Senior Maintenance Mechanic

Irvine Ranch Water District•Irvine, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Irvine Ranch Water District is currently accepting applications for a Senior Maintenance Mechanic in the Mechanical Services Department. The District: Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD) is a progressive, values-driven agency, with an international reputation for its leading-edge financial management practices, water recycling program, water use efficiency practices, water banking, urban runoff treatment, and energy generation and storage. Established in 1961 as a California Water District under the provisions of the California Water Code, IRWD is an independent special district serving central Orange County. IRWD provides high-quality drinking water, reliable sewage collection and treatment, ground-breaking recycled water programs, and environmentally sound urban runoff treatment to its customers. As an independent, not-for-profit public agency, IRWD is governed by a publicly elected five-member Board of Directors. The Board is responsible for the District's policies and decision-making. Day-to-day operations are supervised by the General Manager. Additional information can be found at the District's website: www.IRWD.com. IRWD Values Irvine Ranch Water District believes that its values drive the character, culture, and capacity of our organization. IRWD was built on values, and we weave them into the fabric of everything we do. Values are the ingredients in our recipe for both institutional and individual success. They are a code of conduct to promote positive outcomes for others and ourselves. They are more than words on a wall or a website. We live by them every day. We pledge to keep them relevant in an ever-changing world. IRWD's employees enjoy working in a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment where they form strong bonds with fellow employees. To ensure effective communication and promote a collaborative team environment, employees report to work each day in the office or in the field, depending on their positions. The Position: Under general supervision, the Senior Maintenance Mechanic performs skilled journey-level mechanical work in the installation, maintenance, repair, and overhaul of equipment used in the treatment, conveyance, and distribution of potable, recycled, and wastewater systems. This includes pumps, valves, compressors, chemical feed systems, dewatering equipment, piping systems, and other mechanical infrastructure. This classification is distinguished by its advanced technical responsibilities, mentoring of less experienced staff, and its performance of condition-based monitoring, fabrication, and reliability-based diagnostics. For the full job description and responsibilities of the position, please click here. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives general supervision from assigned supervisory or management personnel. Exercises no direct supervision over staff. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Positions at this level are distinguished from other classes within the series by the level of responsibility assumed and the complexity of the duties assigned. Incumbents perform the most difficult mechanical work for all District assets, including: the installation, maintenance, and overhauling of all District equipment related to domestic and reclaimed water distribution systems, sewage collection systems water/wastewater treatment, and dewatering/solids handling. Including the fabrication, welding, machining, troubleshooting and performance of complex repairs; and the performance of predictive, reactive, and preventive maintenance in a computerized environment. Participates in standby duties at the sole discretion of the District.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Four (4) years of journey level mechanical experience in water/wastewater treatment, collection, or water distribution systems.
Possession of a valid Class ‘C’ California Driver’s License is required.
Knowledge of operation and repair of pumps, valves, gearboxes, piping, and related mechanical equipment in water or wastewater settings.
Knowledge of machining, welding, rigging, and alignment practices.
Knowledge of predictive maintenance tools and interpretation of diagnostic results.
Knowledge of applicable safety codes and Cal/OSHA regulations.
Knowledge of use of CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) and Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to independently perform complex mechanical repairs and installations.
Ability to maintain detailed maintenance records and reports.
Ability to work safely under demanding conditions including heights, confined spaces, and in the presence of sewage, chemicals, or hazardous environments.
Ability to respond to emergencies and participate in after-hours standby when required.
Must be certified annually to wear respiratory equipment.
Must be clean shaven such that facial hair does not interfere with the fit of self-contained breathing apparatus.

Nice To Haves

Completion of an accredited apprenticeship program or related college coursework (e.g., mechanical, millwright, welding) is highly desirable.
Class ‘A’ California Driver’s License is highly desirable.
NCCCO Crane Certification is highly desirable.
CWEA Grade II Mechanical Technologist Certificate is desirable.
CWEA Grade III Mechanical Technologist is highly desirable.
Additional relevant certifications (e.g., welding, rigging, forklift, crane, confined space) are desirable and may be required based on assignment.
Ability to lead or assist in training other mechanics.
Ability to exert moderately heavy physical effort in moderate to heavy work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling.
Ability to operate heavy equipment and machinery with some requiring complex and rapid adjustments, such as power hand and shop tools, mechanic’s hand tools, shovel, motor vehicles, compressors, hoists, ladders, drafting tools, etc.
Ability to work under sometimes uncomfortable conditions with exposure to environmental factors such as toxic agents, wildlife, disease, or equipment, traffic, or machinery.
Work in indoor and outdoor environments with exposure to extreme weather, noise, fumes, dust, hazardous materials, and confined spaces.
Wear respiratory protection and maintain facial hair standards in compliance with fit-testing.

Responsibilities

Inspects, diagnoses, disassembles, repairs, and reassembles mechanical equipment and components used in water, wastewater, and recycled water systems.
Fabricates parts and fittings using welding, machining, and other fabrication techniques; perform millwright-level repairs.
Maintains, troubleshoots, and assesses machinery condition using predictive tools including vibration analysis, thermography, and oil sampling.
Supports preventive and condition-based maintenance through computerized systems; documents and reports findings.
Provides technical direction, training, and support to maintenance personnel as assigned.
Reads and interprets blueprints, mechanical drawings, specifications, and technical manuals.
Participates in equipment installation projects and leads assigned tasks or crews as needed.
Submits materials requisitions; maintains adequate inventory of tools and consumables.
Complies with all applicable safety protocols, including confined space entry, LOTO, PPE use, and respiratory protection requirements.
Responds to after-hours emergencies as assigned; participates in standby rotation at the discretion of the District.
Performs other duties as assigned.
In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, Irvine Ranch Water District employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.