Disinfection Technician/Sr. Disinfection Technician

Compensation
Disinfection Technician: $42.06 – $52.56
Senior Disinfection Technician: $44.15 – $55.19

Ideal Candidate
Are you a self-starter with great attention to detail? Do you have journey-level skills in the repair, alteration, construction, installation and maintenance of water quality disinfection systems and equipment? is so, we would like to hear from you.

We welcome veterans and transitioning military. If you served as a Utilitiesman (US Navy – UT), Interior Electrician (US Army), Water Treatment Specialist (US Army), Water and Fuel Systems Maintenance (US Air Force) or held a similar role, we encourage you to apply. Consider joining a team of dedicated professionals who work to protect and preserve water, one of our most valuable natural resources. The experience you’ve gained during your service can continue to impact the world with a career at Otay.

The Otay Water District offers excellent benefits, a balanced work/life environment and is a leader in the industry.

About the Position and Department
This position may be appointed at either level depending upon qualification and experience. This position is in the Water Systems Department, and reports to the Water Systems Supervisor. This position is a member of a dedicated, service-oriented team where collaboration and leadership are promoted at all levels.

The Operations Department is responsible for the operations, maintenance and repair of all Otay Water District facilities and equipment.  Facilities include pipelines, reservoirs, pump stations, lift stations, and a reclamation plant for potable water and recycled water distribution, wastewater collections, and wastewater reclamation. The Operations Department has a staff of approximately 57 employees.

Applications will be accepted until there are a sufficient number of highly qualified applicants from which to make a selection. However, for the earliest consideration, please submit your application materials by January 22, 2026. For information on the recruitment process, please go to the Employment section of our website www.otaywater.gov or click here.

Examples of Duties
 

Essential Functions:

• Repairs and maintains chlorine gas, ammonia and sodium hypochlorite systems in the District.
• Implements new designs and technology necessary to improve the District’s disinfection system.
• Wires new and altered equipment, chlorination controls, analyzer controls and alarms.
• Programs microprocessors and operates the following electrical and electronic test equipment: ammeters, voltmeters, multi-meters, calibrators, and signal generators.
• Performs preventive maintenance and diagnoses equipment failures.
• Purchases equipment and parts necessary for proper maintenance and operation of disinfection systems.
• Maintains records of maintenance done on disinfection equipment.
• Works from blueprints, schematics and rough sketches.  Makes rough sketches and working drawings.
• May serve as a member of the District’s Hazwoper Team which includes entering and working in confined spaces, wearing SCBA respirator gear and respirator protection, wearing a Level A suit, and wearing a safety harness.
• Diagnoses and makes recommendations of equipment replacement.
• Develops and executes action plans for Nitrification events.
• Responds to and works weekends and evenings in scheduled and/or unscheduled situations.
• Operates District vehicles safely.
• Dechlorinates as necessary.
• Completes final walk through of new facilities.

The Senior Disinfection Technician may also include:

• Plans and lays out assigned tasks according to priority.
• Reviews purchase requisitions, work orders, and work requests.
• Assists supervisor with preparing staff reports and other periodic reports.
• Assigns tasks in the field as needed to ensure work is completed safely.
• Sets project priorities and reviews completed work as needed to ensure work is completed in a timely manner and to standards.
• Assists in budget preparation.
• Assists during Cal-ARP and RMP audits and inspections.
• Completes final walk through of new facilities.

To see the complete job descriptions go to the Employment section of our website www.otaywater.gov or click here. 

Required Licenses and/or Certifications

Disinfection Technician: A valid California State Water Resources Control Board – Grade I Water Treatment Certificate.

Senior Disinfection Technician: A valid California State Water Resources Control Board – Grade II Water Treatment Certificate.

Additionally, Both Levels Require:

A valid California Class C Driver’s License and a safe driving record.
A valid California State Water Resources Control Board – Grade II Water Distribution Certificate.
 
Minimum Experience, Education, and Training Requirements
Disinfection Technician: One (1) year of experience performing preventative maintenance, installation and repair of chlorination/disinfection equipment and associated auxiliary electronic equipment and controls.

Senior Disinfection Technician: Two (2) years of experience performing preventative maintenance, installation and repair of chlorination/disinfection equipment and associated auxiliary electronic equipment and controls.

Education: Both levels require a High School Diploma or G.E.D.

This position will be subject to random drug testing during employment.  
This is an hourly, non-exempt position.
Otay Water District is a Smoking, Tobacco and Nicotine Free Campus.
All Otay Water District employees are at-will pursuant to California Water Code, Section 71362.