Salary: $31.08 - $44.98 Hourly
Location : San Diego, CA
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 00269
Department: Operations
Division: Pump and Electric
Opening Date: 06/06/2024
General Duties

Compensation
Pump Mechanic I: $31.08 - $38.85 per hr. (Effective July 1, 2024: $32.95 - $41.18 per hour)
Pump Mechanic II: $35.98 - $44.98 per hr. (Effective July 1, 2024: $38.14 - $47.68 per hour)
Ideal Candidate
Are you a self-starter with great attention to detail? Do you possess recent experience in pump inspection, diagnosis, or pump repair? If so, we would like to hear from you.
We also welcome veterans or transitioning military. Are you a former member of the military with experience as a Machinist's Mate (MM), Engineman (EN), Hull Maintenance Technician (HT), Water Fuel Systems Maintenance, or similar occupation? If so, we encourage you to apply. Consider joining a team of hardworking employees who work to protect and preserve water, one of our most valuable natural resources. The experience you've gained during your service can continue to positively impact the world with a career at Otay.
The Otay Water District offers excellent benefits, a balanced work/life environment and is a leader in the industry.

About the Position and Department
This position may be appointed at either level depending upon qualifications and experience. This position in the Water Operations Department reports directly to the SCADA/Pump/Electrical Supervisor. This position is a member of a dedicated, service-oriented team where collaboration and leadership are promoted at all levels.

The Water Operations Department is responsible for Utility Maintenance, Fleet Maintenance, Reclamation Plant, Laboratory, SCADA, Pump/Electrical, and Potable Water. The Department has a staff of approximately 54 employees.

Applications will be accepted until there are a sufficient number of highly qualified applicants from which to make a selection. However, for the earliest consideration, please submit your application materials by June 23, 2024. For information on the recruitment process, please go to the Employment section of our website or click here .
Examples of Duties
Both Levels include:

• Inspects, diagnoses and performs major and minor repair work on motors, pumps, hydraulic equipment, compressors, controls, valves and related equipment.
• Consults manufacturer's recommendations to do corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance in pumps, valves and controls.
• Transports electrical motors, power panels and pumps.
• Assists Management in the development and documentation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) in alignment with the District Strategic Planning.
• Dismantles, repairs and replaces pump and valve parts.
• Repairs light pump station plumbing, consisting of plastic or copper tubing and steel pipes.
• Operates District Vehicles including small truck crane.
• Updates and inputs pump and valve maintenance information into the Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Maintains records of all preventive and corrective maintenance performed as it relates to pumps and valves including daily work logs.
• Adjusts automatic control valves including but not limited to pressure reducing station, pressure relief, discharge valves, etc.
• Evaluates condition of auxiliary equipment, makes recommendations and creates requisitions; receives and stores parts and materials.
• Researches, catalogs, sources and orders parts such as pumps, valves, and associated plumbing and control upon supervisor approval.
• Initiates and purchases equipment, parts, and supplies used for mechanical system
• maintenance in compliance with departmental and Otay Water District procedures.
• Works from and develops blueprints, schematics and rough sketches.
• Performs work on assigned work orders from CMMS. Including opening and closing work orders/requests as requested by the supervisor.
• Cares for, stores, and provides for security of tools, materials and equipment at the work site.
• Assists other maintenance personnel by performing unskilled or semi-skilled duties as needed
• Participates in stand-by duties upon supervisor approval.
• Identifies and recommends opportunities for process improvement including safety, efficiency, etc.
• Collects and records information as needed from pumps, valves, and other equipment as part of the asset management program.

The Pump Mechanic II may have additional duties.
For the complete job descriptions of both levels, go to the Employment section of our website or click here .
Required Licenses and/or Certifications

Both Levels Require:

• A valid California Class C Driver's License and a safe driving record.

Pump Mechanic I:

• A California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Mechanical Technologist Grade 1, desired or Plant Maintenance Certification Grade 1, desired.

