (General Intern) positions. Students work alongside Department of Utilities professionals to learn some of the many facets that go into planning, building, operating, and maintaining a municipal water system within the City of Sacramento. The Department of Utilities has several Utility Worker positions for students who are motivated to work and interested in learning about municipal water systems management and how we get our drinking water. Utility Workers will work with field crews in one of three sections. Drainage Collection is responsible for maintaining and repairing drainage facilities. Meter Reading ensures accurate billing for the department’s customers by trouble-shooting meter issues and interacting with customers. Water distribution (and the water meter shop) takes over once the water leaves the treatment plant. Beyond the water pipes, an entire distribution system consists of pumps, valves, storage facilities, and other hydraulic equipment that connects drinking water treatment plants to the consumer’s tap. Students will learn how the entire system operates. Some positions start work at 6:00 or 6:30 a.m.
IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT
The ideal candidate will be friendly, courteous, and motivated to work and learn new skills.
Under supervision, to perform general clean-up and maintenance tasks. Delivers and operates miscellaneous equipment as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Employees in this classification are non-career.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Immediate supervision is provided by higher level personnel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Dependent upon assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

- Sweeps, cleans, and maintains buildings and other facilities.
- Performs janitorial and ground maintenance.
- Disinfects and scrubs toilet facilities and showers.
- Assists in maintaining the City's water, sewer, and flood control system by picking up debris, clearing weeds, cleaning tanks, sedimentation basins, and screens.
- Prepares baseball and softball fields for games.
- Delivers and operates equipment.
- Assists in maintaining pool facilities.
- Assists as necessary in special programs relating to recreation activities.
- Performs related work as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to:

- Perform a variety of physically demanding cleaning and maintenance tasks for extended periods of time.
- Follow oral and written instructions.
- Work day shift, night shift, and weekends.
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with employees and the general public.

THE SELECTION PROCEDURE

Please note, the City of Sacramento's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox.

1. Application: (Pass/Fail) - All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application to the Employment Office by the final filing deadline :

• Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted.
• Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified:
  • If applicants do not list current and past job-related experience in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week).
  • If "see resume" is noted in the "Work Experience" section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section.
• Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position.

2. Supplemental Questionnaire: (Pass/Fail) - In addition to the City of Sacramento employment application, all applicants must complete and submit online responses to the supplemental questionnaire:

• Responses to the supplemental questionnaire must be submitted online; paper questionnaire will not be accepted.
• Incomplete supplemental questionnaire will not pass the review process; omitted information cannot be considered or assumed.
• A resume will not substitute for the information required in the supplemental questionnaire.
• Possession of the minimum qualifications is not necessarily a guarantee of further advancement in the selection process.

3. Screening Committee: (Pass/Fail)- All applications received by the final filing deadline will be forwarded to the hiring department for review. The hiring department will select the most competitive applications for further consideration. Human Resources will only evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications, as stated on the job announcement, for applications selected by the hiring department.

4. Interview Process: Human Resources will forward applications to the hiring department. Those determined to be the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in an interview process.

5.Conditional Hire: Upon receipt of a conditional offer, the selected candidate must complete and pass Live Scan/fingerprinting. If applicable, candidates may also need to pass a pre-employment medical exam, controlled substance and/or alcohol test, and possess any required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment.

QUESTIONS:

For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process:

• Please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuide for a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the application process.
• For technical support between 6 AM - 5 PM PT, contact Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627.
• Visit the City of Sacramento Human Resources Department website at https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment ;
• Send an email to employment@cityofsacramento.org ; or
• Call the Human Resources Department at (916) 808-5726

This position does not have Benefits.

Pension Reform Act
The City of Sacramento is covered by the California Public Employees' Retirement System, and as such, must adhere to the California Public Employee's Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) of 2013. Please note that the provisions within this act may affect or impact an applicant's eligibility and/or selection for open vacancies at the City of Sacramento.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Sacramento is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Closing Date/Time: 4/14/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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