Property Maintenance Technician II

At the journey level, you are expected to be fully proficient, applying a broad range of specialized skills independently. You will exercise sound judgment in interpreting and adapting guidelines, policies, and regulations, and make informed decisions based on analysis of each situation or assignment.

As a Property Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for performing preventive and corrective maintenance of Metropolitan-owned residential and recreation facilities. This includes responding to service requests, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring that all properties remain safe, functional, and well-maintained.

In this role, you will carry out a wide range of tasks across multiple trades, including carpentry, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, and locksmithing. Responsibilities include maintaining detailed maintenance records, responding to emergencies with effective corrective actions, and conducting routine inspections to ensure safety and code compliance. You will also coordinate with tenants to schedule repairs, maintain clean and professional work areas, and prepare vacant units for occupancy by completing both interior and exterior work—such as wall repairs, painting, fixture replacements, rough and finish carpentry, and grounds maintenance—all while adhering to applicable building and residential codes.

The Incentive Pay program will be setup to provide a Desert Branch Assignment Premium to qualifying employees as follows:

5% for all employees assigned to Gene Camp or Intake.

15% for all employees assigned to Hinds Pumping Plant, Eagle Mountain, or Iron Mountain.

Schedule: 4/10 Monday - Thursday 6:00am - 4:30pm

This job announcement has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification / job.

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EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience: High school diploma or certificate of high school equivalency and four years of relevant experience; or a high school diploma or certificate of high school equivalency, two years of relevant experience, and the successful completion of a recognized HVAC trade program; or a high school diploma or certificate of high school equivalency, two years of relevant experience, and the successful completion of a recognized electrical trade program.

Relevant Experience is defined as: a combination of experience performing carpentry, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, painting, HVAC, locksmithing, troubleshooting, and general repair and maintenance tasks to maintain residential/commercial properties and mechanical systems in good condition.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

Employees in this position may be required to obtain and maintain the following certifications, licensing and registrations:

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

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. The district imports water from the Colorado River and Northern California to supplement local supplies, and helps its members to develop increased water conservation, recycling, storage and other resource-management programs.

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities, who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process, please call (213) 217-7738 or email: jobs@mwdh2o.com.

Metropolitan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic(s).

Application Filing Period: Closes at 4:30 pm PST on the date stated in the job announcement. However it may close prior to the filing end date if sufficient applications have been received. If sufficient applications have not been received, then the filing period end date may be extended.

Qualifying Experience: Your resume must at a minimum include the month and year you began and ended employment, name of the organization, your title, and a brief description of your experience. If your employment was part-time, make sure you identify it on your resume next to the month/year.

Sponsorship: Applicants for employment with The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (i.e., H1-B or other employment-based immigration case).