Maintenance Superintendent

What do you value in your next job?
 
At the Orange County Sanitation District our Core Values form the framework of our organization and reinforce our professional work ethic. If the following values ring true with you, we'd love to invite you to explore our career opportunities further.
 
Integrity, Inclusion, Honesty, and Respect
We aspire to the highest degree of integrity, inclusion, honesty, and respect in our interaction with each other, our suppliers, our customers, and our community. We strive to demonstrate these values in our actions, commitments, and service.
   
Leadership, Teamwork, and Problem Solving
We lead by example, acknowledging the value of our resources and using them wisely to achieve our mission. We strive to reach OC San goals through cooperative efforts and collaboration with each other and our constituencies. We work to solve problems in a creative, cost-effective, and safe manner, and we acknowledge team and individual efforts.
   
Customer Service, Transparency, and Accountability
We are committed to acting in a timely, accurate, accessible, and transparent manner through excellent customer service. We are committed to act in the best interest of our internal and external stakeholders.
   
Resiliency, Innovation, and Learning
We continuously develop ourselves, enhancing our talents, skills, and abilities. We recognize that only through personal growth and development will we progress as an agency and as individuals.
   
Safety
We are committed to providing a safe work environment. We will demonstrate leadership, promote individual accountability, and participate actively in the advancement of our health and safety practices.
 
OC San is currently looking to fill the role of a Maintenance Superintendent.
 
Under general direction, supervises, assigns, plans, organizes, and provides direction and oversight for multiple program activities and operations within the Operations and Maintenance Department including responsibility for all maintenance activities at one of OC San’s two treatment plants; accomplishes work objectives through lower-level supervisory staff; coordinates assigned activities with other divisions, outside agencies, and the general public; provides highly responsible and complex staff assistance to management; and performs duties as assigned.
 
Specifically, this Maintenance Superintendent will be responsible for overseeing key maintenance and asset management functions across OC San’s treatment plants, collection systems, and facilities. This position will provide leadership and oversight for Reliability Maintenance, Facilities and other work groups as necessary, while supporting the integration of Engineering and Maintenance activities through the computerized maintenance management system. The Superintendent will also play a critical supportive role in commissioning, shutdown, startup, and turnover of construction projects affecting treatment plant and collection system assets, helping ensure new and modified assets are effectively transitioned into operation and maintenance. This individual will accomplish work objectives through first-line supervisory staff and will coordinate activities with other Maintenance Superintendents, Chief Plant Operators, Engineering, Construction, Operations, other OC San divisions, contractors, and outside agencies to support asset reliability, operational readiness, and the successful delivery and integration of small and capital projects.
 
The Maintenance Superintendent will work closely with first-line supervisory staff and will have overall responsibility for maintenance activities that span both treatment plants and may support the Collection Systems maintenance. This position is expected to provide highly responsible and complex staff assistance to the Maintenance Manager and coordinate maintenance efforts with the Asset Engineers and the Engineering Divisions. Additionally, the Maintenance Superintendent will develop Scopes of Work (SOW) for complex repairs and replacements, work with Purchasing to publish and evaluate bids, and develop agenda reports as necessary. 

Key Performance Objectives:

• Assume leadership responsibility for assigned maintenance work groups, services and activities to ensure 24-hour safe, compliant and efficient operations of reclamation plants and collection systems for both routine, abnormal and emergency situations.
• Oversee the data accuracy in Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Facilitate the implementation of maintenance best practices and the development of key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and track performance.
• Optimize predictive monitoring technologies and reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) practices across all maintenance disciplines to improve asset reliability, reduce unplanned downtime, and enhance maintenance effectiveness.
• Participate in the development and administration of assigned program budget and forecast funds for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Provide field support through staff for operations and construction activities.
• Ensure that Maintenance staff attend all required safety, technical, and general training.
• Ensure that OC San safety standards are met by all Maintenance staff.
• Ensure that OC San policies, procedures, and core values are adhered to by all Maintenance staff.
• Coordinate assigned activities with other divisions and departments in support of O&M.
• Provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to management.

Required:

1. Bachelor’s degree from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education, with major course work in engineering, construction management, maintenance management, business or public administration, or related field.
2. Six (6) years of progressively responsible work experience maintaining civil structures and grounds, wastewater collection system, mechanical equipment, and/or electrical distribution or instrumentation systems, which may include two (2) years of supervisory experience.
3. Must possess a valid California Class C Driver’s License.

