Operations & Maintenance Technician I - Coater

Operations & Maintenance Technician I - Coater Job Locations US-CA-Parker Dam Job ID 2026-3370 Org Data : Descr Linked Gene Camp Posted Date 2 weeks ago (7/23/2026 1:39 PM) Application Filing Period July 23, 2026 - August 24, 2026 @ 4:30 p.m.

PST # of Openings 2 Min USD $32.00/Hr. Max USD $42.21/Hr. Work Schedule 4/10 Fulltime Group CONVEYANCE&DISTRIBUTION GROUP Section CONV & DIST SECT-DESERT REGION Unit DESERT SUPPORT SERVICES UNIT Team DESERT REGION COATINGS TEAM Bargaining Unit Name / Code 02 - AFSCME At the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, we deliver reliable water to a region with 19 million people—and to accomplish this, we rely on a team of talented employees: innovators, problem-solvers, and collaborators who make it all possible.

There are currently two (2) openings for the Operations & Maintenance Technician I – Coater located at Gene Camp (Parker Dam, CA). This recruitment may result in an eligibility list.* This role develops foundational expertise in industrial surface preparation and protective coating applications.

The position actively supports the maintenance of Metropolitan assets, equipment, and facilities. Key duties include assisting with substrate preparation and applying protective coatings to critical water utility infrastructure—such as valves, pipelines, feeders, and gates—to mitigate corrosion and wear.

The technician works across a variety of materials, including metals, concrete, wood, polymers, and contemporary composites. By ensuring high-quality, advanced coating execution within treatment plants, conveyance facilities, and maintenance shops, this role directly supports the operational core of water and power reliability.

What You’ll Do Assists with preparing and applying coating applications to protect a wide variety of water utility systems, assets, equipment and appurtenances including valves, pipelines, feeders, gates, substructures and related water delivery assets prone to corrosion and wear.

Assists with protecting and improving a variety of structures and assets composed of various metals, concrete, wood or polymers. Support the core of water and power reliability by assisting in maintaining, stabilizing, or improving the quality of equipment within conveyance and distribution facilities, shops and other occupied and unoccupied structures.

Assist with industrial surface preparation and performing spray, wipe, brush, roll, trowel, or dip application of specialized industrial coating materials to valves, pipes, and related equipment.

Follow regulatory and environmental code practices. This job announcement has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification / job To view the full job description click here: Operations & Maintenance Technician I - Coater Schedule: Modified 4/10 - (Week 1 Monday - Thursday 6:00am - 4:30pm) (Week 2 Tuesday - Friday 6:00am - 4:30pm) EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience: High school diploma or high school equivalency certificate in addition to minimal experience with hand tools and power tools associated with industrial coating applications.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS License(s): Valid California Class C Driver’s License or equivalent (required at time of application) that allows you to drive during your employment.

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
• Public transportation reimbursements For more information on MWD benefits, please use the following link: Benefits Regular FT PT Employees (Represented) ABOUT MWD The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a state-established cooperative that, along with its 26 cities and retail suppliers, provides water for 19 million people in six counties.

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