Job Details

THE POSITION:   The Alameda County Water District located in Fremont, California is seeking to hire a Systems Maintenance Supervisor to oversee repair and preventive maintenance activities at the District’s potable water supply, production, treatment and distribution facilities.  The Systems Maintenance Supervisor leads a talented team of thirteen staff in skilled trades and planner/scheduler for mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and control systems/PLC maintenance.  The Systems Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for oversees and directs tasks for emergency repairs and preventive maintenance programs; facility maintenance shutdowns; planning and scheduling functions; parts inventory; and utilizes a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) for work order and parts planning, execution, tracking and performance metrics; and provides input on maintenance aspects for facility construction projects.  The Systems Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for the development, training, and evaluation of the skilled maintenance staff.

SALARY: $172,916 to $210,181 annually, plus excellent benefits     

Requirements:

Education and Experience:  Possession of a high school diploma or its equivalent, supplemented by trade or technical school training in the mechanical, instrumentation or electrical trades; and four (4) years of journey-level experience in mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation and control (I&C) repair and maintenance work, including one (1) year of lead experience OR completion of the District’s Leadership Skills Training Program. Supervisory experience desired.

If not previously completed, completion of the District’s Leadership Skills Training Program is required following hire.

Additional Requirements: - Must possess a valid driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record. - Must obtain a Distribution Operator (D2) certification and/or Treatment Operator (T2) certification from the State of California within twelve (12) months of appointment. - Ability to respond to after-hours emergencies and be required to work unusual or long hours, weekends, and holidays as necessary.

Knowledge of: Facility maintenance principles and practices; general engineering principles applicable to facilities maintenance work; PLC and SCADA software and hardware; electrical and mechanical maintenance methods and techniques; applicable OSHA and environmental laws and regulations affecting workplace safety; the handling and disposal of hazardous materials; and modern supervisory principles and practices; modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the work, including word processing, database, and spreadsheet software.

Skill and Ability to: effectively utilize EAM computer software for managing work orders and parts inventory; organize, prioritize, assign, and review work projects; read and interpret construction drawings, technical manuals, and electrical and mechanical drawings; plan, assign, and supervise the work of subordinate staff; maintain detailed and accurate records; prepare clear and concise written reports; operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and specialized software applications programs; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.                                                                                          

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

1. Application materials must be submitted online at www.acwd.org no later than 5:00 p.m., on Friday, October 2, 2026. Application materials must include a completed Alameda County Water District Employment application AND Supplemental Questionnaire. Incomplete applications will not be given further consideration.
2. All application materials will be evaluated, and candidates who present the best job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in a qualifications appraisal, which may include a written exercise as well as an oral interview by an appraisal panel.
3. Candidates passing the qualifications appraisal process will be ranked on an employment list for further consideration.
4. Employment offers are normally made following conduct of reference checks and are always contingent upon  successful completion of a pre-employment physical exam, and security background checks.  Employment is made contingent upon verification of identity and legal right to work in the U.S.A. pursuant to federal law, and the signing of a loyalty oath, pursuant to state law.