Operations & Maintenance Technician IV - Electrical (Desert Region)

Overview Operations & Maintenance Technician IV - Electrical (Desert Region) At the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, we deliver reliable water to a region with 19 million people—and to accomplish this, we rely on a team of talented employees: innovators, problem-solvers, and collaborators who make it all possible. There is currently one opening for Operations & Maintenance Technician IV - Electrical located at Iron Mountain (Earp, CA). This recruitment will be used to build an Eligibility List for the following locations: Eagle Mountain (Desert Center, CA); Hinds (Desert Center, CA); Iron Mountain (Earp, CA); Gene Camp (Parker Dam, CA); and Intake (Parker Dam, CA). This eligibility list is active for 6 months from time of hire. As an Operations & Maintenance Technician IV - Electrical, you’ll apply electrical expertise to support and maintain critical water utility and facility systems that keep communities running. This is a hands-on role involving troubleshooting, installation, maintenance, and repair of complex electrical equipment and infrastructure, within a collaborative team. What You’ll Do Maintain, troubleshoot, and improve electrical systems associated with pumps, turbines, generators, transformers, motors, and related treatment and distribution facilities. Maintain and improve electrical components and infrastructure within treatment plants, pump plants, reservoirs, hydroelectric facilities, right-of-ways, and supporting operational sites. Perform preventive and corrective electrical maintenance to ensure safe, reliable, and uninterrupted system operations. Monitor electrical equipment performance using advanced diagnostic and predictive testing methods to identify and resolve potential issues proactively. Support the operation and maintenance of high-voltage overhead and underground electrical distribution systems across treatment, conveyance, and distribution infrastructure. Upgrade and expand electrical capacity and systems to meet evolving operational demands for water treatment, conveyance, distribution, and hydroelectric generation. Ensure the ongoing reliability of critical revenue-generating assets and electrical systems. This position is eligible to rent Metropolitan Water District housing. The Incentive Pay program will be set up to provide a Desert Branch Assignment Premium to qualifying employees as follows: 5% for all employees assigned to Gene Camp or Intake. 15% for all employees assigned to Hinds Pumping Plant, Eagle Mountain, or Iron Mountain. This job announcement indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this classification/job. To view the full job description click here: OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN IV (ELECTRICAL) Schedule: 8/6; 8 Days On (Wed - Wed 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM), 6 Days Off (Thu - Tue). Employees in this position may be required to work off-shift hours and/or stand-by to address operational needs and emergencies. Stand-by personnel must respond within 15 minutes. EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent in addition to a minimum of 6 years in an electrical maintenance position in a pump plant, treatment plant, hydroelectric or conveyance and distribution facility or similar environment. OR High school diploma or equivalent plus journey-level skills through a recognized electrical trade training program. Journey-level experience demonstrated by practical application of techniques and practices specific to electrical systems in treatment or pump plants, conveyance and distribution, power generation systems, and related apparatus. CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS License(s): Valid California Class C Driver's License or equivalent (required at time of application) that allows you to drive during employment. Employees may be required to obtain and maintain the following: driver’s license equivalent to California Class A/B with appropriate commercial endorsements; Crane, Forklift, Aerial lift, Chemical Responder, and MWD High Voltage Switching Certificate. CLOSING Benefits: Competitive compensation Excellent medical, dental, life, vision plans Deferred compensation (401(k) with matching; 457 plan) Retirement benefits under the California Public Employees' Retirement System Tuition reimbursement Training and advancement opportunities Excellent working environment Other: This position is eligible to rent Metropolitan Water District housing. The Desert Branch Assignment Premium details apply as described above. About MWD The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a state-established cooperative that provides water for 19 million people in six counties, working with 26 cities and retail suppliers to support conservation, recycling, and resource-management programs. The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic(s). Application Filing Period: Closes at 4:30 pm PST on the date stated in the job announcement; may close earlier if sufficient applications are received. If not, the period may be extended. Eligibility List: An eligibility list is a list of qualified candidates created when a job posting states that one will be established. Candidates who meet minimum qualifications and pass recruitment stages may be placed on this list for future openings. The list may be used to invite candidates to participate in a future vacancy interview in the same classification/title. Duration depends on the applicable bargaining unit. Qualifying Experience: Your resume must include month/year, organization, title, and a description of experience. If employment was part-time, note it on the resume. Sponsorship: Applicants must have work authorization that does not require visa sponsorship now or in the future. #LI-Onsite #J-18808-Ljbffr