Water Maintenance Worker I​/II

JOIN THE CITY OF ORANGE AS A WATER MAINTENANCE WORKER I/II IN THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT!

IMPORTANT RECRUITMENT INFORMATION:
This recruitment will close on July 13, 2026, or upon receipt of 150 applications, whichever occurs first. The eligibility list established by this recruitment will be used to fill future vacancies and will be in effect for up to one (1) year from date of establishment.

Water Maintenance Worker I:
Salary Range: $52,837 - $67,751 per year

Water Maintenance Worker II:
Salary Range: $58,359 - $74,849 per year

The City of Orange is a Class 1 Water Utility providing more than 100 years of clean, safe, and reliable water to approximately 140,000 residents. Water Maintenance Workers perform semi‑skilled labor in the construction, maintenance, and repair activities related to the City’s water utility system and field operations.

Under direct or general supervision, the Water Maintenance Worker I/II performs a variety of work in the construction, modification, maintenance, and repair of City potable water distribution main and lateral pipeline systems, including complex residential and commercial water meters, valve cans, meter boxes, and water distribution valves; uses and operates a variety of manual and power tools and light to heavy power driven equipment;

and performs related work as required.

Receives direct or general supervision from the Water Maintenance Supervisor. Exercises no direct supervision over staff. May provide technical and functional direction to lower‑level staff.

This is the entry‑level class in the water utilities maintenance series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents with basic maintenance experience learn City infrastructure, systems, and facilities, use of tools and equipment, and a wide variety of practices and procedures. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied and are performed with greater independence. 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. Since this class is often used as a training class, employees may have only limited or no directly related work experience.

This is the full journey‑level class in the water utilities maintenance series that performs the full range of duties required to ensure that City infrastructure, systems, and facilities to which assigned are maintained in a safe and effective working condition and provide the highest level of safety for public use. Responsibilities include inspecting and attending to assigned areas in a timely manner, and performing a wide variety of tasks in the maintenance and repair of assigned facilities and systems.

Positions at this level are distinguished from the I level by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned, working independently, and exercising judgment and initiative. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. This class is distinguished from Water Maintenance Lead Worker in that the latter is responsible for technical and functional supervision of lower‑level maintenance staff and is capable of performing the most complex duties assigned to the division.

Positions in the Water Maintenance Worker class series are flexibly staffed and positions at the II level are normally filled by advancement from the I level requiring one (1) additional year of experience and after gaining the knowledge, skill, experience, licenses, and certifications which meet the qualifications for and after demonstrating the ability to perform the work of the higher‑level class.

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