Facilities Maintenance Mechanic

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.

We are seeking a professional Facility Maintenance Mechanic who is responsible for facility troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair—including electrical, mechanical, plumbing, locksmith work, and performing assigned facility inspections.

The Facility Maintenance Mechanic position is located at our Lake Mathews Facility in Riverside, CA. In this position, you will perform general facility basic troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair including carpentry, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and locksmithing. You will exercise your specialized skills and job knowledge in areas of operations, techniques, tools, materials, and/or equipment to assemble and install office furniture, cubicle partitions, relocating office contents, including furnishings.

There will be times you’ll need to assist in special event set up and breakdown, including tables, chairs, room dividers, and other aesthetic components.

Heavy tasks require the ability to regularly lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds, with the intermittent need to manage materials and equipment weighing up to 100 pounds. The Facility Maintenance Mechanic must safely push, pull, turn, and position parts, assemblies, equipment, and tools weighing up to 100 pounds with assistance.

Respond to work order requests, using MS Office and Share Drive to create, assign, track, maintain service records, and complete work orders on a timely basis, and perform facility inspections and report conditions.

• Perform general facility basic troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair including carpentry, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and locksmithing.
• Conduct periodic facility safety and regulatory inspections.
• Prepare appropriate forms and/or purchase equipment, parts, and tools.
• Respond to, initiate, and track daily Facility ticket requests.
• Assemble and install office furniture and equipment, electrical and communication components, and hang pictures and office boards.
• Fabricate and install seismic bracing and other miscellaneous materials as needed.
• Perform special events setup and breakdown including tables, chairs, room dividers, extension cords, sound system equipment, and other aesthetic components for large and small events.
• Inspect and verify emergency supplies and first aid equipment.
• Transport supplies, parts, and equipment.
• Ensure proper use of tools and assigned machinery.
• Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with building vendors.
• Keep stock of inventory.
• Collect and prepare e-waste for pick-up.
• Document work performance and materials procurement as directed, using MS Office and a work order system.
• Performs other related Facility Maintenance Mechanic job duties as required.
• Emergency and Stand-by Service:
  Employees in this position may be required to work off-shift hours and/or stand-by service to address operational needs and emergencies as required.

4/10, Monday through Thursday (6:00am - 4:30am)

High school diploma or a High School Equivalency Certificate and six years of relevant experience.

Relevant experience includes:
Maintenance and Repairs, Plumbing, Carpentry, Mechanical, Drywall, and Electrical.

• Valid California Class C Driver’s License or equivalent (required at time of application)
• Lead Worker Certification
• Respirator Certification
• Forklift Certifications
• Manlift Certifications

• Competitive compensation
• Excellent medical, dental, life, and 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 transportation reimbursements
• Hub of public transportation: rail, subway, buses, and taxis
• On-site fitness center

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.

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).