Lodging Assistant II

At the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, we deliver reliable water to a region with 19 million people—and to accomplish this, we rely on a team of

Talented Employees:

innovators, problem-solvers, and collaborators who make it all possible. We are seeking a Lodging Assistant II, a journey-level professional responsible for specialized operational support within our Guest Services Team. In this role, you will apply a full range of skills to manage lodging and logistical needs, ensuring the success of critical district programs like the Colorado River Aqueduct (CRA) Inspection Tours.

Event & Tour Support:

Provide essential logistics for special events and CRA Inspection Tours, which are multi-day educational trips showcasing the region's water infrastructure to stakeholders and educators.

Procurement:

Utilize a district p-card to procure necessary items for events, tours, and the maintenance of appliances or equipment.

Complex Problem Solving:

Use professional judgment to interpret and adapt district policies and regulations. You will analyze diverse issues and select the best course of action to resolve conventional operational challenges.

What You'll Do:

Concierge Service will include customer service for inspection trips, special functions and tours for the Board of Directors, member agencies, and others. Secures and maintains inventory of equipment, materials, and supplies. Performs set up and breakdown of equipment and furniture for meetings, special events including museum tours, workshops, and trainings. Receives meals and lodging requests, assigns rooms, creates and delivers room keys. Performs custodial and housekeeping duties which may include making beds, cleaning rooms and halls, dusting, stripping and waxing floors, vacuuming and shampooing carpets and furniture. Orders supplies and equipment in support of lodging. Performs general maintenance work which may include door lock configurations, minor electrical, basic carpentry, painting, and plumbing. Performs landscaping and operates related equipment. Performs other related Lodging Assistant job duties as required. M ay lift minimum 50lbs when required. Restocking of supplies including vending machines. Escort vendors (such as pest control) to closed areas including lodge, dorms, offices, assembly halls, and airport hangar. Perform monthly inspections of building and grounds including admin office, kitchen, dorm, lodge, and assembly hall. Gather and return fire extinguishers from responsible areas once vendor performs hydrotesting (Yearly). This position is located at Metropolitan's Gene Pumping Plant/Whitsett Intake Pumping Plant located Parker Dam, California. The successful candidate for this position is eligible to rent Metropolitan Water District housing. This job announcement has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification / job. To view the full job description click here:

LODGING ASSISTANT II WORK SCHEDULE

(ONSITE) 4/10, Tuesday through Friday. No Hybrid Schedule .

MWD Tour Season:

September thru May Full-time Tuesday through Friday and overtime weekend hours are required Saturday and Sunday during tour season.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or general education development test (GED) and four years of relevant experience .

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

License(s): Valid California Class C Driver's License or equivalent (required at time of application) that allows you to drive during your employment. May require forklift certification. May require Food Handler Certification.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Excellent medical
• Deferred compensation in the form of a 401(k) plan (with matching contribution) and a 457 plan.
• Retirement benefits under the California Public Employees' Retirement System
• Excellent working environment Hub of public transportation: rail, subway, buses, and taxis 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: [email protected]. 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). #

LI-Onsite Closing Date/Time:

April 29, 2026 @ 4:30 p.m. PST