Water Maintenance Worker I​/II

Water Maintenance Worker I/II

Water Maintenance Worker I: $4,542.09 - $,5,520.92 Month

Water Maintenance Worker II: $5,013.61 -$6,094.07 Month

This recruitment process is open on a continuous basis and may close at any time. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply immediately.  Must attach a California Department of Health Services Grade II Water Distribution Operator Certification in order for application to be considered complete. The first review of applications will be completed on Friday, April 10, at 5:00 p.m.  Applications received after April 10, 2026, may not be considered.

Applicants appearing best qualified based upon a review of the application and responses to supplemental questions will be invited to participate in the testing process.

The City of El Segundo, incorporated in 1917, is a unique, quaint city by the sea. Home to approximately 17,000 residents and over 75,000 private sector employees of major aeronautical, sports, media, industrial and multiple Fortune 500 companies including Mattel, Chevron and most recently, the Los Angeles Times and Beyond Meat. Further, El Segundo has become the headquarters for major sports franchises, including the LA Lakers and LA Kings.

As the economy broadens, El Segundo is becoming home to a variety of high tech and "creative economy" start-up companies. This is reflected in the City motto "Where Big Ideas Take Off!"

Water Maintenance Worker I:

Under direct supervision, performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks in the installation, construction, maintenance and repair of the City water distribution system, pumping and equipment maintenance operations.

Water Maintenance Worker II:

Under general supervision, performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the installation, construction and maintenance of the City water distribution system, pumping and equipment maintenance operations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following duties and responsibilities, knowledge, skills and other characteristics.  This list of duties and responsibilities is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.

Water Maintenance Worker I:

Characteristic

Duties and Responsibilities:

Positions in this classification typically perform a full range of duties at a level of complexity represented by the following types of responsibilities:

* Operates equipment and assists in digging and back filling trenches; assists in the installation, maintenance, service and repair of selected aspects of existing and new water services; flushes water systems; assists in the performance of preventive maintenance on pumps, pump motors and equipment; performs maintenance and repairs on pump buildings and facilities.

* Maintains reservoir facilities and grounds; assists in and collects samples of domestic water as required for laboratory analysis.

* Performs pipe fitting and valve repair work; cuts and replaces concrete and/or asphalt.

* As a crew member, responds to emergency calls for assistance from the public or other agencies; takes appropriate public safety measures and initiates corrective action.

* Operates, maintains and performs minor repairs to equipment, tools and vehicles.

Water Maintenance Worker II:

Characteristic

Duties and Responsibilities:

Positions in this classification typically perform a full range of duties at a level of complexity represented by the following types of responsibilities:

* Assists lead worker in the training and daily work of less experienced water maintenance workers.

* Operates equipment, digs and backfills trenches; installs, maintains, services and repairs all aspects of existing and new water services; flushes water systems, performs preventive maintenance on pumps, pump motors and equipment; evaluates pumping operations and makes adjustments as necessary; performs maintenance and repairs on pump buildings and facilities.

* Adjusts reservoir to ensure adequate supply of domestic water, maintains reservoir facilities and grounds; adjusts chlorinators; chlorinates water; collects samples of…