Maintenance Worker I/II (Facilities Maintenance)

Maintenance Worker I/II

The San Diego County Water Authority is seeking a Maintenance Worker I/II to play a vital role in keeping the aqueduct system, facilities, and properties in top working condition. This position is responsible for a wide range of hands-on tasks, including construction, installation, repair, and preventive maintenance of pipelines, equipment, buildings, and grounds. Using both heavy and light construction equipment, vehicles, and tools, Maintenance Workers support the upkeep of pump stations, flow control facilities, reservoirs, rights-of-way, access roads, and other critical infrastructure.

The position may be filled at either level, depending on candidate qualifications. Maintenance Worker I is the entry-level unskilled laboring class in the Maintenance series. Initially under direct supervision, incumbents learn and perform a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks and duties involved in the construction, installation, maintenance and repair of the Water Authority's aqueduct pipeline system and related facilities and equipment. This class is alternately staffed with Maintenance Worker II, and incumbents may advance to the higher level after gaining experience and demonstrating proficiency that meet the qualifications for the higher-level class.

Maintenance Worker II is the semi-skilled class in this series. Under general supervision, incumbents perform the full range of assigned duties, requiring sound judgment with regard to appropriate and safe procedures and practices. Employees are frequently required to work without direct supervision, following instructions and established guidelines and procedures to complete assignments. Incumbents are rotated through the division's several sections in order to learn all of the various assignments and tasks performed by the division. This class differs from Maintenance Worker I in the skill level required and the incumbents' knowledge of the Water Authority's systems, equipment, facilities, standards and procedures. The Maintenance Worker II class is alternately staffed with the Maintenance Technician class, which is the skilled, journey-level class in the Maintenance Worker/Maintenance Technician series. Incumbents in the Maintenance Worker II class may advance to the Maintenance Technician class after gaining experience and demonstrating proficiency that meet the qualifications for the higher level class.

Representative duties include performing unskilled and semi-skilled work in the construction, installation, repair and maintenance of the aqueduct pipeline and related equipment and facilities. The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the class.

• Performs unskilled and semi-skilled work in the construction, installation, repair and maintenance of the aqueduct pipeline and related equipment and facilities.
• Drives vehicles to work sites and sets up and removes barricades to protect crews from street traffic; directs traffic in roadways to protect crews; loads dump trucks and pickup trucks and hauls debris and material to dump sites.
• Installs, maintains and repairs fences, gates, culverts, drains and pipes, sprinkler systems and erosion control installations; posts signs along Authority property and rights-of-way; installs and repairs window bars and locks on gates and doors.
• Sprays, cuts, disks and removes trees, brush, weeds, rubbish and other materials which may pose fire or water pollution hazards from Authority-owned property and rights-of-way.
• Maintains meter and valve stations, shops, restrooms, offices and other facilities in a clean and safe condition.
• Works in vaults and other confined spaces, utilizing proper safety techniques and equipment in accordance with Authority and departmental safety policies and procedures.
• Operates light- and medium-duty motorized vehicles and equipment, such as dump trucks, pickup trucks, skip loaders, backhoes, mowers, sprayers, weed eaters and a variety of other hand, hydraulic and power tools and equipment; checks condition of equipment; cleans and maintains tools and equipment used in the field and shops; fuels vehicles; inspects and performs safety checks on vehicles and equipment; cleans vehicles and equipment; reports the need for vehicle and equipment repairs.
• Paints piping, curbs, walks, gates, building interiors and exteriors, and other equipment and facilities; assists in maintaining, repairing and making alterations to buildings, facilities and equipment.
• Inspects, cleans, grades, maintains and repairs aqueduct system access and service roads; patches, repairs and resurfaces asphalt roads and lots.

For further details regarding the duties, responsibilities, and qualification guidelines for each class specification, please click on the following links: Maintenance Worker I / Maintenance Worker II

Working Hours and Schedule: Employees assigned to work at the Escondido office work a 4/10 schedule, Monday Thursday, during normal business hours. Normal business hours are 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

To be considered for this position, please submit an employment application and supplemental questionnaire by Monday, September 7, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application and supplemental questionnaire. All applications and supplemental questionnaires will be evaluated in relation to the criteria outlined in this job announcement. The selection process may consist of an appraisal interview, writing exercise, and/or other appropriate screening devices.

The San Diego County Water Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy status), gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, genetic information, mental or physical disability (whether perceived or actual), ancestry, military or veteran status, citizenship status, medical condition, and/or national origin.

The San Diego County Water Authority welcomes veterans or transitioning military. If you have questions whether your Military Occupational Specialties or rating qualifies you for a job opening, please visit TIPS & RESOURCES FOR VETERANS APPLYING FOR JOBS IN WATER, on the Water Authority's regional workforce development website, SanDiegoWaterWorks.org . Applicants may also explore how their military experience aligns with civilian roles by using the Military Skills Translator at

Should you have any questions regarding the recruitment process or require accommodations pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact Patricia Duran, Senior Human Resources Analyst, at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Benefits

The Water Authority offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health Insurance: The Water Authority maintains four employee health plan options, inclusive of dental and vision.
• Retirement: All regular Water Authority employees are members of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).
• Social Security / Medicare: Employees are covered under the provisions of Federal Social Security (OASDI) and Medicare Hospital Insurance (HI).
• Merit Review Schedule: Probationary employees (new hires and promotions) will be considered for a merit increase at their six-month review date. Regular employees will receive a performance evaluation and consideration for a merit increase at their one year anniversary date and annually thereafter.
• Alternative Work Week: Employees assigned to the Kearny Mesa location will work a 9/80 schedule, where the entire facility is closed every other Friday. Employees assigned to the Escondido location will work either a 4/10 schedule, with every Friday off, or 9/80 schedule, depending on the position.
• Hybrid Work Schedule Option: Employees in eligible positions may have the option to telework several days per week, with the remainder of the workweek spent onsite, based on operational needs and management approval.
• Vacation: Water Authority employees accrue 96 hours of paid vacation leave per year. Accruals increase based on time in service with the Water Authority.
• Sick Leave: Water Authority employees accrue 96 hours of paid sick leave per year.
• Holidays: The Water Authority observes 14 paid holidays each year, including three (3) floating holidays.
• Discretionary Leave: Up to an additional 10 hours of discretionary leave will be provided to qualified employees in accordance with departmental work schedules per calendar year.
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance: The Water Authority provides Basic Term Life and Personal Accident insurance coverage in the amount of $50,000. The Water Authority also provides dependent spouse coverage in the amount of $5,000, and dependent child coverage in the amount of $2,000.
• Long Term Disability Insurance: The Water Authority provides a long-term disability insurance benefit of up to 66.67% of monthly covered earnings to a maximum of $7,400 per month. Benefits begin on the 61st day of absence due to illness or injury.
• Cell Phone: Employees meeting certain criteria may be eligible for a monthly cell phone / data plan allowance.
• Tuition Reimbursement: The Water Authority may reimburse the actual cost paid for tuition up to a maximum of $3,00