Maintenance Mechanic I - Sr.

Moulton Niguel Water District; Laguna Hills (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility provider in Orange County is seeking a qualified Maintenance Mechanic I - Sr. responsible for performing complex maintenance on mechanical equipment in their wastewater treatment plants. The role entails strong technical skills, attention to detail, and effective teamwork. Candidates must possess relevant certifications and a valid driver’s license, with competitive compensation structures including salary adjustments.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in mechanical equipment maintenance.
• Ability to operate and maintain various tools and devices.
• Must possess a valid California driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance and repairs on wastewater treatment plant equipment.
• Diagnoses and troubleshoots mechanical problems.
• Maintains records of work performed and inspections.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Troubleshooting

Preventative maintenance

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

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Summary

***This position is scheduled to receive a 5% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) on July 1, 2025***

Summary

***This position is scheduled to receive a 5% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) on July 1, 2025***

Under the direction of the Plant Maintenance Supervisor, assists with the operation and maintenance of the District's Wastewater Treatment Plants.

Maintenance Mechanic I: Performs basic scheduled maintenance, repairs, and rebuilds to wastewater treatment plant mechanical equipment and related facilities. This is the entry-level classification of the Maintenance Mechanic series. ($34.13 to $43.69 per hour, DOQ)

Maintenance Mechanic II: Performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, repairs, and major rebuilds to wastewater treatment plant mechanical equipment and related facilities. ($38.39 to $49.14 per hour, DOQ)

Maintenance Mechanic III: Performs complex scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, repairs, and major rebuilds to wastewater treatment plant mechanical equipment and related facilities. ($43.21 to $55.31 per hour, DOQ)

Sr. Maintenance Mechanic: Performs the most complex scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, repairs, and major rebuilds to wastewater treatment plant mechanical equipment and related facilities. Lead responsibilities of lower-level staff, as assigned. ($48.60 to $62.21 per hour, DOQ)

Essential Functions

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.

Maintenance Mechanic I:

• Performs a variety of maintenance and manual labor tasks
• Identifies source(s) of existing or potential mechanical problems with systems, techniques, parts and equipment and efficiently works to correct, troubleshoot and diagnose engine malfunction.
• Performs basic preventative maintenance and repair operations on mobile and/or stationary equipment, including, but not limited to, boilers, pumps, air and gas compressors, and stationary engines.
• Writes requests for purchases for review by supervisor.
• Maintains complete and accurate records of work performed.
• Inspects and reviews finished work product; interprets manuals, drawings and diagrams.
• Uses precision measuring devices, tests instruments and various hand tools.
• Recommends parts for warehousing, tools, and machinery for budget purchases.
• Stores and properly cares for all District tools.
• Works efficiently and effectively with all other departments to achieve the most economical and satisfactory resolution to operational concerns.
• Responds to emergencies during and afterwork hours consistent with the Incident Command System (ICS), Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS), and National Incident Management Systems (NIMS).
• Complies with District’s safety rules and regulations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Maintenance Mechanic II:

• Performs a variety of skilled maintenance and manual labor tasks
• Identifies source(s) of existing or potential mechanical problems with systems, techniques, parts and equipment and efficiently works to correct as appropriate, troubleshoot and diagnose engine malfunction.
• Performs difficult preventative maintenance and repair operations on mobile and/or stationary equipment, including, but not limited to, boilers, pumps, air and gas compressors, and stationary engines.
• Writes requests for purchases for review by supervisor.
• Maintains complete and accurate records of work performed.
• Inspects and reviews finished work product; interprets manuals, drawings and diagrams.
• Uses precision measuring devices, tests instruments and various hand tools.
• Recommends parts for warehousing, tools, and machinery for budget purchases.
• Stores and properly cares for all District tools.
• Works efficiently and effectively with all other departments to achieve the most economical and satisfactory resolution to operational concerns.
• Responds to emergencies during and afterwork hours consistent with the Incident Command System (ICS), Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS), and National Incident Management Systems (NIMS).
• Complies with District’s safety rules and regulations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Maintenance Mechanic III:

