West County Wastewater (WCW) is seeking to fill our Maintenance Technician vacancy. WCW is seeking a dedicated worker, strategic thinker, results-driven individual who thrives on personal accountability. The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing a variety of routine maintenance duties in support of the Maintenance Division related to manual labor and skilled work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of all WCW facilities, machinery, and equipment.
The Ideal candidate has well developed interpersonal skills which involve providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers. The incumbent will be self-driven with good problem-solving skills who is reliable, flexible, and has a strong sense of accountability that is consistent with WCW’s core values, expectations, and other organizational needs.
This recruitment may be used to fill both regular and temporary vacancies. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill both regular and temporary positions in this classification, as vacancies occur.
We are looking for someone who is:
- Knowledgeable. You will need to be knowledgeable of established safety policies and procedures and applicable codes and regulations.
- Customer focused. Your role will require you to understand your customer's operational needs and to be responsive and proactive when addressing those needs.
- Flexible. You will need to adapt and adjust your work schedule to meet changing conditions or emergencies.
- Organized and Results Driven. You will need to be organized and shows a high level of care and thoroughness in handling assignments.
- Dependable. Your assigned unit will rely on you for support.
- Able to Personify Integrity. You will be an important part in maintaining WCW’s culture of transparency and accountability, open to continuous improvement.
What you will Typically be responsible for:
- Performing semi-skilled and skilled routine diagnosis, maintenance and repairs of all machinery and equipment in the treatment plant and the lift stations.
- Operating various treatment plant tools, vehicles, and stationery machinery.
- Installing, repairing, changing, and modifying mechanical and elementary electrical systems.
- Maintaining records and preparing clear and concise written and oral reports of work performed.
- Performing building maintenance, grounds maintenance, janitorial activities.
A few reasons you might love this job:
- Every day brings a variety of work and opportunities to make a difference with the potential to impact the delivery of important public services.
- You will work in a dynamic department with opportunities to excel and grow.
- You will have the ability to be innovative and creative in designing and implementing new programs, processes, and tools.
A few challenges you might face in this job:
- Your work will have a direct impact on the agency’s ability to provide important public services.
- You will work in a dynamic department with opportunities to excel.
- You will be working with a highly skilled and knowledgeable team.
Experience and Training: Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Three years experience in the repair and maintenance of equipment common to a treatment plant or similar type facility.
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by specialized training in the maintenance, installation and repair of major mechanical systems.
License or Certificate: Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License. The incumbent must continue to meet all of the provisions of the Driving Policy as a condition of continued employment.
Possession of Grade I Mechanical Technology certificate issued by the California Water Environment Association within one year of appointment to the position. Possession of a Grade II Maintenance Mechanical Technology certificate issued by the California Water Environment Association within three years of appointment to the position.
Applicants interested in the Maintenance Technician position must apply at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wcwd by November 9, 2026.
Selection Process:
- Application Filing and Evaluation: Applicants must complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of application; applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process.
- Performance Exam: Conducted by a Subject Matter Experts, which will evaluate candidates in job-related areas. Candidates must achieve a passing score on the performance exam to participate in the next phase of the selection process.
Tentative Test Dates:
Performance Exam: November 19, 2026
Hiring Interview: December 1, 2026
All West County Wastewater employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the WCW requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
Equal Employment Opportunity
It is the policy of West County Wastewater to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.
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