Senior MaintenanceInstrumentation Technician

WCW is seeking qualified candidates to fill vacancies at both the Maintenance/Instrumentation Technician and Senior Maintenance/Instrumentation Technician levels. We are looking for dedicated results-driven individuals who demonstrate personal accountability sound judgment and a commitment to operational excellence. These positions perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks in support of the Maintenance Division including the installation maintenance troubleshooting and repair of WCW facilities machinery instrumentation and equipment. Responsibilities will vary based on the position level with the senior-level role requiring greater technical expertise independence and responsibility.

• Knowledgeable. You will need to be knowledgeable of established safety policies and procedures and applicable codes and regulations.
• Customer focused.Your role will require you to understand your customers operational needs and to be responsive and proactive when addressing those needs.
• Flexible.You will need to adapt and adjust your work schedule to meet changing conditions or emergencies.
• Organized and Results Driven. You will need to be organized and shows a high level of care and thoroughness in handling assignments.
• Dependable.Your assigned unit will rely on you for support.
• Able to Personify Integrity. You will be an important part in maintaining WCWs culture of transparency and accountability open to continuous improvement.

• Performing semi-skilled and skilled installation maintenance and repairs of all WCW facilities machinery and equipment.
• Operating various treatment plant tools vehicles and stationery machinery.
• Installing maintaining troubleshooting and repairing electrical control system and instrumentation systems.
• Interpreting technical documentation such as layouts blueprints and schematics.
• Maintaining records and preparing clear and concise written and oral reports of work performed.
• Performing preventive maintenance on all buildings grounds equipment and systems.

• Every day brings a variety of work and opportunities to make a difference with the potential to impact the delivery of important public services.
• You will work in a dynamic department with opportunities to excel and grow.
• You will have the ability to be innovative and creative in designing and implementing new programs processes and tools.

• Your work will have a direct impact on the agencys ability to provide important public services.
• You will work in a dynamic department with opportunities to excel.
• You will be working with a highly skilled and knowledgeable team
• You will participate in an on-call rotation and may be required to respond to emergencies or urgent maintenance and instrumentation issues outside of regular working hours.

• Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content work steps and final work products
• Legal & Regulatory Navigation: Understanding and adhering to established safety standards building codes and regulations
• Adaptability- Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires
• Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue
• Writing: Communicating effectively in writing
• Teamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
• Professional Impact: Presenting self as a positive representative of the organization
• Self-Management: Showing personal organization self-discipline and dependability
• Professional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty adherence to principles and personal accountability

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Lead and participate in inspection troubleshooting maintenance repair replacement and overhaul of pumps compressors engines generators motors switch gear mechanical fixtures and equipment; control electrical drive and piping systems
• Perform and lead preventive maintenance on all District-maintained buildings grounds equipment and systems
• Perform and lead electrical control system and instrumentation installation maintenance troubleshooting and repair
• Fabricate and modify parts and structures from a variety of materials
• Use a variety of hand and power tools cutting and welding equipment and electrical testing equipment
• Operate vehicles heavy equipment and stationery machinery as required
• Maintain records and logs of work performed
• Make oral and written reports of work performed
• Lead and train other personnel in mechanical electrical and control system maintenance work
• Perform related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Maintenance/Instrumentation Technician
Experience
Three years of experience in the repair and maintenance of mechanical electrical and control equipment and systems common to a treatment plant or similar type facility.

Education
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by specialized training in the maintenance installation and repair of major mechanical and electrical systems.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE

Possession of a Mechanical Technologist Grade I certificate issued by the California Water Environment Association within one year of appointment to the position.

Possession of the Electrical/Instrumentation Technologist Grade I certificate issued by the California Water Environment Association within one year of appointment to the position.

Possession of a valid California Drivers License. The incumbent must continue to meet all of the provisions of the Driving Policy as a condition of continued employment

Senior Maintenance/Instrumentation Technician

Experience:Five years of journey level experience in the repair and maintenance of mechanical electrical and control equipment and systems common to a treatment plant or similar type facility.

Education:Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by specialized training as required for certification.

License and/or Certificate:

Possession of a Mechanical Technologist Grade III certificate issued by the California Water Environment Association. At a minimum the certification shall be attained in the following manner:

• Grade II certificate within eighteen months of appointment to position.
• Grade III certificate within three years of appointment to position.

Possession of the Electrical/Instrumentation Technologist Grade III certificate issued by the California Water Environment Association. At a minimum the certification shall be attained in the following manner:

• Grade III certificate within two years of appointment to position.

Possession of a valid California Drivers License. The incumbent must continue to meet all of the provisions of the Driving Policy as a condition of continued employment.

• Great understanding of workplace safety protocols and programs
• Experience working with a governmental agency or public utility
• Experience working with a CMMS (computerized maintenance management system)
• Experience maintaining wastewater treatment equipment or a similar industrial setting

Applicants interested in the Maintenance/Instrumentation Technician or Senior Maintenance/Instrumentation Technicianposition must apply at November 9 2026.


Selection Process:

1. Application Filing and Evaluation: Applicants must complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of application; applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process.
2. Oral Interview:Conducted by a qualifications Appraisal Panel which will evaluate candidates in job-related areas.