Maintenance Worker I/II (Mechanical Maintenance)

The Operations & Maintenance Department
The Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Department is responsible for operating the Water Authority’s aqueduct delivery system; ensuring facility security and emergency preparedness; and maintaining and managing the fleet and various other assets. Specifically, the department controls water deliveries to meet member agency demands; manages dam and reservoir operations; ensures water quality; oversees water treatment plant and power generation operations; maintains all vehicles and heavy equipment; provides electro-mechanical support; implements the Asset Management Program (AMP); complies with all applicable environmental regulations; and develops and manages computerized Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and system maintenance programs.

The Mechanical Maintenance Division
The Mechanical Maintenance division is responsible for pipeline installation/repairs and the maintenance of line structures, flow control facilities, and related critical appurtenances such as valves and electric actuators.

The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be a reliable and safety-conscious individual with hands-on experience in mechanical maintenance, preferably in a water utility or public works environment. They will demonstrate a strong work ethic, adaptability, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team in physically demanding environments.

We are looking for someone who has:

• A working knowledge of mechanical systems, including valves, pumps, motors, hydraulic equipment, and water distribution systems.
• Experience using hand and power tools, specialized mechanical equipment, and performing routine and preventive maintenance tasks.
• Familiarity with safety procedures for working in confined spaces, around pressurized systems, and near roadways.
• The ability to read and interpret work orders and utilize a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to track and document work performed.
• A willingness to participate in rotational assignments to gain experience across various mechanical systems and facility maintenance functions.
• A commitment to continuous learning and professional development through on-the-job training and certification opportunities.

In addition, the ideal candidate will be dependable, detail-oriented, and motivated to contribute to the operational reliability of the Water Authority’s critical infrastructure.

The Position

• Performs unskilled and semi-skilled work in the construction, installation, repair and maintenance of the aqueduct pipeline, dam and related equipment and facilities.
• Drives vehicles to work sites and sets up and removes barricades to protect crews from street traffic; directs traffic in roadways to protect crews; loads dump trucks and pickup trucks and hauls debris and material to dump sites.
• Installs, maintains and repairs fences, gates, culverts, drains and pipes, valves and valve actuators, sprinkler systems and erosion control installations; posts signs along Water Authority property and rights-of-way; installs and repairs window bars and locks on gates and doors.
• Sprays, cuts, disks and removes trees, brush, weeds, rubbish and other materials which may pose fire or water pollution hazards from Water Authority-owned property and rights-of-way.
• Maintains meter and valve stations, shops, restrooms, offices and other facilities in a clean and safe condition.
• Works in vaults and other confined spaces, utilizing proper safety techniques and equipment in accordance with Water Authority and departmental safety policies and procedures.
• Operates light- and medium-duty motorized vehicles and equipment, such as dump trucks, pickup trucks, skip loaders, backhoes, mowers, sprayers, weed eaters and a variety of other hand, hydraulic and power tools and equipment; checks condition of equipment; cleans and maintains tools and equipment used in the field and shops; fuels vehicles; inspects and performs DOT safety checks on vehicles and equipment; cleans vehicles and equipment; reports the need for vehicle and equipment repairs.
• Paints piping, curbs, walks, gates, building interiors and exteriors, and other equipment and facilities; assists in maintaining, repairing and making alterations to buildings, facilities and equipment.
• Inspects, cleans, grades, maintains and repairs aqueduct system access and service roads; patches, repairs and resurfaces asphalt roads and lots.

For further details regarding the duties, responsibilities, and qualification guidelines for each class specification, please click on the following links: Maintenance Worker I / Maintenance Worker II

Working Hours and Schedule: Employees assigned to work at the Escondido office work a 4/10 schedule, Monday – Thursday, during normal business hours. Normal business hours are 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Qualification Guidelines

• Driver’s License & Insurability: A valid California driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the Water Authority’s Vehicle Insurance Policy.
• Mandatory Physical & Drug Test: The applicants selected will be given a contingent offer of employment pending the outcome of a post-offer physical and drug test.
• 24-Hour Call Out: Employees in this classification are subject to 24-hour call out

Application Procedure