The Central Coast Water Authority (CCWA) is seeking applicants for the position of Water Treatment Plant Technician. We are looking for a team-oriented individual committed to innovative problem solving and who is positive, approachable and has the utmost integrity to join our excellent staff. A detail oriented candidate possessing excellent time management and organizational skills will do well in this position.

This maintenance position reports to the Maintenance Superintendent with direction from the Maintenance Foreman, and will perform skilled work in the maintenance of water treatment plant equipment, including equipment installations, maintenance and repair work to building, grounds, plant, and power equipment including pumps, motors, chemical feeders, mixers, compressors, gear drives and other equipment and related instrumentation.

Additionally, the Maintenance Technician will perform troubleshooting and repair of plant mechanical and electrical equipment, plumbing, pipefitting, painting, carpentry, masonry, maintain aesthetics of the plant and related duties.

The Water Treatment Plant Maintenance Technician will be based in the CCWA Polonio Pass Water Treatment Plant in northern San Luis Obispo County but may occasionally be assigned to any location along the 142 mile pipeline, extending from the Polonio Pass WTP to Lake Cachuma in Santa Barbara County.

Salary for the position is commensurate with work experience. The salary range for the position is Grade 19, $86,147 - $105,099 per year.

For more information on this excellent career opportunity, please click on this link to review the complete job description. 

To apply for this opportunity, please complete a CCWA employment application, and submit via email to LFW@ccwa.com or via regular mail to:

Central Coast Water Authority Human Resources, 255 Industrial Way, Buellton, CA  93427

The first review of applications will take place March 2, 2026, and first interviews will be scheduled the week of March 9, 2026.

Equal Employment Opportunity - CCWA supports equal employment opportunities and does not unlawfully discriminate against its employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex (including gender, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal or local law. CCWA also makes reasonable accommodations, as required by law, for employees who have a physical or mental disability. Finally, CCWA prohibits the harassment of any individual on any of the basis listed above. This policy applies to all areas of employment including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfer, and social and recreational programs.

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