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Operations and Maintenance Technician II

Nexus Water Group
La Mirada, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/27/2025

Driven, knowledgeable and passionate about water, the Suburban Water Systems team, a division of Nexus Water Group, is in the business of delivering a product everyone uses and depends on. We serve a population of about 300,000 through a water distribution system that covers all or portions of Glendora, Covina, West Covina, La Puente, Hacienda Heights, City of Industry, Whittier, La Mirada, La Habra, Buena Park and unincorporated portions of California's Los Angeles and Orange counties.It all starts with our people - proud members of their communities, dedicated to delivering safe, reliable, and cost-effective water utility services.

What We Offer

  • Starting Pay Range : $28- $48per hour
  • 401k Company Match : 100% of the first 6% of your eligible compensation contributed to the Plan
  • Paid Time Off : Starting at 3 weeks annually
  • Additional Benefit Plans include Medical, Dental, Vision, Company-Paid Life Insurance and more
  • Training, Professional Certifications, and Education Allowance
  • 9 / 80 Work Schedule with every other Friday off

Work Location and Schedule :

  • This position will be based at our Covina, California location.
  • The work schedule is a 9 / 80 schedule, with 9 hours per day on Monday-Thursday and 8 hours per day on working Fridays, with every other Friday off.
  • This is a field-based role and will also require local travel to other locations within our service areas in Southern California.
  • What You'll Do

    As an Operations & Maintenance Technician, you will support production and maintenance objectives. This rolefocuses on operations, maintenance, and problem-solving using electro-mechanical skills. Under the guidance of the Manager and Team Leads, you will independently perform field tasks and may oversee lower-level technicians.

    This position will be willing and able to perform the following duties and others as assigned :

  • Process work using our computer maintenance management system (CMMS).
  • Preventative and predictive maintenance of our ground water wells and booster pumps assemblies.
  • Performs operational duties of reservoirs, pump stations and ground water wells.
  • Problem-solving of our PLC, SCADA and motor control systems including variable frequency drives.
  • Operate and maintain water chemical treatment feed systems.
  • Corrective maintenance of pumps and motors.
  • Production meter testing and calibrations.
  • Production data collection and reporting.
  • Buildings and grounds routine maintenance and inspections.
  • Maintenance and inspections of our system's pressure regulating valves.
  • Support engineering capital projects and coordination with contractors.
  • Reasonable Accommodations Statement

  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • What You'll Bring

    Education and Experience

    High school degree or GED.

    Minimum of 5 years working in industrial, manufacturing, or utility environment and maintaining electrical / mechanical equipment to produce a physical product (liquid products preferred) reliably and efficiently.

    Minimum of 1 year working in an industrial, manufacturing, or utility environment

    DDW Distribution Operator 1 and DDW Treatment Operator 1 certifications

    Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, Mobile Data Terminals (MDT), and Microsoft Office.

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Familiarity withPLC, SCADA and motor control systems.
  • Capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
  • Strong communication skills in person, phone, and email.
  • Skilled in record-keeping and report preparation using PC or tablet.
  • Able to exercise independent judgment within guidelines.
  • Effective at building collaborative relationships.
  • Knowledge of Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
  • Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet use.
  • Work Environment and Conditions

  • Work is performed in and around wastewater and water facilities, both inside and outside.
  • Worker is subject to adverse weather and environmental conditions, including temperature extremes, humidity and precipitation; noise and vibration from heavy equipment; exposure to physical hazards from equipment with moving parts, high voltage electrical equipment, hazardous chemicals, and bacteria in wastewater.
  • Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

    We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any characteristic or condition protected by Federal, state, or local law.

    We are an E-Verify participating employer.

    Salary : $28 - $48

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