Pump Mechanic II:

• California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Plant Maintenance Grade 2 Certification or higher required OR CWEA Mechanical Technologist Grade 2 or higher required.

Minimum Experience, Education, and Training Requirements
Both Levels Require: High school diploma or G.E.D.
Pump Mechanic I: One (1) year of experience performing pump and valve maintenance and operation.
Pump Mechanic II: Three (3) years of experience performing pump and valve maintenance and operation; including two years of repairing large, multistage impeller pumps and automatic control regulating valves.
This position will be subject to random drug testing during employment.
This is an hourly, non-exempt position.
Otay Water District is a Smoking, Tobacco and Nicotine Free Campus.
All Otay Water District employees are at-will pursuant to California Water Code, Section 71362.
Notice: Benefits listed below assume full-time regular status. These benefits do not apply to temporary appointments.
Merit Pay: 3% on base salary to top of range based on meeting expectations on performance review.
Cost of Living Adjustment: COLA for 7/01/24 will be set according to MOU negotiations.
Vacation: 12 days/year, increasing to a max of 23 days/year.
Sick Leave: 8 days/year, increasing to max of 15 days/year.
Paid Holidays: 14 days/year, including employee's birthday and two floating holidays.
Alternative Work Schedule: A 9/80 work schedule may be available based on the needs of the department. Upon approval, employees would work 80 hours over 9 days and enjoy one day off every two weeks. Some Operations department staff may be subject to a 4/10 work schedule (four 10-hour days within a week).
PERS Retirement: The District contracts with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). CalPERS is a defined benefit retirement plan that includes a lifetime benefit determined by a set formula (years of service, age at retirement, and final compensation). Employees hired after January 1, 2013 are subject to the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act (PEPRA).
New Member (hired on or after 1/1/13 who are new CalPERS members or do not have reciprocity with CalPERS):

• Are enrolled in the 2% at age 62 formula based on the employee's 36 months of highest average annual compensation limit set by CalPERS.
• District and employees share the normal employee CalPERS service contribution cost (currently at 14.87%). The District contributes 7.37% and Employees contribute 7.5% of salary toward the employee CalPERS service contribution cost up to the annual compensation limit set by CalPERS. Additionally, once the employee reaches the annual compensation limit and no longer contributes the 7.5% toward CalPERS, the contribution for post-retirement health and dental benefits will be increased by 7.5%.

Classic Member (hired before January 1, 2013 or who have reciprocity with CalPERS):

• Are enrolled in the 2.7% at age 55 formula based on the employee's single highest year annual compensation.
• Employees contribute 8% of salary towards the employee CalPERS service contribution cost.

