Maintenance Mechanic

Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD); Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Irvine Ranch Water District is seeking two Maintenance Mechanics in the Mechanical Services Department. Under general supervision, you will install, maintain/service, and overhaul stationary rotating equipment across water distribution and treatment systems.

This role includes predictive and preventive maintenance, and participation in after-hours standby programs. Ideal candidates will perform mechanical and electrical maintenance, interpret blueprints, and execute basic fabrication and welding

Responsibilities

• Install, dismantle, overhaul, and repair waterworks machinery and equipment.
• Perform electrical and mechanical preventive maintenance.
• Use analyzers and testing tools for efficiency, tribology, thermography, and vibration analysis.
• Read blueprints and installation manuals; follow written/verbal instructions.
• Welding, machining, fabrication, and basic repair work as needed.
• Respond to after-hours standby and emergency maintenance.

Job description

General Description

Irvine Ranch Water District is currently accepting applications for

Irvine Ranch Water District is currently accepting applications for two (2) Maintenance Mechanics in the Mechanical Services Department.

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received or until filled. The deadline for the first review of applications is 8:00 AM on Monday, September 7, 2026. Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit applications early. Candidates who submit applications after the first review deadline are not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment. This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review deadline.

The District

Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD) is a progressive, values-driven agency, with an international reputation for its leading-edge financial management practices, water recycling program, water use efficiency practices, water banking, urban runoff treatment, and energy generation and storage. Established in 1961 as a California Water District under the provisions of the California Water Code, IRWD is an independent special district serving central Orange County. IRWD provides high-quality drinking water, reliable sewage collection and treatment, ground-breaking recycled water programs, and environmentally sound urban runoff treatment to its customers. As an independent, not-for-profit public agency, IRWD is governed by a publicly elected five-member Board of Directors. The Board is responsible for the District's policies and decision-making. Day-to-day operations are supervised by the General Manager. Additional information can be found at the District's website: www.IRWD.com.

IRWD Values

Irvine Ranch Water District believes that its values drive the character, culture, and capacity of our organization. IRWD was built on values, and we weave them into the fabric of everything we do. Values are the ingredients in our recipe for both institutional and individual success. They are a code of conduct to promote positive outcomes for others and ourselves. They are more than words on a wall or a website. We live by them every day. We pledge to keep them relevant in an ever-changing world.

IRWD's employees enjoy working in a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment where they form strong bonds with fellow employees. To ensure effective communication and promote a collaborative team environment, employees report to work each day in the office or in the field, depending on their positions.

The Position

Under general supervision, install, maintain/service and assist in the overhauls of all District stationary rotating equipment related to domestic and reclaimed water distribution systems, sewage collections systems, wastewater/water treatment plants and dewatering/solids handling. Performs cross-functional electrical and mechanical planned maintenance. Perform predictive (condition based monitoring) and preventive maintenance routes in a computerized environment. Participates in the department after-hours standby program at the sole discretion of the District.

• Installs, dismantles, overhauls, and repairs waterworks machinery and equipment, including pumps, motors, engines, compressors, gear drive units, piping, valves, and related equipment.
• Performs repairs and modifications while providing training to apprentice level personnel.
• Prepares reports, summarizing the District's mechanical maintenance/electrical functions including labor, work performed, and materials used. Provides feedback on work performed.
• Performs Electrical and Mechanical Predictive Maintenance/ Machinery Condition Monitoring routes.
• Utilizes computer-based machinery analyzers as directed by senior level personnel for efficiency testing, tribology, thermography, and tri-axial vibration analysis.
• Possesses knowledge and experience to properly and safely maintain District chemical, chlorination, and disinfection systems.
• Identifies source(s) of existing or potential mechanical/electrical problems with systems, techniques, parts and equipment and work efficiently to correct, troubleshoot and diagnose various equipment malfunctions.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, schematics, installation manuals, and follow written and verbal instructions. Ability to make rough drawings.
• Performs basic maintenance and repair operations using welding/machining skills required in Mechanical Services functions.
• Responds to emergency situations during off-hours and required. Participates in the department after hours standby program at the sole discretion of the District.
• Troubleshoots the cause of malfunctions using visual inspection, precision measuring and test instruments.
• Performs beginning horizontal welding and machining. Adept in basic fabrication and silver soldering, and braising. Basic use of oxy-acetylene, and arc welders on ferrous and nonferrous metals; makes cuts using a band saw; and performs simple parts fabrication.
• Performs routine electrical/mechanical maintenance functions such as pump/motor, air compressor, engine and gear drive services.
• Assists in installing, dismantling, overhauling, and repair all waterworks machinery and equipment, including pumps, motors, engines, compressors, gear drive units, piping, valves, conveyors, and related equipment/appurtenances.
• Uses shop cutting, grinding, bending, pressing, and drilling tools. Has basic knowledge of machine shop practices.
• Performs daily/weekly shop, tool, and vehicle maintenance/clean up.
• Submits purchase requests for materials and tools via an Oracle