Temporary Water Maintenance Technician

Irvine Ranch Water District is currently accepting applications for Two (2) Temporary Water Maintenance Technician I position in the Field Services Department. This position is limited to a duration of six (6) months, but of no more than (12) months.

Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD) is a progressive, values-driven agency, with an international reputation for its leading-edge financial management practices, water recycling program, water use efficiency practices, water banking, urban runoff treatment, and energy generation and storage. Established in 1961 as a California Water District under the provisions of the California Water Code, IRWD is an independent special district serving central Orange County.

IRWD provides high-quality drinking water, reliable sewage collection and treatment, ground-breaking recycled water programs, and environmentally sound urban runoff treatment to its customers. As an independent, not-for-profit public agency, IRWD is governed by a publicly elected five-member Board of Directors. The Board is responsible for the District's policies and decision-making. Day-to-day operations are supervised by the General Manager. Additional information can be found at the District's website:

Irvine Ranch Water District believes that its values drive the character, culture, and capacity of our organization. IRWD was built on values, and we weave them into the fabric of everything we do. Values are the ingredients in our recipe for both institutional and individual success. They are a code of conduct to promote positive outcomes for others and ourselves. They are more than words on a wall or a website.

We live by them every day. We pledge to keep them relevant in an ever-changing world.

Irvine Ranch Water District's employees enjoy working in a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment where they form strong bonds with fellow employees. To ensure effective communication and promote a collaborative team environment, employees report to work each day in the office or in the field, depending on their positions.

Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of duties in the preventive maintenance and repair of District potable and recycled water distribution systems infrastructure and related facilities, and performs related duties as assigned. May be required to participate in the District’s standby program and scheduled or unscheduled overtime.

Receives general supervision from assigned supervisory or management personnel. Exercises no direct supervision over staff.

This is the entry-level class in the Water Maintenance Technician series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents learn and perform routine preventive maintenance and repair work, while learning District policies and procedures. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied, complex, and difficult; close supervision and frequent review of work lessen as an incumbent demonstrates skill to perform the work independently. Positions at this level usually perform most of the duties required of the positions at the II-level but are not expected to function at the same skill level and usually exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods.

Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established structure or pattern. Exceptions or changes in procedures are explained in detail as they arise.

Receives and responds to calls for leaks; evaluates and makes determination of responsibility (District or customer); identifies and monitors points of water loss; locates and troubleshoots water leaks in mains and service lines; cleans out around damaged area; removes excess water; shuts down water service.

Coordinates water system maintenance projects with city, county, and state agencies and USA agency.

Monitors flow and adjusts hydraulic control valves for peak performance with support from Water Operations; isolates and disassembles hydraulic control valve and its pilots; inspects, acid washes and replaces parts as necessary.

Locates, maintains, tests, gathers, and reviews data for specific cathodic protection systems.

Isolates air vacuum valve, relieves pressure, and flushes to troubleshoot and repair if necessary.

Flushes, services, repairs, and replaces fire hydrants according to District specifications.

Flushes hydrants, bottom drains and blow-offs to maintain integrity of water…