Water Treatment/Distribution Operator (WATER AND WASTEWATER OPR)

UC Davis
Davis, CA

Water Treatment/Distribution Operator (WATER AND WASTEWATER OPR)
Salary or Pay Range: $42.42/hr. - $50.71/hr.

Apply By Date July 31st 2026 by 11:59PM

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.
• Required to hold a valid California driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program
• No minimum education, please refer to min. license 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.
• 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.

Key Responsibilities

• 80% - Maintenance and 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 clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment

To view full job description and submit an on-line application visit UC Davis Career Opportunities at:

Job ID# 87209

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