Water Utility and Maintenance Technician I/II City of Encinitas
- 3.4 Encinitas, CA Job Details Full-time $55,702.40
- $81,536.
00 a year 10 hours ago Benefits 401(a) AD&D insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance Union benefits Life insurance Qualifications Equipment service recordkeeping Masonry Tree trimming Maintenance repair procedures System troubleshooting Asphalt Writing skills Regulatory compliance Employee relationship building Backflow prevention Customer inquiry handling Concrete work Driver's License Maintenance records management Safety hazards Construction experience Confined Space Certification Traffic control for work zones Confined space entry safety procedures Flagger Certification Legal compliance Construction trenching Full Job Description The Position The San Dieguito Water District is seeking a motivated and skilled Water Utility & Maintenance Technician to join the City's Utilities Department. Water Utility and Maintenance Technicians are assigned to San Dieguito Water District (SDWD) Utility Department and perform a variety of skilled technical duties related to water utility systems, including maintenance, repair, installation, and operation of water mains, services, meters, fire hydrants, valves, and related appurtenances. Advancement is based on a combination of experience, skills, certifications, demonstrated performance, and the ability to perform the duties outlined in this classification. Examples of Important & Essential Duties (included but not limited to) Performs maintenance, repair, installation, and testing of water services, mains, valves, fire hydrants, meters, backflow devices, blow-offs, pressure reducing stations, and related appurtenances. Reads meters, exchanges meters and service appurtenances, and maintains records using handheld devices, laptops, and software systems. Troubleshoots and repairs water leaks, breaks, and distribution system issues. Installs new water services, fire services, mains, hydrants, fittings, thrust blocks, and related infrastructure per Water Agency Standards (WAS) and District specifications. Operates and maintains vehicles, heavy equipment (e.g., backhoe, bobcat, loader, dump truck), and tools safely. Performs confined space entry, atmosphere testing, line location, traffic control, and safety procedures. Documents work via service requests, work orders, and digital systems; tracks materials and labor. Responds to customer inquiries, starts/turns off service, and addresses water quality or pressure issues. Participates in or leads small to large projects, coordinates assignments, trains lower-level staff, and ensures compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Performs other duties of a similar nature related to water utilities. Applicants must have
Knowledge of:
Water utility maintenance practices, safety procedures (traffic control, confined space, trenching), customer service, recordkeeping, and relevant equipment/tools; Customer service principles; Basic recordkeeping techniques; Applicable maintenance practices related to concrete, asphalt, signage, tree trimming, traffic control, water utilities, masonry, and/or other applicable trades; A variety of heavy equipment and tools; Safe work practices.
Applicants must have Ability to:
Operate heavy equipment and tools; Troubleshoot leaks/system issues; Perform manual labor; Complete paperwork and documentation; Provide customer service; Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work as well as coworkers and supervisors; and ensure regulatory compliance. Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma, or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.), plus one year of experience in construction or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. License Requirements Valid California Driver's License Successful completion of safe driving, CPR and First Aide courses within six months DEH Distribution 1 Certification. Traffic Control and Flagger Certification. Confined Space Entry Training.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES REQUIRE THE FOLLOWING PHYSICAL SKILLS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
: Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, twist, climb, push, pull, and exert in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects; exposure to cold, heat, noise, outdoors, vibration, chemicals, explosive materials, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards; ability to travel to different sites and locations, availability for shift work, on-call, stand-by, and emergency call. Application Process and Deadline An application with an attached resume is required by 5 pm on Friday, September 25, 2026
- Incomplete application packets will not be accepted
- The City of Encinitas and the San Dieguito Water District provide equal opportunity employment for all persons without regard to race, color, religion/religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, marital status, age, physical disability, ancestry, genetic information, medical condition, political affiliations, veteran status, Family Leave Act status, AB60 CA Driver's License status or status with pregnancy, child birth or breastfeeding.
The City and Water District encourage minorities, disabled persons and women to apply. Qualified applicants who move to the next level of the selection process must notify the Human Resources Office if accommodation is needed. A thorough background check will be conducted for the candidate(s) seriously considered for the position including fingerprinting and reference checking. A contingent job offer may be given pending the results of medical evaluation, which includes a physical, TB test and drug and alcohol screening. Applicants will be required to submit verification of the legal right to work in the United States. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. City of Encinitas & San Dieguito Water District 2026 Benefits Summary Service Employees International Union, Local 221 (SEIU) Cafeteria Health Plan The employer's "Flexible Benefit Plan" contribution will make available for each employee a monthly amount equal to the high median of the monthly premiums of all CalPERS health plans available in San Diego County. Under the City's Section 125 Cafeteria Benefits Plan qualified benefits include: health, dental, vision, dependent care flexible spending account (FSA) and healthcare FSA. The remaining balance is available as additional taxable income capped at one-half of the monthly cafeteria contribution Retirement The City contracts with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS): Retirement Tier
- Local Miscellaneous Retirement Formula Tier 2
- Classic2.0% @ 60 Tier 3
- New Member2.0% @ 62 Retirement Tier
- Other Safety (Lifeguards) Retirement Formula Tier 2
- Classic3.0% @ 55 Tier 3
- New Member2.
7% @ 57 457 Deferred Compensation The City offers a 457 and/or 401(a) deferred compensation. These accounts are voluntary and employee funded. Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance The City provides Basic Group Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D). Group Term Life Insurance is equal to 1x your basic annual earnings up to a maximum of $150,000. AD&D is up to the amount of your Group Term Life Insurance. Short-Term Disability Insurance (STD) STD benefits are 70% of your weekly earnings up to a maximum of $3,500 per week. Long-Term Disability Insurance (LTD) LTD benefits are 66% of monthly earnings up to a maximum of $8,000 per month. San Dieguito Water District employees pay for their LTD premium. Sick Leave Employees accrue nine (9) hours of sick leave for each calendar month of paid status (4.153 hours per pay period). New employees are granted a beginning balance of (9) hours. Less than full time employees accrue sick leave in an amount prorated by FTE status. Accrued sick leave carries over from year to year. Vacation Leave Employees earn vacation hours based on the following years of service: Years of Service Annual Accrual Hire
- 5 Years 104 hours 6
- 10 Years 128 hours 11
- 15 Years 152 hours 16+ Years 184 hours Credit is given to new employees for related continuous prior public service employment at the rate of one year for every two years worked.
Paid Leave for Family Member Illness Each new full-time employee is granted a beginning balance of fourteen (14) hours of paid time off to attend to family member(s) in need of the employee's assistance in times of illness or parental leave to bond with a new child; 1.3846 hours of additional paid leave is accrued each pay period. The maximum accrual is about eighty three (83) hours. Parental Leave (Baby Bonding) Employees who qualify for California Family Rights Act (CFRA) baby bonding will be eligible for twelve (12) weeks of employer paid leave. Available leave is prorated based on FTE status. General Election Leave Employees shall be provided a half day of paid leave to vote at the employee's polling location or a full day of paid leave to volunteer for the County Registrar of Voters for a General Election. Holiday Closure Each year, City Hall is closed from Christmas Eve through New Year's Day. Holidays Employees receive thirteen (13) fixed holidays and five (5) floating holidays (45 hours) per fiscal year. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Confidential services are available to employees and household members to assist with personal and professional issues. Five sessions per issue are available each calendar year. Computer Purchase Program The City will loan employees who successfully complete the probationary period of employment an interest free loan of up to $3,000. Tuition Assistance Eligible employees may receive up to $1,200 in reimbursement per fiscal year for approved coursework tuition, required textbooks and registration. Social Security and Medicare The City does not participate in the Social Security program. The City and employees each pay 1.45% to Medicare Insurance. This document is intended to provide a general summary of benefits available to employees of the City of Encinitas and San Dieguito Water District. Exact benefits an employee is entitled to receive are determined by the City Council through collective bargaining agreements between the City and the union representing the employee's classification, as well as through various Resolutions and Ordinances. If there is a conflict between the information in this summary and the official plans/contracts, the official documents will prevail.
