Water Agency Coordinator - Maintenance Mechanic Services

County of Sonoma

Santa Rosa, CA

Water Agency Coordinator – Maintenance Mechanic Services

Salary: $172,270.88 – $209,400.75 Annually

Closing Date: 8/3/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

The Maintenance Mechanic Services team at the Sonoma County Water Agency (Sonoma Water) is seeking an enthusiastic and collaborative Water Agency Coordinator.

At Sonoma Water, Water Agency Coordinators plan, assign, and lead the work of personnel engaged in water production, wastewater treatment, water transmission, and fleet maintenance. The Water Agency Coordinator – Maintenance Mechanic Services is responsible for directing the work of mechanics performing mechanical maintenance, repair, and construction at drinking water production and treatment, wastewater treatment, and wastewater collection facilities. This position will oversee mechanical maintenance of the Mirabel and Wohler radial collector wells and drinking water production facility, the Mirabel River Diversion Structure, the Russian River Wastewater Treatment Plant, and the 11 wastewater lift stations in the Russian River County Sanitation District collection system. Additionally, this position will also be responsible for the following:

• Coordinating with Water/Wastewater Operations, Electrical/Instrumentation Maintenance, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Engineering, Environmental, and external partner agencies to schedule and execute work safely and with minimal service impact

• Providing knowledgeable feedback on capital project designs and on operations, maintenance, and asset management plans, using field experience to support maintainability, reliability, and lifecycle cost

• Establishing specifications, collaborating with Engineering on major purchases, and managing procurement, including requisitions, vendor coordination, bids, and contracts

• Collaborating with the construction management team during capital project work, supporting the planning and execution of shutdowns and operational changes needed to tie construction into existing facilities, as well as equipment installation, startup, and turnover to operations and maintenance

• Managing budget tracking for the section, developing material, equipment, and labor cost estimates, and approving invoices and purchase requisitions

• Supervising mechanic staff, including the Lead Mechanic; conducting performance evaluations, developing training plans, and administering safety programs and performance improvement actions when needed

What We Offer

Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you’re working to better our communities. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits* including:

• Hybrid Telework – A schedule that meets the needs of our staff, department operations, and the communities we serve may be available depending on the assignment

• Salary Advancement – A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range

• Paid Time Off – Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year

• Staff Development/Wellness – Annual benefit allowances of up to $2,000 and ongoing education/training opportunities

• County Paid Health Premium Contributions – 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options

• Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement – County contributions to help fund post-retirement health insurance/benefits

• Retirement – A pension fully integrated with Social Security

Incentive Retirement Savings Plan (IRSP) and 457 Voluntary Deferred Compensation – 3%/ of salary County contribution to a 401(a), in addition to the County matching up to 1% of base salary in 401(a), based upon employee contribution

• Paid Parental Leave – May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment

• Additional Benefits – Excellent dental, vision, disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, professional development, and more

• Student Loan Debt Relief – County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education

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*Salary is negotiable within the established range for the position and benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. For more information, including minimum qualifications, & to apply, visit www. yourpath2sonomacounty.org or call 707-565-2331. The County of Sonoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve.