Operations & Maintenance Technician III - Coater

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

At the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, we deliver reliable water to a region with 19 million people. This recruitment will be used to build an Eligibility List. There are currently two (2) positions open for Operations & Maintenance Technician III at our Soto Street Facility (2100 N. Soto Street, Los Angeles, California 90032); and one (1) position open for Operations & Maintenance Technician III at our F E Weymouth Filtration Plant – (700 North Moreno Avenue, La Verne, California 91750). As an O&M Tech III Coater, you will apply advanced industrial coating expertise to protect and maintain Metropolitan's critical infrastructure. By executing high-quality surface preparation and applying advanced protective coatings across a variety of substrates—including metals, concrete, wood, and composites—you will directly safeguard infrastructure prone to corrosion and wear. This essential position supports our operational core, ensuring long-term water and power reliability throughout our treatment plants, conveyance facilities, and distribution systems.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED in addition to a minimum of 3 years experience as demonstrated by practical application of techniques and practices specific to coating.
• High school diploma or GED and attainment of skills through a recognized coating trade training program and/or applicable related experience within an industrial environment.
• Experience and knowledge as demonstrated by practical application of techniques and practices specific to the coating/finishing trade.
• Skills necessary include surface preparation, coating methods and application techniques, tool use and light equipment operation.
• Skills in preventive and corrective maintenance practices related to coating/finishing generally obtained through applicable training and experience.
• Experience in an environment that requires use of surface preparation and coating application tools and power tools associated with industrial coating applications.

Nice To Haves

• Valid Drivers license from state of residency equivalent to a California Class A, B, and/or C with appropriate commercial license endorsements
• Manlift Certification
• Forklift Certification
• Respirator certification
• Crane Certification

Responsibilities

• Perform general and advanced surface preparation and coating maintenance to shield water utility structures, equipment, and facilities from corrosion and wear.
• Treat a variety of materials in shop and field environments using hand tools, power tools, and sandblasting equipment to ensure proper coating adhesion.
• Operate specialized application equipment including HVLP, airless, electrostatic, powder coating systems, and injection pumps.
• Prepare and mix traditional and advanced coating materials such as paints, epoxies, sealants, plastics, and polymers.
• Perform PM, CM, and improvements on sandblasters, sprayers, air monitors, and other preparation and coating equipment.
• Perform general mechanical work required during the shutdown, inspection, or repair of aqueducts, pipelines, and treatment plants.
• Calibrate, test, and maintain supplied air breathing apparatus alongside air and gas monitoring equipment.
• Complete accurate and timely regulatory chemical usage records in accordance with AQMD requirements.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED