Water Treatment​/Distribution Operator; WATER AND Wastewater OPR

Job Summary

Under direction of the Physical Plant Mechanic Supervisor, provide journey-level plumbing/utility skills for installation, alteration, operation, and maintenance of water, sewer, storm drainage, swimming pools and natural gas systems.

July 31st 2026 by 11:59PM

• Possess a certificate of completion from a recognized union apprenticeship program, University apprenticeship program, accredited trade school or have the equivalent amount of experience and training comparable to a journey level crafts person in Plumbing utility system trade.
• Required to hold a valid California driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.
• No minimum education, please refer to min. license requirements.
• Journey level knowledge and experience in the plumbing/utility system trade and related practices.
• Skills to fabricate, maintain, service, repair, replace, install and/or alter Plumbing and other campus utility systems related to craft functions.
• Skills to inspect and perform preventive maintenance program on Plumbing and other campus utility systems related to craft functions.
• Skills to interact orally or through written communications.
• Analytical skill to understand and interpret technical data and mechanical and structural specifications and blueprints and other documentation for water, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, natural gas and swimming pool systems.
• Skill to inspect or perform quality control observation/analysis for maintenance and construction projects.

• Grade 3 Water Distribution Operator Certificate issued by the California Department of Health Services highly desired.
• Cross Connection Specialist Certification issued by the CA‑NV AWWA.
• Grade 2 Water Treatment Operator Certificate issued by the California Department of Health Services.
• Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester certification issued by the CA‑NV AWWA.
• Water Treatment Plant Operator and membrane experience highly desired.
• Water Distribution operation and maintenance experience.
• Skills to interact orally or through written communications.
• Analytical skill to understand and interpret technical data and mechanical and structural specifications and blueprints and other documentation for water, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, natural gas and swimming pool systems.
• Skill to inspect or perform quality control observation/analysis for maintenance and construction projects.

• 80% - Maintenance and Operation
• 10% - Safety and Record Keeping
• 10% - Job Supervision and Coordination

Utilities is responsible for providing mission‑critical utility services to keep the UC Davis campus running in support of the campus Academic Plan and academic program needs. Utilities provides electricity, chilled water, steam, gas, water, wastewater treatment, and drainage to more than 1,600 buildings, totaling over 12 million gross square feet of campus space. Utilities has 75+ FTE and is responsible for $40+ million budget.

• Salary or Pay Range: $42.42/hr – $50.71/hr
• Salary Frequency:
  Bi‑weekly
• Salary Grade: STEPS
• UC
  
  Job Title:
  
  WATER AND WASTEWATER OPR
• UC Job Code: 008245
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type:
  Staff:
  Career
• Percentage of Time: 100%
• Shift (Work Schedule): M‑F, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm
• Location:
  
  Davis
• Union Representation: K3‑Skilled Trades
• Benefits Eligible:
  Yes
• This position is 100% on‑site

• High quality and low‑cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
• UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
• Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
• Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for…