• Works with and trains maintenance personnel to perform inspections, checks, tests, services, routine maintenance tasks, repairs and rebuilds to pumps, motors, drive units, valves, chains, belts, and related mechanical equipment, tanks, buildings and structures
• Performs a variety of skilled maintenance tasks.
• Coordinates and performs work associated with preventative maintenance program.
• Prepares purchase requests, compares pricing, orders and expedites needed parts and materials.
• Assists in budget preparation with recommendations to include personnel, tools, equipment, contract services, warehoused spare parts and future plant capital expenditures for equipment and required repairs.
• Safely, effectively and efficiently operates and trains other to operate District gas- and diesel-powered vehicles to include pick-up trucks, dump truck, forklift, front loader, tractor-trailer units and various types or portable equipment.
• Responds to emergencies during and afterwork hours consistent with the Incident Command System (ICS), Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS), and National Incident Management Systems (NIMS).
• Disassembles, inspects, determines damage, cause of damage and required parts and recommend methods of repair.
• Stores and properly cares for all District tools.
• Works efficiently and effectively with all other departments to achieve the most economical and satisfactory resolution to operational concerns.
• Reads and interprets plant mechanical piping and distribution plans; instructs and directs assigned personnel in the safe and proper methods of equipment troubleshooting.
• Maintains records of plant equipment use, maintenance and repair records.
• Performs routine maintenance and repairs on potable pumps, welder, electric cards and District vehicles.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Sr. Maintenance Mechanic:

• As assigned, leads the work of lower-level Maintenance Mechanic staff.
• Works with and trains maintenance personnel to perform inspections, checks, tests, services, routine maintenance tasks, repairs and rebuilds to pumps, motors, drive units, valves, chains, belts, and related mechanical equipment, tanks, buildings and structures
• Performs a variety of skilled maintenance tasks.
• Coordinates and performs work associated with the preventative maintenance program.
• Prepares purchase requests, compares pricing, orders and expedites needed parts and materials.
• Assists in budget preparation with recommendations to include personnel, tools, equipment, contract services, warehoused spare parts and future plant capital expenditures for equipment and required repairs.
• Safely, effectively and efficiently operates and trains other to operate District gas- and diesel-powered vehicles to include pick-up trucks, dump truck, forklift, front loader, tractor-trailer units and various types or portable equipment.
• Responds to emergencies during and afterwork hours consistent with the Incident Command System (ICS), Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS), and National Incident Management Systems (NIMS).
• Disassembles, inspects, determines damage, cause of damage and required parts and recommend methods of repair.
• Stores and properly cares for all District tools.
• Works efficiently and effectively with all other departments to achieve the most economical and satisfactory resolution to operational concerns.
• Reads and interprets plant mechanical piping and distribution plans; instructs and directs assigned personnel in the safe and proper methods of equipment troubleshooting.
• Maintains records of plant equipment use, maintenance and repair records.
• Performs routine maintenance and repairs on potable pumps, welder, electric cards and District vehicles.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

One single guiding principle in every search for new Moulton Niguel Water District team members is identifying those applicants that are humble, motivated, and hard-working. Moulton Niguel expects new team members to uphold its workplace culture of an environment in which all employees interact with co-workers, supervisors, and the public in a positive, cooperative, and supportive manner.

Maintenance Mechanic I:

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the KSAs is:

• High school diploma or equivalent certificate supplemented by specialized training in wastewater treatment plant operations or related field.
• One (1) year experience in the maintenance, repair, rebuild and service of mechanical equipment, control valves, pumps, motors, tanks and piping systems.
• Ability to take direction and follow through on one’s own to complete assigned duties.
• Knowledge of the safe and proper operation of various types of hand and power tools, gas and electrical cutting and welding equipment, precision measuring devices, test meters and gauges; advance methods of troubleshooting, diagnosis and techniques of repairing and rebuilding equipment; and safe shop practices.
• Certified as a Vertical Pump Technician or ability to obtain within 18 months of job placement.
• Must possess a valid California driver’s license and maintain a safe driving record.
  
  

Maintenance Mechanic II:

• High school diploma or equivalent certificate supplemented by specialized training in wastewater treatment plant operations or related field.
• Two (2) years' experience in the maintenance, repair, rebuild and service of mechanical equipment, control valves, pumps, motors, tanks and piping systems.
• Ability to take direction and follow through on one’s own to complete assigned duties.
• Thorough knowledge of the safe and proper operation of various types of hand and power tools, gas and electrical cutting and welding equipment, precision measuring devices, test meters and gauges; advance methods of troubleshooting, diagnosis and techniques of repairing and rebuilding equipment; and safe shop practices.
• Certified as a Vertical Pump Technician or ability to obtain within 18 months of job placement.
• Must possess a valid California driver’s license and maintain a safe driving record.
  
