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 your electrical expertise to support and maintain critical water utility and facility systems that keep communities running. In this hands‑on role, you will troubleshoot, install, maintain, and repair complex electrical equipment and infrastructure while working within a team. This is an opportunity for a seasoned electrical professional to take on meaningful work, solve technical challenges, and make a direct impact in an essential industry. 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 employees assigned to Gene Camp or Intake. 15% for employees assigned to Hinds Pumping Plant, Eagle Mountain, or Iron Mountain. Schedule: 8/6; 8 Days On (Wed – Wed 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM), 6 Days Off (Thu - Tue). Employees in this position will be required to work off‑shift hours and/or stand‑by service to address operational needs and emergencies as required. Pump plant personnel assigned stand‑by are required to respond within 15 minutes. Employment Standards Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience: High school diploma or certificate of high school equivalency 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 certificate of high school equivalency in addition to attainment of journey‑level skills through a recognized electrical trade training program. Journey‑level experience is demonstrated by practical application of general and advanced techniques and practices specific to the operation, maintenance, and repair of 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 your employment. Employees in this position may be required to obtain and maintain the following certifications, licensing and registrations: Valid Driver’s license from state of residency equivalent to a California Class A and/or B with appropriate commercial license endorsements. Crane Certifications Forklift Certification Aerial lift Certification Chemical Responder MWD High Voltage Switching Certificate Benefits Competitive compensation Excellent medical, dental, life, vision plans. Deferred compensation in the form of a 401(k) plan (with matching contribution) and a 457 plan. Retirement benefits under the California Public Employees’ Retirement System. Tuition reimbursement Training and advancement opportunities Excellent working environment This position is eligible to rent Metropolitan Water District housing. 5% Desert Branch Assignment Premium for employees assigned to Gene Camp or Intake. 15% Desert Branch Assignment Premium for employees assigned to Hinds Pumping Plant, Eagle Mountain, or Iron Mountain. The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities, who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io or email: View email address on click.appcast.io. Metropolitan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic(s). #J-18808-Ljbffr