Water and Wastewater Operator

Salary or Pay Range: $40.79 - $48.76 Hourly

Apply By Date: 8/28/2025 at 11:59pm. Applicants will be screened on a bi-weekly basis. The position can be filled prior to the removal date.

Summary
Under direction of the Physical Plant Mechanic Supervisor, provide journey-level plumbing/utility skills for installation, alteration, operation, and maintenance of water, sewer, storm drainage, swimming pools and natural gas systems.

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position

• Possess a certificate of completion from a recognized union apprenticeship program, University apprenticeship program, accredited trade school or have the equivalent amount of experience and training comparable to a journey level crafts person in Plumbing utility system trade. Non-certified applicants will have their training and experience evaluated by a Credentials Committee of Utilities Managers to determine journey level status. Grade 2 Water Distribution Operator Certificate issued by the California Department of Health Services. 
• See minimum certification for education requirements.
• Journey level knowledge and experience in the plumbing/utility system trade and related practices.
• Skills to fabricate, maintain, service, repair, replace, install and/or alter Plumbing and other campus utility systems related to craft functions.
•  Skills to inspect and perform preventive maintenance program on Plumbing and other campus utility systems related to craft functions.
• Skills to interact orally or through written communications.
• Analytical skill to understand and interpret technical data and mechanical and structural specifications and blueprints and other documentation for water, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, natural gas and swimming pool systems.
• Skill to inspect or perform quality control observation/analysis for maintenance and construction projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Grade 3 Water Distribution Operator Certificate issued by the California Department of Health Services highly desired. 
• Cross Connection Specialist Certification issued by the CA-NV AWWA. 
• Grade 2 Water Treatment Operator Certificate issued by the California Department of Health Services. 
• Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester certification issued by the CA-NV AWWA. 
• Water Treatment Plant Operator and membrane experience highly desired. 
• Water Distribution operation and maintenance experience. 
• Skill to use variety of test equipment.
• Math skills sufficient to check routine system operating parameters and perform other calculations (i.e., convert units, calculate volumes, determine chemical feed dose rate, etc.).
• Computer skills to manage work assignments; plan, track, manage costs and schedules.
• Knowledge of building codes regarding installation of domestic water systems, sanitary sewer collection systems, storm drainage systems, natural gas distribution systems and swimming pool systems.
• Knowledge of approved safety devices and practices.
• Knowledge and skill to safely operate automatic and standard transmission cars, pick-ups, vans and other two-axle trucks and equipment.
• Knowledge to use and maintain tools and equipment used in the plumbing trade and for operation and maintenance of the utility systems.
• Customer service skills.
• Ability to participate in an on-call rotation program.

Key Responsibilities

• 80% - Maintenance & Operation
• 10% - Safety and Record Keeping
• 10% - Job Supervision and Coordination

Special Requirements – Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position.

This is a critical position, as defined by UC policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon successful completion of background check(s), including but not limited to criminal record history background check(s)

To view full job description and submit an on-line application, visit UC Davis Career Opportunities at http://50.73.55.13/counter.php?id=304969

Job ID #75157

The University of California, Davis is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer