Disinfection Systems Technician I (Flex)

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Disinfection Systems Technician I (Flex)

Open Date: 08/11/26

Close Date: 09/09/26

Salary: $31.45 per hour

Job Type: Regular

Location: Valley View Campus, 1001 S. Valley View Blvd., Las Vegas

For any questions regarding this announcement, please contact LVVWD Recruitment at [email protected].

FILING DEADLINE: The first 100 applications submitted ON or BEFORE 11:59p.m., Tues, Sept 8th, 2026. WHICHEVER COMES FIRST.

This position is a flex position. Candidates will be hired in at a level I, with a starting salary of $31.45 hourly. After a 6–24-month period, the selected candidate will be evaluated to determine if they meet the criteria to flex to a level II, with a starting salary of $36.42 hourly.

Hours of Work: 4/10's. 5am-3:30pm, Mon-Thurs.

The Ideal candidate will have two years of increasingly responsible general maintenance experience in maintenance and processes that relate to a large potable water operation, and the disinfection processes and related state and local requirements for water storage facilities that meet the Safe Drinking Water Standards; will possess mechanical and troubleshooting skills and have strict adherence to prescribed safety and work practices. Have the ability to demonstrate interpersonal and strong communication abilities, administrative qualities, and customer service skills; and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision; the possession of a State of Nevada Distribution Gade 1 at time of hire is desirable along with a Nevada Class A License with required endorsements within 6 months of hire. Candidates must also hold Water Distribution Operator II and Water Treatment Operator I certifications within 6 months of hire date to flex to a level II technician.

INTRODUCTION: Human Resources will screen applications and supplemental questionnaires. Candidates possessing the strongest skills and experience for this position will be forwarded to the hiring department for further evaluation and to determine who will be invited to the formal interview process. The candidate hired will be required to pass a drug screening, background check and may be required to pass a job-related physical evaluation.

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under general supervision, performs a variety of duties in the inspection, maintenance, servicing and repair of hypochlorite equipment and facilities used in well production and distribution, storage and disinfection of potable water systems; receives deliveries and maintains storage of sodium hypochlorite, following all applicable safety procedures and protocols; performs preventative and reactive maintenance and repair of non-chemical pumping equipment, reservoirs, tanks and related systems; and performs related duties as assigned. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Principles and procedures in the operation, servicing and repair of distribution system chemical and nonchemical pumps, valves, motors, diesel engines and electronic, computerized and manual control systems in a large, complex potable water distribution, storage and disinfection system; sodium hypochlorite storage management and hazardous transportation and field delivery requirements; pipefitting and plumbing practices and procedures associated with the installation of potable water and sodium hypochlorite systems in reservoirs and other facilities; methods and practices in the installation, maintenance and repair of chemical injection and delivery systems and machinery and equipment of similar complexity; water quality sampling and testing requirements and procedures; local, state and federal laws and regulations regarding the production, treatment, storage and transmission of potable water, including the Safe Drinking Water Act and relevant EPA regulations; water industry math; hazards of the work and required safety practices and procedures including the use of personal protective equipment and air monitoring equipment for confined space entry and chemical exposure; enterprise applications related to the work, including SCADA and computerized maintenance management systems. 

Ability to:
Operate, repair, install and align a wide variety of pumping, control, distribution and disinfection system equipment, including digital control equipment; calibrate pumps and chemical feed systems; read and assess the significance of control system meters, gauges and other components and diagnose conditions and problems; install, repair and rebuild chemical feed systems; service and repair reservoir equipment and machinery; access and utilize maintenance management system databases for system component information; read valve books, blueprints and schematic drawings; prepare clear and concise records and reports; understand and follow oral and written instructions; communicate effectively in writing and orally; exercise independent judgment and initiative within established procedures and guidelines; and establish and maintain effective relationships in with those encountered in the course of the work. 

Training and Experience:

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Physical Demands

Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to use oral and written communications skills; read documents or instructions; analyze and solve problems; observe and interpret conditions, data or information; use water industry math; learn and apply new information or skills; perform highly detailed work with precision under intensive, changing deadlines with constant interruptions; and interact with others encountered in the course of work.