Operations & Maintenance Technician I - Coater

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California • La Verne, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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 Operations and Maintenance Technician I – Coater position located at Weymouth, La Verne. This recruitment may result in an eligibility list. Assists with preparing and applying coating applications to protect a wide variety of water utility systems, assets, equipment and appurtenances including valves, pipelines, feeders, gates, substructures and related water delivery assets prone to corrosion and wear. Protect and improve a variety of structures and assets composed of various metals, concrete, wood or polymers. Support the core of water and power reliability by assisting in maintaining, stabilizing, or improving the quality of equipment within treatment plants conveyance and distribution facilities, shops and other occupied and unoccupied structures. Assist with industrial surface preparation and performing spray, wipe, brush, roll, trowel, or dip application of specialized industrial coating materials to valves, pipes, and related equipment. Follow regulatory and environmental code practices.

Requirements

• High school diploma or high school equivalency certificate in addition to minimal experience with hand tools and power tools associated with industrial coating applications.
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License or equivalent (required at time of application) that allows you to drive during your employment.

Responsibilities

• Assists with preparing and applying coating applications to protect a wide variety of water utility systems, assets, equipment and appurtenances including valves, pipelines, feeders, gates, substructures and related water delivery assets prone to corrosion and wear.
• Protect and improve a variety of structures and assets composed of various metals, concrete, wood or polymers.
• Support the core of water and power reliability by assisting in maintaining, stabilizing, or improving the quality of equipment within treatment plants conveyance and distribution facilities, shops and other occupied and unoccupied structures.
• Assist with industrial surface preparation and performing spray, wipe, brush, roll, trowel, or dip application of specialized industrial coating materials to valves, pipes, and related equipment.
• Follow regulatory and environmental code practices.

Benefits

• 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 transportation reimbursements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees