Maintenance Specialist

Maintenance Specialist Under direction, plans and coordinates corrective, preventative, and predictive maintenance projects and work using the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS); develops and recommends maintenance strategies and procedures based on preventative and predictive maintenance best practices; collaborates with operations and maintenance staff to ensure efficient operations, maintenance and repair work, and equipment reliability through proactive maintenance planning; plans, oversees, administers, and evaluates assigned programs/projects; oversees contracts for regulatory and maintenance services; and performs duties as assigned. Required Bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education, with major coursework in a technical field, business or public administration, maintenance management, or a related field; AND Five (5) years of increasingly responsible work experience in a skilled trade including performing research, analysis, and/or project management. A valid California Class C Driver's License. In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, OC San will consider a minimum of thirteen (13) years increasingly responsible experience in a skilled trade including performing research, analysis, and project management duties. Desired Certificates – Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP) or Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT). Knowledge and experience performing or leading electrical, instrumentation, or mechanical maintenance tasks. Strong computer skills with MS Office applications and the ability to create database reports. Knowledge of project management principles. Experience in scheduling and capital construction process. Experience working in planned maintenance environment or experience implementing a planned maintenance program. Experience in Maintenance Best Practices. Knowledge of plant process and equipment. The ability to prepare technical reports, training materials, project documents, and purchase requisitions. Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). Ability to read engineering drawings and schematic diagrams such as P&ID and single line diagrams. Vacancies: 1 Salary Range: $134,950.40 - $148,803.20 per annum (effective July 10, 2026) Physical Demands Mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; to operate a motor vehicle and visit various OC San sites, projects, and/or meetings; primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required; occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and close to retrieve and file information; ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 35 pounds. Mobility to work in changing site conditions; to sit, stand, and walk on level, uneven, or slippery surfaces; to reach, twist, turn, kneel, and bend, to climb and descend ladders. Perform moderate to medium physical work; lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects averaging a weight of 51 pounds, or heavier weights, in all cases with the use of proper equipment and/or assistance from other staff. Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen. Vision to inspect site conditions and work in progress. Hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Field work requiring frequent walking in operational areas to identify problems or hazards with exposure to hazardous materials in some site locations. Environmental Elements Office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Field work with exposure to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, confining workspace, heights, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, biologic and infectious agents, vermin, insects, and parasites, hazardous physical substances and fumes, dust, and air contaminants. Employee may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures. All OC San employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the OC San requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. #J-18808-Ljbffr Orange County Sanitation District