Disinfection Systems Technician I (Flex)

American Water Works Association; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

American Water Works Association seeks a Disinfection Systems Technician I to support a large potable water operation in Nevada. You will perform maintenance on hypochlorite systems, storage facilities, and pumping equipment, ensuring safe handling and regulatory compliance.

Two years of related maintenance experience are required; Nevada licensing and certifications must be pursued within six months. Drug screening and background checks will be conducted.

Qualifications

• Two years of general maintenance experience in potable water systems.
• State of Nevada Distribution Grade 1 desirable; Nevada Class A license within 6 months.
• Water Distribution Operator II and Water Treatment Operator I certifications within 6 months to flex to Level II.
• Must pass drug screening and background checks; may require a physical evaluation.
• Knowledge of Safe Drinking Water Act and EPA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, service, and repair hypochlorite equipment and facilities.
• Handle sodium hypochlorite storage and safety procedures.
• Perform preventive and reactive maintenance on pumping equipment and reservoirs.
• Record-keeping and reporting using CMMS/SCADA.
• Operate and calibrate control equipment and read meters.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Administrative skills

Customer service

Independence

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SCADA

CMMS

Job description

FILING DEADLINE: The first 100 applications submitted ON or BEFORE 11:59p.m., Tues, Sept 8th, 2026. WHICHEVER
COMES FIRST.
This position is a flex position. Candidates will be hired in at a level I, with a starting salary of $31.45 hourly. After a6–24-month period, the selected candidate will be evaluated to determine if they meet the criteria to flex to a level II,with a starting salary of $36.42 hourly.

Hours of Work: 4/10's. 5am-3:30pm, Mon-Thurs.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

will have two years of increasingly responsible general maintenance experience in maintenanceand processes that relate to a large potable water operation, and the disinfection processes and related state andlocal requirements for water storage facilities that meet the Safe Drinking Water Standards; will possess mechanicaland troubleshooting skills and have strict adherence to prescribed safety and work practices. Have the ability to demonstrate interpersonal and strong communication abilities, administrative qualities, and customer service skills;and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision; the possession of a State of Nevada DistributionGade 1 at time of hire is desirable along with a Nevada Class A License with required endorsements within 6 monthsof hire. Candidates must also hold Water Distribution Operator II and Water Treatment Operator I certifications within 6 months of hire date to flex to a level II technician.

INTRODUCTION

Human Resources will screen applications and supplemental questionnaires. Candidates possessingthe strongest skills and experience for this position will be forwarded to the hiring department for further evaluationand to determine who will be invited to the formal interview process. The candidate hired will be required to pass adrug screening, background check and may be required to pass a job-related physical evaluation.

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under general supervision, performs a variety of duties in the inspection, maintenance, servicing and repair ofhypochlorite equipment and facilities used in well production and distribution, storage and disinfection of potablewater systems; receives deliveries and maintains storage of sodium hypochlorite, following all applicable safetyprocedures and protocols; performs preventative and reactive maintenance and repair of non-chemical pumpingequipment, reservoirs, tanks and related systems; and performs related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Principles and procedures in the operation, servicing and repair of distribution system chemical and nonchemicalpumps, valves, motors, diesel engines and electronic, computerized and manual control systems in a large, complexpotable water distribution, storage and disinfection system; sodium hypochlorite storage management andhazardous transportation and field delivery requirements; pipefitting and plumbing practices and proceduresassociated with the installation of potable water and sodium hypochlorite systems in reservoirs and other facilities;methods and practices in the installation, maintenance and repair of chemical injection and delivery systems and machinery and equipment of similar complexity; water quality sampling and testing requirements and procedures;
local, state and federal laws and regulations regarding the production, treatment, storage and transmission ofpotable water, including the Safe Drinking Water Act and relevant EPA regulations; water industry math; hazards ofthe work and required safety practices and procedures including the use of personal protective equipment and airmonitoring equipment for confined space entry and chemical exposure; enterprise applications related to the work,
including SCADA and computerized maintenance management systems.

Ability to:

Operate, repair, install and align a wide variety of pumping, control, distribution and disinfection system equipment, including digital control equipment; calibrate pumps and chemical feed systems; read and assess the significance of control system meters, gauges and other components and diagnose conditions and problems; install, repair and rebuild chemical feed systems; service and repair reservoir equipment and machinery; access and utilize maintenancemanagement system databases for system component information; read valve books, blueprints and schematicdrawings; prepare clear and concise records and reports; understand and follow oral and written instructions;communicate effectively in writing and orally; exercise independent judgment and initiative within establishedprocedures and guidelines; and establish and maintain effective relationships in with those encountered in thecourse of the work.

Training and Experience:

The following are typical ways of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above:

Disinfection Systems Technician I– Graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent; and two years of increasinglyresponsible general maintenance experience in potable water production, treatment, storage and distribution; or anequivalent combination of training and experience.

Disinfection Systems Technician II – A Disinfection Systems Technician I may be considered for advancement to
Disinfection Systems Technician II after demonstrating proficiency to perform the full range of duties of the latterclass. Proficiency criteria and the process for demonstrating performance at the levels established in the criteria areestablished jointly by hiring authorities and the Director, Human Resources and are described in a separatedocument.

Typically, a Disinfection Systems Technician I is expected to be capable of meeting the proficiency criteria within a 24-month period, depending on an individual’s prior experience and progression in performing the full range ofDisinfection Systems Technician II duties as described in the established performance criteria.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enableindividuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to stand and walk; talk or hear in person;sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; smell; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel or operateobjects, tools or controls; and reach with hands or arms. Employees must frequently lift and/or move up to 50pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to use oral and written communicationsskills; read documents or instructions; analyze and solve problems; observe and interpret conditions, data orinformation; use water industry math; learn and apply new information or skills; perform highly detailed work withprecision under intensive, changing deadlines with constant interruptions; and interact with others encountered in
the course of work.

ABILITY TO

Operate, repair, install and align a wide variety of pumping, control, distribution and disinfection system equipment, including digital control equipment; calibrate pumps and chemical feed systems; read and assess the significance of control system meters, gauges and other components and diagnose conditions and problems; install, repair and rebuild chemical feed systems; service and repair reservoir equipment and machinery; access and utilize maintenance management system databases for system component information; read valve books, blueprints and schematic drawings; prepare clear and concise records and reports; understand and follow oral and written instructions; communicate effectively in writing and orally; exercise independent judgment and initiative within established procedures and guidelines; and establish and maintain effective relationships in with those encountered in the course of work.

Training and Experience:

The following are typical ways of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above:

Disinfection Systems Technician I– Graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent; and two years of increasingly responsible general maintenance experience in potable water production, treatment, storage and distribution; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Disinfection Systems Technician II – A Disinfection Systems Technician I may be considered for advancement to
Disinfection Systems Technician II after demonstrating proficiency to perform the full range of duties of the latter class. Proficiency criteria and the process for demonstrating performance at the levels established in the criteria are established jointly by hiring authorities and the Director, Human Resources and are described in a separate document.

Typically, a Disinfection Systems Technician I is expected to be capable of meeting the proficiency criteria within a 24-month period, depending on an individual’s prior experience and progression in performing the full range of Disinfection Systems Technician II duties as described in the established performance criteria.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to stand and walk; talk or hear in person; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; smell; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands or arms. Employees must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to use oral and written communications skills; read documents or instructions; analyze and solve problems; observe and interpret conditions, data or information; use water industry math; learn and apply new information or skills; perform highly detailed work with precision under intensive, changing deadlines with constant interruptions; and interact with others encountered in
the course of work.