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Open: March 3, 2026 — Closes: March 16, 2026
Summary
Career-Seasonal appointments are permanent positions and include the same benefits as Career appointments, but do not provide work on a year-round basis. You will work from approximately 4/1 to 11/30, and you will be in a non-pay status for the remainder of the year. As a trainee, this position may be eligible for non-competitive promotion to the target position WG-08 upon meeting the requirements listed in the "Additional Information Section".
Major Duties
As a Utility Systems Repairer-Operator Helper Trainee, WG-4742-5, your typical work assignments may include the following under supervision: Works under closer than normal supervision at the trainee level performing assignments designed to provide the competencies, skills, and experience required to perform the more complex work at the grade 08 level. Supports journey-level workers in the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of utility systems such as water and wastewater systems. Carries out simpler, recurring tasks in various trades (e.g., electrical, plumbing, HVAC, boiler operation) under close supervision to gain experience and develop skills. At the full performance level of this position, as a Utility Systems Repairer-Operator, WG-4742-8, your typical work assignments may include the following: Operate plant equipment for wastewater treatment, including testing samples, adjusting equipment and monitoring the system. Carry-out water-treatment processes in accordance with regulation and monitor and adjust equipment associated with water treatment systems. Performs journeyman plumbing, mechanical, HVAC, and electrical installations and repairs. Physical Demands: Work assignments typically require moderately heavy physical effort to lift, carry, or otherwise handle items typically weighing up to 40 pounds. As the trainee learns the trade, duties may require the incumbent to maneuver into and out of specific locations while dismantling and assembling utility related equipment. Under close supervision, the incumbent may make repairs from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms where the parts of systems worked on are in hard-to-reach places. Frequent standing, walking, bending, crouching, reaching, and stooping is possible. Occasionally, climbing and work in high places may be required, as well as the use of hoists, holders, and pulleys when handling large equipment. Working Conditions: Work is both indoors and outdoors where the trainee may be subject to prevailing weather conditions. The incumbent may be exposed to biological hazards or diseases while cleaning equipment or shoveling sludge, and hazardous gases such as methane, chlorine, hydrogen sulfide, and carbon monoxide. The incumbent may also be subject to electrical shock, loud noises, acids, and hydraulic fluids while working around motors and pumps. There is exposure to shock, burns, and strains. The incumbent follows prescribed safety practices and uses safety equipment such as face shields, gloves, hard-toe shoes, goggles, rubber mats, hard hats, respirators, and protective clothing that may be uncomfortable to wear. The incumbent is required to attend and participate in safety meetings and trainings and review and follow safety regulations and policies prior to using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The incumbent may be required to operate motor vehicles.