Water Systems Specialist - Dallas, TX or Atlanta, GA

Water Systems Specialist - Dallas, TX or Atlanta, GA

Dominium is helping tackle the affordable housing crisis – and we’re looking for motivated candidates to join our team and advance our mission. With offices in Atlanta, Dallas, Phoenix and Minneapolis, Dominium is one of the nation’s most respected and innovative affordable housing development and management companies. We create quality, affordable homes and engage with our residents to foster a strong sense of community and connection.

Join us in making a difference in people’s lives every day at a company where you can challenge yourself to develop both personally and professionally.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Water Systems Specialist supports Dominium’s water conservation efforts by maintaining the functionality and reliability of water monitoring systems and supporting the timely resolution of identified leaks. This position performs preventive maintenance; troubleshoots meters, routers, and related equipment; completes scheduled battery and equipment replacements; and investigates and addresses water leaks across assigned properties.

The Water Systems Specialist partners with property teams, Corporate Maintenance, regional maintenance leadership, and outside vendors to support water system readiness, complete repairs, and ensure outstanding water system needs are addressed through resolution.

This is a remote, regionally based and site-based position that is not assigned to a Dominium corporate or regional office. The position requires regular travel to Dominium properties and is expected to perform work at property sites on most workdays, with administrative responsibilities completed remotely when not in the field.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Inspects, tests, and troubleshoots non-working or unreliable water meters, routers, communication devices, and related water-monitoring equipment to maintain system functionality and support reliable leak detection.
• Performs scheduled preventive maintenance, including systematic battery replacement, equipment testing, and other maintenance activities designed to maximize system functionality and equipment life.
• Repairs or replaces non-functioning or unreliable equipment and completes the associated registration, testing, and documentation.
• Reviews water-monitoring system alerts, reports, usage data, and work requests to identify equipment issues, potential leaks, abnormal water conditions, and situations requiring field investigation.
• Investigates and addresses water leaks using reporting data, established maintenance procedures, and appropriate tools, completing repairs within the scope of the position.
• Escalates repairs requiring specialized plumbing expertise, vendor assistance, or additional property maintenance support and communicates outstanding needs to the Water Systems Coordinator.
• Verifies that repaired or replaced equipment is communicating and functioning properly following service and confirms the completion and effectiveness of assigned leak-related work.
• Documents equipment inspections, battery changes, troubleshooting activities, repairs, replacements, identified leaks, completed work, outcomes, and required follow‑up.
• Communicates with property teams regarding scheduled unit access, water system maintenance, identified leaks, repairs, and outstanding service needs.
• Maintains assigned tools, equipment, supplies, and replacement inventory in accordance with established procedures.
• Provides training to property staff and Corporate Maintenance team members, including Regional Maintenance Managers and Regional Maintenance Specialists, regarding Dominium’s water systems, established maintenance procedures, leak‑identification and response expectations, and appropriate system troubleshooting.
• Escalates…