Desert Facilities Ops & Maintenance Assistant

National Education Association; Parker Dam (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 49,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Excellent medical

401(k) and 457 plans

California Public Employees' Pension

Excellent working environment

Public transportation access

Job summary

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is seeking an Operations and Maintenance Assistant (Facility Services) to perform custodial, light maintenance, and support across desert facilities. The role requires frequent travel up to 250 miles daily and rotation across home facilities in Desert Center and Parker Dam.

Part-Time 3/10 schedule with duties spanning administrative support, ground maintenance, and operations tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid California Class C Driver's License required at time of application.
• Willingness to travel up to 250 miles daily and rotate across multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• Perform custodial, janitorial, and facility cleaning across pumping plants and regional offices.
• Assist regional teams to maintain facility readiness and desert operations.
• Operate vehicles, forklifts, scissor lift, or light equipment; support ground maintenance.
• Travel frequently to multiple remote desert locations to ensure service continuity.

Skills

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Clear communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Office equipment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Office software

Job description

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is seeking an Operations and Maintenance Assistant (Facility Services) to perform custodial, light maintenance, and support across desert facilities. The role requires frequent travel up to 250 miles daily and rotation across home facilities in Desert Center and Parker Dam.

Part-Time 3/10 schedule with duties spanning administrative support, ground maintenance, and operations tasks.