Planner​/Scheduler

At the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, we deliver reliable water to a region with 19 million people—and to accomplish this, we rely on a team of Talented Employees: innovators, problem-solvers, and collaborators who make it all possible.

There is currently one (1) opening for the Planner/Scheduler at Diamond Valley Lake.

This recruitment may result in an eligibility list.

• Journey-level role responsible for coordinating maintenance planning and scheduling activities for the Lake Skinner and Diamond Valley Lake Conveyance and Distribution teams.
• Coordinates and monitors corrective maintenance work orders, ensuring issues are addressed efficiently and effectively.
• Collaborates with internal teams and external contractors, organizing resources, timelines, and materials needed to complete assigned work.
• Engages with Team Managers to assist with planning and execution of around the clock work done during pipeline shutdowns.
• Ensures projects and maintenance activities are completed safely, on time, and with minimal disruption to operations.

4/10 - (Monday - Thursday 6:00 a.m.

- 4:30 p.m.)

Metropolitan’s current practice in this position is a hybrid work schedule. This typically includes two days a week in person and the other days remote. This is subject to change dependent on organizational needs. In addition, a telework policy is scheduled for negotiations and once completed and implemented, will provide final direction on the hybrid schedule.

High school diploma or certificate of High School equivalency and five years journey-level experience in a relevant trade or craft.

Work experience in a Public Utility such as Water Department, Conveyance & Distribution, Treatment Plant, Sewer, Gas, Electric, Oil, etc.

License(s): Valid California Class C Driver’s License or equivalent (required at time of application) that allows you to drive during your employment.

• Competitive compensation
• Excellent medical, dental, life, vision plans.
• Deferred compensation in the form of a 401(k) plan (with matching contribution) and a 457 plan.
• Retirement benefits under the California Public Employees' Retirement System
• Tuition reimbursement
• Training and advancement opportunities
• Excellent working environment
• Public Transit Reimbursement

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a state-established cooperative that, along with its 26 cities and retail suppliers, provides water for 19 million people in six counties. The district imports water from the Colorado River and Northern California to supplement local supplies, and helps its members to develop increased water conservation, recycling, storage and other resource-management programs.

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities, who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process, please call  or email:

Metropolitan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic(s).