Mechanical Maintenance Apprentice

Eastern Municipal Water District is seeking a highly motivated individual to fill a vacancy in our Mechanical Services Department for the position of Mechanical Maintenance Apprentice. 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.

The purpose of the apprentice program is to provide entry to journey-level skills in the technical, vocational, and trades occupations using a combination of structured on-the-job training, related classroom instruction, and home study. Under immediate supervision, may perform 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: October 20, 2025, 4:00PM Pacific Time

SALARY:

- Apprentice:

- Range 203: $24.08 - $30.03 Hourly; $4,173.87 - $5,205.20 Monthly

The ideal candidate will inspect, troubleshoot, maintain, repair, and service mechanical equipment, components, facilities and machinery. This includes pipes, tubes, rods, seals, shafts, stuffing boxes, gears, motors, bearings, couplings, chemical production, chemical storage and feed systems, pumping stations, sewage lift stations, valves, deep wells, and pumps from fractional to 1000 hp (vertical turbine, submersible, split case horizontal, right angle, gears, etc.).

The purpose of this recruitment is to fill 1 vacancy.

Tentative Start Date: January 5th, 2026

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the entry-level classification. Initially under close supervision, incumbents learn and perform routine a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks in the construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of a variety of District systems, facilities, machinery, and equipment.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXCERCISED

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 an overview of EMWD's excellent benefits package please click on the following link: EMWD Benefits Summary

To learn more about working at EMWD, view our Join EMWD video by clicking here.

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 accurate logs, records, and basic written records of work performed.

- 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:

Any combination of experience and education that provides the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying, along with the specific licenses/certifications as outlined below:

No prior experience is required.

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.