  

Maintenance Mechanic III:

• High school diploma or equivalent certificate supplemented by specialized training in wastewater treatment plant operations or related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years' experience in the maintenance, repair, rebuild and service of mechanical equipment, control valves, pumps, motors, tanks and piping systems found in a plant.
• Ability to take direction and follow through on one’s own to complete assigned duties.
• Thorough knowledge of the safe and proper operation of various types of hand and power tools, gas and electrical cutting and welding equipment, precision measuring devices, test meters and gauges; advance methods of troubleshooting, diagnosing and techniques of repairing and rebuilding equipment; and safe shop practices.
• Certified as a Vertical Pump Technician or ability to obtain within 18 months of job placement.
• Must possess a valid California driver’s license and maintain a safe driving record.
• Certifications from CWEA in Mechanical Technology are highly desired.
  
  

Sr. Maintenance Mechanic:

• High school diploma or equivalent certificate supplemented by specialized training in wastewater treatment plant operations or related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years' experience in the maintenance, repair, rebuild and service of mechanical equipment, control valves, pumps, motors, tanks and piping systems found in a plant.
• Ability to take direction and follow through on one’s own to complete assigned duties.
• Thorough knowledge of the safe and proper operation of various types of hand and power tools, gas and electrical cutting and welding equipment, precision measuring devices, test meters and gauges; advance methods of troubleshooting, diagnosing and techniques of repairing and rebuilding equipment; and safe shop practices.
• Possession of Laser Alignment Certificate or ability to obtain within 18 months of job placement.
• Must possess a valid California driver’s license and maintain a safe driving record.
• Certification from CWEA in Mechanical Technology.
  
  

Physical Qualifications

Position requires the ability to work in a field environment, in confined spaces, and around machinery; ability to frequently walk/stand for extended time periods and to climb/descend ladders; must have vision and finger dexterity for eye-hand coordination to access, enter and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate a variety of hand and power tools; ability to lift, carry, push, and pull equipment and parts weighing up to 80 pounds with the use of proper equipment; ability to bend, stoop, kneel, reach and climb to perform work and inspect work sites; must have hearing and speech sufficient to communicate in person and over the telephone or radio; ability to work in an environment that could produce exposure to dust, dirt, significant temperature changes and chemicals such as, but not limited to, polymer, ferric chloride, sodium hypochlorite, sodium bisulfite, liquid ammonium, potassium permanganate, sodium hydroxide etc. Incumbent must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as directed and serve on rotational standby.

Conduct Standard:

Interacts with coworkers, supervisors, and the public in a positive, cooperative, and supportive manner.

MEDICAL BENEFITS:

• Coverage is effective the first day of the month following a month of employment*
  
  

Health Insurance:

Health insurance is offered to employees and their dependents through Anthem Blue Cross of California. Employees have the option of choosing HMO or PPO coverage.

The employee's share in the monthly cost of coverage effective July 1, 2024 is as follows:

Anthem HMO

Employee Only = $80.52 biweekly

Employee + 1 = $169.09 biweekly

Employee & Family = $241.55 biweekly

Anthem PPO

Employee Only = $181.65 biweekly

Employee + 1 = $381.45 biweekly

Employee & Family = $544.88 biweekly

Employee-paid premiums are deducted from the employee's pay on a pre-tax basis.

An employee may elect, in writing, not to participate in the District's health, dental and vision insurance plans by providing written proof of other group health plan coverage. Employees electing not to participate in the District's health, dental and vision insurance plans shall be entitled to a monthly payment equal to $600.

Dental Insurance:

The District pays 100% of the premium for the employee and his/her eligible dependent(s) who are enrolled in dental insurance offered through Anthem Blue Cross. The dental insurance maximum benefit is $1,500 per covered individual, per calendar year.

Vision Insurance:

The District pays 100% of the premium for the employee and his/her eligible dependent(s) who are enrolled in vision insurance offered through Vision Service Plan (VSP).

Life Insurance:

The District pays 100% of the premium for life insurance provided by Anthem Blue Cross with a benefit of two times the employee's annual salary up to a maximum of $300,000. There is a benefit of $2,000 for the spouse of a covered employee until the spouse reaches age 70, and a benefit of $1,000 for the child of a covered employee who is between the age of 6 months to 19 years old, or up to age 23 if a full-time student.

Section 125 Plan:

The District offers a Section 125 Plan, which allows an employee to defer payroll taxes on medical insurance premiums and provides a Flexible Spending Account for qualified medical and/or dependent care expenses collected through payroll deductions.

RETIREMENT PROGRAMS:

California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS):

Tier 2:

An employee who is hired after July 28, 2009 and is considered to be a "classic" CalPERS member, is enrolled in the CalPERS 2% @ 55 benefit formula with one year final compensation. Employees pay the 7% employee contribution, which is deducted from the employee's pay on a pre-tax basis.

