Water & Wastewater Plant Systems Technician I/II

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

Job summary

City of Escondido's Utilities Department seeks Plant Systems Technician I/II to maintain and repair water and wastewater plants and allied facilities. Under supervision, you perform skilled and semi-skilled mechanical and electrical tasks to keep equipment functioning and systems running.

Technician I is entry-level; Technician II is journey-level with potential lead duties. A valid driver's license is required; progression criteria apply.

Qualifications

• Education/Training: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by specialized training in mechanical repair.
• Plant Systems Technician II requires completion of progression criteria and related licenses/certifications.
• Possession of a valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled duties involved in maintenance and repair of water and wastewater plants and allied facilities.
• Repair, fabricate, and inspect equipment; weld parts and fabricate as needed.
• Maintain records, assist with parts inventory, and participate in after-hours standby as needed.
• Operate, test, and calibrate pumps, motors, valves, and related mechanical equipment.

Skills

Maintenance procedures

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Mechanical repair

Reading blueprints

Safety practices

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Specialized mechanical repair coursework

Driver's license

Job description

City of Escondido's Utilities Department seeks Plant Systems Technician I/II to maintain and repair water and wastewater plants and allied facilities. Under supervision, you perform skilled and semi-skilled mechanical and electrical tasks to keep equipment functioning and systems running.

Technician I is entry-level; Technician II is journey-level with potential lead duties. A valid driver's license is required; progression criteria apply.