In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, OC San will consider a minimum of fourteen (14) years of increasingly responsible work experience in the maintenance of civil structures and grounds, wastewater collection system, mechanical equipment, and/or electrical distribution or instrumentation systems, which may include two (2) years of supervisory experience.

Desired:

• Extensive mechanical background in wastewater systems asset and equipment maintenance or similar.
• Prior experience working in water/wastewater design or environmental/sanitary engineering for a local government utility or municipality.
• Prior experience in commissioning and start-up of Capital Improvement Projects, asset and systems integration in CMMS.
• Prior experience ensuring drawings, databases and configuration management documents that support O&M are delivered in accordance with Capital Improvement Project bid requirements.  
• A valid certification from the Society of Maintenance Reliability Professionals as a Certified Maintenance Reliability Professional (CMRP). 
• A valid Grade 4 Mechanical Technologist or Electrical & Instrumentation Technologist certification from the California Water Environment Association (CWEA).

Vacancies: 1
(an eligible list may be established for future vacancies) 
 
Apply online at: www.ocsan.gov/careers

APPLICATION FILING DEADLINE: Monday, September 14, 2026, 5:00 P.M.
(or until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received)
 
Hiring Salary Range: $172,764.80 - $190,444.80/Year
(starting salary will be within this range based upon qualifications)
PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

• Mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; to operate a motor vehicle and visit various OC San sites, projects, and/or meetings; primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required; occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information; ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 35 pounds. 
• Mobility to work in changing site conditions; to sit, stand, and walk on level, uneven, or slippery surfaces; to reach, twist, turn, kneel, and bend, to climb and descend ladders. 
• Perform moderate to medium physical work; lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects averaging a weight of 51 pounds, or heavier weights, in all cases with the use of proper equipment and/or assistance from other staff. 
• Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen. 
• Vision to inspect site conditions and work in progress. 
• Hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. 
• Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. 
• Field work requiring frequent walking in operational areas to identify problems or hazards with exposure to hazardous materials in some site locations. 
  
  

ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS 

• Office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. 
• Field work with exposure to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, hazardous physical substances and fumes, dust, and air contaminants. 
• Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
  
  

DISASTER SERVICE WORKERS
All OC San employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the OC San requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.


OTHER REQUIREMENTS 

• Probationary Period: All OC San employees, except classifications considered “at-will”, are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, policies, and/or resolutions. Employees who have not yet successfully completed their initial probationary period serve “at-will” and may be released from employment without cause or recourse to any appeal or grievance procedures. 
• Pre-Employment: All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of OC San’s pre-employment process, which includes a background investigation, a physical examination, and a drug screen.
• Work Location Assignment: Employees will be assigned to a work location based on business needs which may be located at any/all of OC San locations; this work location may be changed at any time.
  
  

OTHER INFORMATION
For the full range of duties, responsibilities, and essential job functions please review the Classification Specification for this position found on our website.
  
Applicants must clearly demonstrate, through their application materials, that they meet the minimum requirements as outlined in the job announcement and class specification to receive further consideration. However, meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an interview. All properly completed applications will be reviewed, and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process.
  
False statements may be cause for disqualification, removal from the eligible list, or discharge from employment. All statements made on applications are subject to investigation and verification.
  
To ensure your application is accurate and complete, please review the Job Application Guide.
 
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of OC San’s pre-employment process, which includes a background investigation and a physical examination. For some positions, this may include a drug screen. False statements may be cause for disqualification, removal from the eligible list, or discharge from employment. All statements made on applications are subject to investigation and verification.
  
Reference Checks will be conducted by OC San to verify employment related information for all potential employees once a contingent job offer is made during the background investigation process. This is done to ensure that individuals who join OC San are well qualified and have a strong potential to be successful in their employment. The extent of the inquiry will depend on the position being applied for, but will at least include:

• Verification/Reference from current and past employers
• Confirmation of necessary licenses, certificates, and degrees.

Please have all necessary documentation ready. Additional inquiries may be necessary depending on the position for which you are applying. Human Resources will also schedule a post-offer physical examination once a job offer has been made.
 
OC San only accepts applications submitted via our online application system. Applications submitted via mail, fax or email will not be accepted.
  
The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.