Tier 3:

An employee who becomes a "new" member of CalPERS for the first time on or after January 1, 2013 (and who was not a member of another California public retirement system prior to that date without a break in service of 6 months or more) is enrolled in the CalPERS 2% @ 62 benefit formula with three year final compensation in accordance with the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA). New members pay 50% of the normal cost which is 8% effective July 1, 2023. CalPERS contributions are deducted from the employee's pay on a pre-tax basis.

Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA):

The District and the employee each contribute the 1.45% Medicare mandatory contribution. The District and employee will not contribute towards Social Security.

Deferred Compensation:

Participation in a 457(b) deferred compensation plan is available through Lincoln Financial Group. This plan is a supplemental retirement plan that allows employees to defer compensation on a pre-tax or post-tax basis through a payroll deduction. Enrollment is voluntary and 100% employee-paid with a maximum contribution in 2023 of $23,000 or $30,500 for employees who are age 50 or older.

Concurrent participation in a 401(a) plan is available through Lincoln Financial Group. The District matches a portion of the employee's 457(b) deferred compensation contribution, up to a maximum of 2% of salary, and those funds are contributed directly to the 401(a) plan.

PAID TIME OFF:

2025 Holidays:

The District observes the following paid holidays for all employees:

New Year's Day - January 1

Martin Luther King Day- 3rd Monday in January

President's Day - 3rd Monday in February

Memorial Day - Last Monday in May

Independence Day - July 4

Labor Day - 1st Monday in September

Veteran's Day - November 11

Thanksgiving Holiday - Thanksgiving Day & Day After

Christmas Eve - (Half day) December 24

Christmas Day - December 25

New Year's Eve (Half day) - December 31

Each employee accrues 30 hours of Floating Holiday each year on July 1. Employees may not carry a balance of more than forty (40) hours of floating holiday at any time and should make every effort to use floating holiday prior to using vacation leave.

Vacation Leave:

All Non-Management employees accrue vacation leave as follows:

1st year through 5th year = 80 hours per year

6th year through 10th year = 120 hours per year

After 10 years of continuous employment = 160 hours per year

An employee cannot accrue more than 200% of his/her annual vacation accrual. For example, an employee accruing 80 hours of vacation per year can accrue up to 160 hours before the employee ceases to accrue vacation.

The District will pay out vacation hours, provided the employee has used at least 40 hours of his/her annual vacation accrual during the 12 months preceding May 31. Vacation cash outs are paid once per year in June. The maximum vacation leave an employee is able to cash out per calendar year is 120 hours.

Sick Leave:

All employees accrue sick leave equivalent to 96 hours per year. An employee may carry over a maximum of 176 hours of sick leave each year. An employee who has accumulated sick leave hours greater than 176 will receive compensation for 75% of those hours over 176. Sick cash outs are paid once per year in December.

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All employment applications will be reviewed for accuracy, completion, relevant experience, education, training and other job related qualifications. Your governmentjobs.com profile within your application is the primary tool used to evaluate your qualifications for the position. It is your responsibility to show; your relevant education (including high school information regardless of higher education); a minimum of 7 years of employment history (beginning with your most recent or present employer); for each employer listed you must provide contact information, duties performed, and your reason for leaving each job; explain any gaps in employment greater than 6 months; provide detailed information regarding your relevant knowledge and training by answering all supplemental questions to the best of your abilities. Providing duplicate responses or the phrases "see resume" or "see above", may be cause for your application to be rejected as incomplete. Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered. Please indicate below that you have read, understand, and agree to these criteria related to your application submission.

• I have read and fully understand the above statement regarding the requirements in completing and submitting this application.
  
  

02

Do you have a High School Diploma or an equivalent certificate?

• Yes
• No
  
  

03

Do you possess any of the following certifications? (Click all that apply)

• Certified Vertical Pump Technician
• Laser Alignment Certificate
• CWEA Mechanical Technologist Grade I
• CWEA Mechanical Technologist Grade II
• CWEA Mechanical Technologist Grade III
• CWEA Mechanical Technologist Grade IV
• I do not have any of the certifications above.
  
  

04

How many years of experience do you have in the maintenance, repair, and service of mechanical equipment including control valves, pumps, motors, tanks and piping systems?

• 1 year of experience
• 2-3 years of experience
• 4-5 years of experience
• 5 or more years of experience
  
  

05

Please describe your experience working with various types of hand and power tools.

06

Please describe your experience working with electrical cutting and welding equipment.

07

Please describe your experience troubleshooting, diagnosing, repairing and rebuilding equipment (motors, pumps, machinery, etc.).

08

Do you hold experience working in a supervisory position?

• Yes
• No
  
  

09

What makes you interested in joining the Moulton Niguel team and working at a Top Workplace in Orange County?

• Required Question

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Utilities

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