Water Maintenance Leadworker
Job in
Orange, Orange County, California, 92856, USA
Listed on 2026-06-14
Listing for:
City of Orange, CA
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-14
Job specializations:
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Building Maintenance, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, HVAC Tech / Heating Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Salary
$70,903.00 - $90,923.00 Annually
Location
Water Division - 189 So. Water Street, Orange, CA
Job Type
Full Time Miscellaneous
Job Number
01700
Department
Public Works Department
Division
Water Division
Opening Date
06/12/2026
Closing Date
7/3/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
* Description
* Benefits
* Questions
Join the City of Orange as a
WATER MAINTENANCE LEAD WORKER!
Under general supervision, leads, trains, oversees, and participates in the more complex and difficult work of a crew responsible for providing water utilities maintenance, repair, and construction services; sets priorities and directs the work of assigned staff on a project or day-to-day basis; performs routine to complex maintenance and repair work of water distribution main and lateral pipeline systems, water production and plant operations, hydrant and main line valve exercising and repair, and/or meter services;
may be required to operate heavy equipment in a skillful and safe manner; provides technical and specialized assistance to the Water Maintenance Supervisor; and performs related work as required.
Examples of Duties
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
* Provides technical and functional supervision to assigned water maintenance staff; reviews and controls quality of work; participates in performing routine to complex and specialized water utilities maintenance and repair work.
* Plans, schedules, prioritizes, and assigns maintenance and repair work in consultation with the Water Maintenance Supervisor; communicates status of repairs to appropriate personnel, working cooperatively to schedule repairs in accordance with established and special operational priorities; instructs staff in work procedures.
* Trains employees in work methods, use of tools and equipment, and relevant safety precautions.
* Inspects assigned City infrastructure, facilities, systems, and appurtenances for maintenance needs and recommends appropriate actions; assists in developing work plans, procedures, and schedules.
* Estimates costs of construction and maintenance work, supplies, equipment, and materials; orders supplies and equipment for work projects; maintains records of purchase orders; assists in developing budget figures for the division; monitors expenditures.
* Inspects and evaluates work in progress and upon completion to assure that repairs, maintenance, and project activities are performed in accordance with City standards and specifications.
* Performs a wide variety of maintenance, repair, and installation work in the City infrastructure, systems, and facilities to which assigned, including water distribution main and lateral pipeline systems, water production and plant operations, complex residential and commercial water meters, valve cans, meter boxes, and water distribution valves.
* Assists in coordinating, overseeing and personally participating in all water utilities maintenance programs.
* Inspects various public works improvement activities and private developments in the assigned functional area; interacts with engineers and contractors regarding compliance with City standards and specifications; reports, records, and documents inspections, observations, and conditions found during the inspection process.
* Ensures compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, including American Water Works Association standards, City water installation standards, right-of-ways, encroachments, and set-backs.
* Performs the skilled operation of specialized construction and maintenance, light to heavy vehicles and equipment.
* Observes safe work methods and makes appropriate use of related safety equipment as required; may participate and assist in coordinating safety training.
* Responds to requests and complaints from the public and answers questions or refers to supervisor, as necessary.
* Performs minor adjustments on service equipment; maintains tools and equipment in working order.
* Stays current on the status of new and pending regulatory legislation; attends continuing education courses and seminars as required.
* Maintains accurate records and logs of daily activities, using appropriate computer software applications.
* Responds to and performs emergency repairs and other emergency services as necessary.
* Acts as the Water Maintenance Supervisor in his/her absence or as assigned.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
Typical Qualifications
Knowledge of:
* Basic principles of supervision and training.
* Public works maintenance principles, practices, tools, and materials for maintaining and repairing assigned City infrastructure, systems, and facilities.
* Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances, regulations, and guidelines.
* The operation and minor maintenance of a variety of hand and power tools, vehicles, and power equipment.
* Safety…
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