Contra Costa Water District

Maintenance Manager

Concord, CA

Full-time

About This Job

Salary : $199,388.80 - $242,340.80 Annually

Location : Concord, CA

Job Type: Full-time

Job Number: 626 - AO - 2025

Department: Operations and Maintenance

Opening Date: 03/24/2025

Closing Date: 4/21/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

GENERAL JOB FUNCTION

Contra Costa Water District is an innovative leader in water management and provides employees with a fast-paced and stable work environment that encourages professional growth and development.

The Mission of the Contra Costa Water District (CCWD) is to strategically provide a reliable supply of high-quality water at the lowest cost possible, in an environmentally responsible manner.

Our Values

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Safety: We provide, as a top priority, a safe and healthy work environment for our team.

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Trust: We protect the public trust with uncompromising integrity, commitment to our professional standards, full transparency, and fairness in all our business dealings.

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Responsibility: We take ownership of our results and deliver on our performance outcomes to responsibly serve our customers, our community, and our planet.

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Exceptional Service: We value our customers, act in their best interest, and take pride in delivering personalized service.

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Employee Success: We share a meaningful sense of purpose in an environment that strives to offer professional growth, diversity, inclusivity, and work-life balance.

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Teamwork: We engage in respectful, collaborative, trust-based relationships at all levels within the organization and with our business partners.

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Continuous Improvement: We continuously seek opportunities to optimize our business practices and assets by engaging the expertise of our employees and embracing innovation.

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Recognition: We reward the positive contributions of our employees at the organization, team, and individual levels.

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Communication: We strive for open, effective dialogues at all levels of the organization to ensure input is valued and considered and reasons for decisions are explained.

THE POSITION: CCWD is seeking an experienced and dynamic Maintenance Manager to play a key role in managing multiple groups within the Operations & Maintenance Division. This position requires a proactive leader who excels in coordinating and overseeing diverse tasks related to facility management, including construction, repair, inspection, and maintenance of critical infrastructure. You will have a significant opportunity to influence strategic planning, drive the implementation of maintenance programs, and foster a collaborative, high-performance work culture.

We Are Looking For Someone Who Is

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A strong leader who excels in managing teams and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

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Skilled in operations and maintenance, with a proven ability to develop and execute long-term strategies.

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Detail-oriented, ensuring the reliability and safety of all facilities and equipment.

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A proactive communicator who values collaboration and customer service.

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Experienced in managing complex maintenance activities and coordinating with various stakeholders.

What You Will Typically Be Responsible For

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Leading and overseeing maintenance, construction, and inspection activities for the District's facilities and equipment.

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Implementing and managing a preventive maintenance program to ensure operational reliability.

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Developing and aligning departmental goals and policies with organizational priorities.

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Managing the department's budget, forecasting, and addressing operational and capital needs.

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Building positive relationships with staff, the public, and other stakeholders.

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Managing after-hours responses and providing timely emergency solutions.

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Developing performance benchmarks and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

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Selecting, training, and evaluating staff to meet performance standards.

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Representing the District in external meetings and committees, providing technical assistance as needed.

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Ensuring compliance with safety protocols and regulatory standards.

A Few Reasons You Might Enjoy This Job

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Leadership Opportunities: Lead and mentor a team in a critical division.

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Impact: Contribute to the efficiency and safety of vital infrastructure.

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Variety: Face new challenges with diverse tasks and projects.

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Collaboration: Work with departments, stakeholders, and external partners to achieve goals.

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Professional Development: Grow your skills through training and development opportunities.

Additional Qualities That Will Benefit Candidates

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Expertise in managing complex maintenance programs and preventive strategies.

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Background in facility management, water treatment, or similar technical fields.

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Proven ability to manage budgets, staff, and resources while meeting performance goals.

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Strong decision-making, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

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Commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace culture.

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Familiarity with regulations, safety protocols, and environmental compliance.

Join us in our mission to provide reliable, high-quality water in an environmentally responsible manner.

