Water Facilities Authority
Maintenance/Technician - Operations Specialist I/II
Maintenance/Technician – Operations Specialist I/II
I – $6,507 – $8,538 mo. + Excellent Benefits
II – 7,158 – $9,392 mo. + Excellent Benefits
The Water Facilities Authority (Authority) owns and operates an 81-MGD conventional water treatment facility in Upland, California, treating imported State Project Water. The Authority is seeking a motivated individual to perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks related to the maintenance and operation of the Authority’s drinking water treatment plant. Responsibilities include performing skilled work in the maintenance, design, installation, calibration, troubleshooting, and repair of supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) and telemetry systems, instruments, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), process control systems, analyzers, and other electronic, electrical and mechanical components associated with the Authority’s treatment plant and distribution system.
POSITION:
This position will primarily focus on maintenance activities for an 81-MGD conventional surface water treatment plant and its related distribution facilities. The role also includes participation on the HAZWOPER team and the use of self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.
· Perform skilled duties related to the troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, and testing of instrumentation, PLC’s, communications equipment, electrical and electronic components associated with the Authority’s water treatment and distribution system.
· Perform highly skilled testing, maintenance, and repair on controller, power switching gears, and distribution systems, lighting circuits, single and multi-phase power and control circuits, alarm circuits, and laboratory equipment.
· Perform preventative maintenance using current technology including software-based diagnostic systems; perform troubleshooting, installation, maintenance and calibration of process and analytical instrumentation.
· Install and mount systems related to electrical and electronic components, instrumentation control, telemetry, telecommunications, hydraulics, pneumatics, and a variety of other systems; inspect installed systems to assure proper operation.
· Perform maintenance on pumps, motors, and other rotational equipment associated with the Authority’s treatment and distribution system equipment.
· Ensure the effective and efficient operation of electrical, electronic, SCADA and related instrumentation as it relates to the Authority’s water treatment and distribution facilities.
· Inspect new construction for compliance with Authority standards and specifications; report issues or concerns as required.
· Coordinate with vendors to resolve issues with instrumentation, electrical and electronic components; plan, coordinate and monitor special projects with outside contractors.
· Operate equipment in a safe and efficient manner in a variety of hazardous environments.
· Maintain accurate historical records, files, and data; maintain records.
· Provide training in the operation and maintenance of SCADA equipment.
· May perform the more routine tasks associated with the operation of the Authority’s treatment plant.
· Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other Authority employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
· Perform related duties as assigned.
Operations Specialist I
Experience:
One year of related work experience in the water treatment and distribution industry preferred.
Education:
High School diploma or GED; AND electrical, electronics or computer science certificate from an accredited community college or trade school.
License and Certificate:
Possession of a valid California driver’s license.
Possession of a Water Treatment Operator Grade 1 within 12 months of hire and Water Distribution Grade 2 within the State of California within 12 months of hire.
A valid HAZWOPER certification within 12 months of hire.
Operations Specialist II
Experience:
Three years of experience comparable to an Operations Specialist I with the Water Facilities Authority.
Education:
High School diploma or GED; AND electrical, electronics or computer science certificate from an accredited community college or trade school
License and Certificate:
Possession of a valid California driver’s license.
Possession of a Water Treatment Operator Grade 2 and Water Distribution Grade 2 within the State of California.
A valid HAZWOPER certification within 12 months of hire.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Environmental Conditions:
Work is normally performed in a plant environment subject to noise created by machinery. Conditions include shift, on-call, and weekend work.
Physical Conditions:
Essential functions require maintaining physical condition necessary to sit while studying or preparing reports; bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist when performing repair of equipment; perform simple and power grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation; and lift or carry weight of 50 pounds or less. Duties require incumbents to wear protective clothing/equipment including respirator and Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA).
Mental Conditions:
Essential functions require maintaining mental condition necessary to analyze budget and technical reports; interpret and evaluate staff reports and related documents; know and interpret laws, regulations and codes; observe performance and evaluate staff; problem solve department related issues; remember various personnel rules; explain and interpret policy; handle conflict.
RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF COMPLETED APPLICATION.
Applications and full job description can be obtained at the link below
Completed applications can be submitted to: Employment@wfajpa.org
Open until filled: First review of applications will be on November 3, 2025
Water Facilities Authority
1775 North Benson Avenue
Upland, CA 91784
Attention Jake Stepp
(909) 981-9454
employment@wfajpa.org