Plant Systems Tech I/II: Water & Wastewater Maintenance

City of Escondido; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Escondido invites applications for Plant Systems Technician I/II in the Utilities Department/Wastewater Division. The positions involve maintenance and repairs at water and wastewater facilities, with progression from Technician I to II based on experience, licenses, and performance.

Technicians perform preventive and corrective maintenance, assist with parts procurement, and may lead small crews.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of water and wastewater plant operations and pumping stations.
• Mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical repair principles.
• Fabrication and welding of parts and equipment.
• Safety and confined-space procedures.
• Record-keeping basics and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on water and wastewater plant equipment.
• Repair, rebuild, fabricate parts; weld and align equipment.
• Maintain records and assist with ordering replacement parts.
• Operate vehicles and various power tools; work in confined spaces.
• May serve as crew lead on small projects and assist training new staff.
• Provide after-hours emergency maintenance as needed.

Skills

Water treatment

Wastewater systems

Preventive maintenance

Mechanical repair

Confined spaces

Education

High school diploma; mechanical training

Grade 2 Plant Maintenance Mechanical Technologist certificate

Welder/millwright cert desirable

Job description

The City of Escondido invites applications for Plant Systems Technician I/II in the Utilities Department/Wastewater Division. The positions involve maintenance and repairs at water and wastewater facilities, with progression from Technician I to II based on experience, licenses, and performance.

Technicians perform preventive and corrective maintenance, assist with parts procurement, and may lead small crews.