Apply today and be a part of our dedicated team at Contra Costa Water District!

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

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Minimum Qualifications

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Additional Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; to operate a motor vehicle and visit various District and meeting sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 25 pounds. When working in the field, must possess strength, stamina, and mobility to sit, stand, and walk on level, uneven, or slippery surfaces; and reach, twist, turn, kneel, bend, stoop, squat, and crouch to inspect District facilities and projects. The job involves fieldwork requiring walking in operational areas.

ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS

Employees primarily work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may also work in the field and are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, hazardous physical substances and fumes, dust, and air contaminants.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Employees are required to ensure reliable 24/7 operations, including on-call coverage and response to emergencies.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Contra Costa Water District is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants. We prohibit discrimination based upon race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other actual or perceived status protected under federal, state, or local law. Employment decisions are based on individual qualifications and performance.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

One of the many CCWD goals is to pursue organizational excellence through diversity, equity, inclusivity, leadership, and professionalism. We recognize the strengths of staff creativity, innovation, problem-solving, and improved decision-making resulting from diverse perspectives, and we strive to be a culturally diverse organization that values, recognizes, and supports inclusion.

CONVICTION HISTORY

A condition of employment for all CCWD positions includes successfully passing a Department of Justice Live Scan fingerprint check and completion of the federal Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9. Additionally, in compliance with federal law, CCWD participates in E-Verify.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

All CCWD employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. As such, CCWD employees may be called upon to support the activities of CCWD during an emergency situation.

Applicants requesting reasonable accommodation during any phase of the recruitment process should contact Human Resources at 925-688-8002.

In addition to a competitive salary, for regular-status, non-temporary positions, the Contra Costa Water District offers an excellent benefits package!

Unrepresented Employee Benefits Include

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Employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

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Employer-paid short term and long-term disability insurance

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Voluntary participation in the Flexible Spending Accounts for dependent care and healthcare reimbursements

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Flexible Benefit of $170 per month; equating to $2040 per year

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Voluntary participation in the 401(a) and 457(b) deferred compensation plans with up to a 5% employer match

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11 paid holidays plus 8 hours of floating leave per year

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110 hours of paid administrative leave per year

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15 days vacation accrual during the first two years; 17 days per year accrual from years two to four; with additional accrual increases thereafter

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96 hours of sick leave accrual per year

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Employer-paid retiree health insurance for retiree and dependents. Unrepresented employees currently contribute 2.2% of base pay on a pretax basis for this benefit. Employees hired on or after January 1, 2016, are subject to a 10-year District-service vesting period to be eligible for fully paid retiree medical upon direct retirement from the District. The District contracts with CalPERS for medical benefits.

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A defined benefit retirement plan; reciprocity with CalPERS and CalPERS reciprocal agencies. (Reciprocal agency service does not count toward the 5-year or 10-year vesting requirement for fully paid retiree medical.) The defined benefit is 2.35% at 55 for those with classic reciprocity. New hires who are not eligible for classic reciprocity are eligible for the 2% at 62 PEPRA defined benefit.

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Participation in Social Security and Medicare

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Extensive Wellness Program including 50% employer-paid gym membership, up to $40.00 per month

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Health Insurance Credit for eligible dependents who have other medical benefit coverage

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Educational Assistance Program up to $3,000 per year per employee

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Employer-paid Employee Assistance Program offering counseling and referral services

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Free admission to Los Vaqueros Reservoir that offers recreation areas, fishing, boating, and hiking trails.

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And more!

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This position requires a minimum of seven years of increasingly responsible experience in water utility maintenance and construction, including five years of administrative or managerial experience. Describe how you meet or exceed this experience requirement.

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This position requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering, business or public administration or a related field. Additional experience in the field may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.Describe how you meet or exceed this experience requirement.

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Describe any additional education, experience, qualifications, or certifications do you possess that would contribute to your success in this position.

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Job Industries

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Maintenance & Janitorial