Maintenance Trades Assistant

Eastern Municipal Water District is seeking a highly motivated individual to fill a vacancy in our Mechanical Services Department for the position of Maintenance Trades Assistant. If you meet the qualifications outlined below, and you are interested in joining a dynamic business environment working with a stellar team of professionals, we encourage you to apply for this excellent opportunity.

Under immediate supervision,performs unskilled and semi-skilled work in assisting and supporting craft and trade personnel in the construction, maintenance, repair, and servicing of District systems, facilities, vehicles, and equipment; and performs related duties, as assigned.

CLOSING DATE & TIME: January 5, 2026, 4:00PM Pacific Time

SALARY:

Maintenance Trades Assistant

Range 204: $25.30 - $31.54 Hourly; $4,385.33 - $5,466.93 Monthly

COLA increase of 2.7% will take effect December 28, 2025. Please refer to the updated Salary Schedule and Classification and Salary Schedule posted on the EMWD website.

- Personnel in this classification are subject to on-call, which may include rotating-duty schedule, weekends and 24-hour emergency call out with little or no notice.

The ideal candidate will have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

1. Knowledge: Basic understanding of mechanical systems, pumps, chemical systems, plumbing, and coating systems. Knowledge of preventive maintenance procedures to keep equipment running smoothly. Familiarity with OSHA regulations and safety standards to ensure a safe working environment. Proficiency in using hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment like hoists and compressors.

2. Skills & Abilities: Ability to assist with routine maintenance, and repairs on mechanical systems. Problem-solving skills to diagnose and fix issues efficiently. Effective communication skills to interact with team members, supervisors, and contractors. Ability to work well in a team, contributing positively to group efforts and managing conflicts. Meticulousness in performing tasks to avoid small oversights that can lead to bigger problems. Flexibility to adapt to changing situations and learn new technologies or techniques.

The Maintenance Trades Assistant may be assigned to one of a variety of maintenance departments, such as buildings and grounds, construction, fleet shop, electrical, or mechanical.

Notice for Applicants: Please be aware that due to a temporary hold on selection processing from November 3, 2025, through January 4, 2026, no new employment actions, including new hires, promotions, transfers, or reclassifications, will take effect during this period. However, recruitment and selection activities will continue as planned, and all applicants will be kept informed of next steps throughout the process. Start dates for new hires will be scheduled on or after January 5, 2026, and the effective date for internal processing will be January 12, 2026.

The purpose of this recruitment is to fill 1 vacancy.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This entry-level classification performs routine construction, maintenance, repair, and servicing of District systems, facilities, vehicles, and equipment duties. Incumbents may be assigned to multiple trades areas to assist journey level staff. Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established structure or pattern. Exceptions or changes in procedures are explained in detail as they arise.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

Receives immediate supervision from assigned supervisory or management personnel. Exercises no direct supervision over staff.

PLEASE NOTE: In-person, pre-employment interview and/or testing is part of the selection process for this position.

BENEFITS: For a summary of EMWD's excellent benefits, please visit the following link: EMWD Overview of Benefits

EMWD’s mission is to deliver value to our diverse customers and the communities we serve by providing safe, reliable, economical and environmentally sustainable services.

EMWD is a leader in sustainability efforts that provide long-term benefits to the environment and establishes EMWD as an industry front-runner in adapting to climate change. We have invested in solar energy programs that provide significant environmental benefits, are modernizing our fleet vehicles to be further reliant on clean energy, and have a long-term strategic priority to further reduce our carbon footprint while reducing financial impacts to customers.

Required Skills

KNOWLEDGE OF:

- Methods, techniques, tools, and equipment common to the building and/or public works construction fields.

- Shop mathematics.

- District and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.

- Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and District staff.

- The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

- Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.

ABILITY TO:

- Operate and maintain a variety of hand and power tools used in the work.

- Accurately read meters, gauges, valve books, blueprints, and schematic drawings.

- Maintain records.

- Follow and apply written and oral work instructions.

- Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.

- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.

- Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Required Experience

- EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of experience in the use of hand and power tools, equipment, and machinery associated with the construction, mechanical, electrical, or building trades.

- EDUCATION: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.

- LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

- - A valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District's Vehicle Insurance Policy; and the ability to obtain a Class A driver's license, with hazmat and tank endorsements, within 18 months of date of hire, and the ability to maintain insurability under the District’s Vehicle Insurance Policy. All District employees required to possess a valid Class A driver’s license for the performance of their duties shall be subject to random drug and alcohol testing pursuant to District policy and federal law.

- - Positions assigned to the Assets and Facilities Maintenance Department and the Electrical Services Department require a valid Class C driver’s license, a Class A driver's license with hazmat and tank endorsements is not required.