Lead Mechanic & Maintenance Mentor – Water Systems

Inland Empire Utilities Agency; Chino (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA) seeks a Mechanic IV to mentor a team of mechanics and lead hands-on maintenance across water, wastewater, recycled water, and composting operations.

You will coordinate complex repairs, oversee preventive maintenance on pumps, gearboxes, and piping, and collaborate with engineers and contractors to improve reliability while using data from PM programs to guide asset decisions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least five years of progressively responsible experience in design, installation, maintenance, and repair of complex water facilities and systems.
• College-level coursework highly desirable.
• Experience working in a public agency is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate maintenance projects and troubleshoot complex mechanical issues.
• Oversee preventive and predictive maintenance activities for pumps, compressors, gearboxes, pipelines, and other vital systems.
• Perform complex mechanical repairs, upgrades, and alignments to extend equipment life and reduce downtime.
• Collaborate with supervisors, engineers, and contractors on equipment installations and system improvements.
• Utilize data from preventive and predictive maintenance programs to support asset management decisions.

Skills

Technical leadership

Condition monitoring

Maintenance planning

Team mentoring

Collaborative skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

College-level coursework desirable

Job description

Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA) seeks a Mechanic IV to mentor a team of mechanics and lead hands-on maintenance across water, wastewater, recycled water, and composting operations.

You will coordinate complex repairs, oversee preventive maintenance on pumps, gearboxes, and piping, and collaborate with engineers and contractors to improve reliability while using data from PM programs to guide asset decisions.