Water Systems Technician I — Field Operations

Santa Fe County; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Santa Fe County is seeking a dedicated technician to support the operation, maintenance, and repair of its water supply and wastewater systems. The role covers pumps, motors, generators, and related equipment, with duties including meter reading, sample collection, data entry, and safety compliance.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma with two years of related experience and NM Level I certifications, and be able to work outdoors in varied weather, including emergency/overtime

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus two (2) years of training and/or experience in plumbing, pipefitting, and operation and maintenance tasks associated with water treatment, distribution and conveyance facilities or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must possess NM Water Systems Level 1 or Wastewater Systems Level I operator certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform operations, maintenance and repairs of water supply facilities, well sites, pumps, motors, generators and related equipment.
• Read water meters and interact with customers as needed.
• Collect water and wastewater samples and interpret results for operation shifts.
• Maintain facility work areas, grounds, tools and equipment in a clean, safe and orderly condition.
• Assist in preventive maintenance and lubrication of valves and other equipment.
• Perform minor plumbing and pipefitting tasks as required.
• Assist in mechanical work for preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Perform basic data entry and arithmetic related to water and wastewater operations.
• Conduct security inspections and identify deficiencies impacting system operations or public health.
• Maintain shift logs and records for monitoring operations.
• Perform chemical feed operations and calibrations with proper documentation.

Skills

Arithmetic for flow rates

Technical reading

Written reporting

Safety procedures

Operation of equipment/tools

Team collaboration

Customer communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

NM Water Systems Level 1 / Wastewater Systems Level I certification

Tools

Meters and gauges

Pumps and generators

Job description

Santa Fe County is seeking a dedicated technician to support the operation, maintenance, and repair of its water supply and wastewater systems. The role covers pumps, motors, generators, and related equipment, with duties including meter reading, sample collection, data entry, and safety compliance.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma with two years of related experience and NM Level I certifications, and be able to work outdoors in varied weather, including emergency/overtime