Desert Facilities Operations & Maintenance Assistant

Parker AZ; California; On-site; USD 37,000 - 49,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Excellent medical

401(k) plan and 457 plan

CalPERS retirement

Job summary

Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is seeking an Operations and Maintenance Assistant (Facility Services) to perform custodial and maintenance tasks across Desert Center and Parker Dam facilities. The role requires travel up to 250 miles daily and rotation across multiple sites to ensure continuous readiness.

Part-time schedule (3/10), with duties including administrative support, mail delivery, and equipment operation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License (or equivalent) required at time of application.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive custodial, janitorial, and custodial maintenance across facilities.
• Supports regional teams to maintain facility readiness and desert operations.
• Operates vehicles, forklifts, scissor lifts, and light equipment.
• Travel frequently to multiple desert locations to ensure service continuity.

Skills

Problem solving

Multitasking

Clear communication

Teamwork

Office equipment

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Forklifts

Scissor lift

Vehicles

Job description

Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is seeking an Operations and Maintenance Assistant (Facility Services) to perform custodial and maintenance tasks across Desert Center and Parker Dam facilities. The role requires travel up to 250 miles daily and rotation across multiple sites to ensure continuous readiness.

Part-time schedule (3/10), with duties including administrative support, mail delivery, and equipment operation.