The District is also a Social Security participant.
Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan (457 Plan): Optional plan designed to provide employees with additional retirement income. Employees may elect to contribute a portion of their income on a pre-tax or post-tax basis through payroll deductions.
Medical/Rx Insurance: Choice of Blue Shield PPO, EPO, HMO or Kaiser HMO plans, 100% premium paid by District for employee and 88% for dependent(s).
Dental Insurance: 100% premium paid by District for employee and 88% paid for dependent(s).
Vision: 100% premium paid by District for employee and 0% for dependent(s).
Retirement Benefits: Full-time employees and their eligible dependents are eligible for medical and dental benefits at retirement if the employee has completed 20 years of continuous service and has attained age 55 upon retirement. Employees who are New Members with CalPERS contribute 1.25% of salary to the District to offset the District's cost for post-retirement health benefits. In addition, if the employee reaches the annual compensation limit set by CalPERS and no longer contributes toward CalPERS, the contribution for post-retirement health and dental benefits will be increased by 7.5%. Classic Members contribute 0.75% of salary to the District to offset the District's cost for post-retirement health benefits. These contributions for post-retirement health benefits are not refundable.
Flexible Benefits Plan: The District offers a healthcare and dependent care flexible benefits plan. The healthcare account reimburses the employee on a pre-tax basis for medical, pharmacy, dental and other related expenses not covered by the insurance plans. The dependent care account allows employees to pay for employment-related dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis.
Group Term Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance: 100% premium paid by the District for employee and eligible dependent(s). Depending on employees' annual earnings and/or position, amounts of Life and AD&D insurance range from $15,000 to $50,000. Eligible dependents have life insurance coverage of $1,000.
Voluntary Life Insurance: Employees may elect to cover themselves and eligible dependents for voluntary life insurance. The full cost of this insurance is paid by the employee via payroll deductions
Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance: The District provides short term and long-term disability insurance equal to 66 2/3% of your income after a 30-day elimination period (90-day elimination period for long term disability) if totally disabled due to illness or injury.
Education Reimbursement Program: Employees are eligible to receive reimbursement for District approved courses not to exceed $3,000 per fiscal year.
Certification Incentive Program: Eligible District employees that obtain target certifications that exceed the minimum job requirements may qualify for either a base pay percentage increase or receive a monetary incentive.
Employee Assistance Program: Provides confidential referrals and counseling concerning personal, family, or work related issues for employees and their dependents.
Free Onsite Workout Facility: The District has a fully equipped exercise room for employees to use before work, after work or during lunchtime.
Yoga Classes: On-site Yoga classes are offered during the lunch hour at the employee's expense.
01

Do you have experience with Confined Space Entry?

• Yes
• No

02

Please elaborate on your experience performing Confined Space Entries. If you do not have experience in this area, please type in "N/A".
03

Please indicate which best describes the certificates you currently possess.

• I do not possess a Plant Maintenance Certificate issued by the CWEA nor a Mechanical Technologist Certificate issued by the CWEA.
• I have a Grade 1 Plant Maintenance Certificate issued by the California Water Environment Association (CWEA).
• I have a Grade 2 or higher Plant Maintenance Certificate issued by the California Water Environment Association.
• I have a Grade 1 Mechanical Technologist Certificate issued by the California Water Environment Association.
• I have a Grade 2 or higher Mechanical Technologist Certificate issued by the California Water Environment Association.

04

What best describes your level of experience with performing pump and control valve maintenance and operation?

• I have less than 1 year of experience with performing pump and control valve maintenance and operation.
• I have 1 year of experience with performing pump and control valve maintenance and operation.
• I have 2-3 years of experience with performing pump and control valve maintenance and operation.
• I have 4-5 years of experience with performing pump and control valve maintenance and operation.
• I have 6 years of experience with performing pump and control valve maintenance and operation.

05

Please describe your experience with pump and control valve maintenance and operation and include number of years of experience with each. Also indicate from which company on your application you have acquired this experience. Do not type "see resume/application." If you do not have experience in this area, please type in "N/A".
06

What best describes your level of experience with repairing large, multistage impeller pumps and automatic control regulating valves.

• I have less than 2 years experience with repairing large, multistage impeller pumps and automatic control regulating valves.
• I have 2 years of experience with repairing large, multistage impeller pumps and automatic control regulating valves.
• I have 3-5 years of experience with repairing large, multistage impeller pumps and automatic control regulating valves.
• I have 6 years of experience with repairing large, multistage impeller pumps and automatic control regulating valves.

07

Please indicate where on your application you have experience with repairing large, multistage impeller pumps and automatic control regulating valves. Please indicate the size of pumps and valves you have worked on and include number of years of experience with each. Do not type "see resume/application." If you do not have experience in this area, please type in "N/A".
08

This position participates in on-call/stand-by duty as required. Are you willing and able to work this type of schedule?

• Yes
• No

09

This position responds to emergencies as required during and after normal work hours. Are you willing and able to respond to emergencies and report to the District within one (1) hour?

• Yes
• No

10

What else would you like to tell us that would make you an ideal candidate?
Required Question