Maintenance Specialist

Orange County Sanitation District • Fountain Valley, CA

4d • $134,950 - $148,803 • Onsite

About The Position

Under direction, plans and coordinates corrective, preventative, and predictive maintenance projects and work using the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS); develops and recommends maintenance strategies and procedures based on preventative and predictive maintenance best practices; collaborates with operations and maintenance staff to ensure efficient operations, maintenance and repair work, and equipment reliability through proactive maintenance planning; plans, oversees, administers, and evaluates assigned programs/projects; oversees contracts for regulatory and maintenance services; and performs duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education, with major coursework in a technical field, business or public administration, maintenance management, or a related field; AND Five (5) years of increasingly responsible work experience in a skilled trade including performing research, analysis, and/or project management.
• A valid California Class C Driver's License.
• In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, OC San will consider a minimum of thirteen (13) years increasingly responsible experience in a skilled trade including performing research, analysis, and project management duties.

Nice To Haves

• Certificates – Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP) or Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT).
• Knowledge and experience performing or leading electrical, instrumentation, or mechanical maintenance tasks.
• Strong computer skills with MS Office applications and the ability to create database reports.
• Knowledge of project management principles.
• Experience in scheduling and capital construction process.
• Experience working in planned maintenance environment or experience implementing a planned maintenance program.
• Experience in Maintenance Best Practices.
• Knowledge of plant process and equipment.
• The ability to prepare technical reports, training materials, project documents, and purchase requisitions.
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Ability to read engineering drawings and schematic diagrams such as P&ID and single line diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Plans and coordinates corrective, preventative, and predictive maintenance projects and work using the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Develops and recommends maintenance strategies and procedures based on preventative and predictive maintenance best practices.
• Collaborates with operations and maintenance staff to ensure efficient operations, maintenance and repair work, and equipment reliability through proactive maintenance planning.
• Plans, oversees, administers, and evaluates assigned programs/projects.
• Oversees contracts for regulatory and maintenance services.
• Performs duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Hiring Salary Range (effective July 10, 2026): $134,950.40 - $148,803.20/Annually (starting salary will be within this range based upon qualifications)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level