Westlands Water District

Fresno, CA

Caretaker

Bargaining Unit: Non-Represented
Salary Code:15
FLSA Designation: Exempt
Revision Date: 10/15/18

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under general supervision of the Supervisor of Resources oversees the repair and maintenance of the District’s McCloud River facilities, grounds, and buildings. Caretaker lives on site and is a single position classification.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

The information below is meant to serve as examples of the job duties and responsibilities for this classification. This list is neither inclusive nor exclusive, but indicative of several types of duties performed.

  1. Ensures that buildings and equipment on site are maintained and in working order and that necessary repairs are made.
  2. Ensures that precautions are taken against conditions that adversely affect buildings and grounds to minimize damage, i.e. accumulated snow, downed trees, freezing or flood conditions.
  3. Performs minor grounds maintenance, including snow removal from entrances and walkways, and maintains and improves the operation of sprinkler systems.
  4. Maintains existing trails and develops new trails as needed and maintains records of the various trail segments worked on.
  5. Maintains fire safety zone around buildings and above chimneys and checks and replaces fire extinguishers in all buildings.
  6. Maintains supply of kindling and firewood at each cabin and builds ready-to-go fires in each fireplace and wood stove before guest arrival.
  7. Ensures that footbridge above Way Station is installed before fishing season and removed after finishing season.
  8. Ensures water supply to Way Station, Clubhouse and Rock House; and water for Pine Flat.
  9. Responds to emergency situations when needed.
  10. Conducts and supervises periodic inventories of materials and equipment.
  11. Assists in the acquisition of materials, equipment, and services for the District by preparing requisitions and, as necessary, securing specifications, cost information, and product availability necessary for the completion of work.
  12. Assists in setting a budget and schedule for repairs and maintenance.
  13. Performs other duties as assigned.

CLASSIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Education and Experience

Any combination of equivalent education and experience that has led to the acquisition of the knowledge required by the position. A typical way of acquiring the knowledge would be:

Possession of a United States’ high school diploma, GED, or equivalent and three (3) years experience performing routine buildings and ground maintenance in a recreational lodging or property management environment; or equivalent.

Knowledge of:

  • Procedures and practices of customer service.
  • Principles and practices of on-the-job safety.
  • Tools and equipment used in minor utility maintenance work.
  • Materials, methods, and practices used in cleaning and maintenance of recreation facilities and grounds.
  • Occupational hazards and safety procedures used in cleaning work.

Skills/Abilities to:

  • Follow both verbal and written instruction.
  • Communicate effectively.
  • Safely operate assigned tools and equipment.
  • Establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships at all organizational levels as well as with the public.
  • Operate a District vehicle observing legal and defense driving practices.

WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Heavy lifting of supplies and materials up to 100 pounds.
  • Possess physical characteristics to perform the critical and important duties of the job, including sitting, kneeling, standing, and walking on uneven ground.
  • Work outdoors under adverse climate and hazardous conditions.

STANDARD REQUIREMENTS

  • Possession of a valid Class C Driver’s License with a driving record acceptable to the District’s automobile insurance provider is required.