Metering Systems Technician III​/Irvine Ranch Water District

Metering Systems Technician III / Irvine Ranch Water District

March 19, 2025

Salary: $77,542.40 - $ / Annually

Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD) is a progressive, values-driven agency, with an international reputation for its leading-edge financial management practices, water recycling program, water use efficiency practices, water banking, urban runoff treatment, and energy generation and storage. Established in 1961 as a California Water District under the provisions of the California Water Code, IRWD is an independent special district serving central Orange County.

IRWD provides high-quality drinking water, reliable sewage collection and treatment, ground-breaking recycled water programs, and environmentally sound urban runoff treatment to its customers. As an independent, not-for-profit public agency, IRWD is governed by a publicly elected five-member Board of Directors. The Board is responsible for the District's policies and decision-making. Day-to-day operations are supervised by the General Manager. Additional information can be found at the District's website:

Irvine Ranch Water District believes that its values drive the character, culture, and capacity of our organization. IRWD was built on values, and we weave them into the fabric of everything we do. Values are the ingredients in our recipe for both institutional and individual success. They are a code of conduct to promote positive outcomes for others and ourselves. They are more than words on a wall or a website.

We live by them every day. We pledge to keep them relevant in an ever-changing world.

Responsible for installation, testing, replacement and repair of all size meters, both in the field and meter shop for domestic, untreated and recycled water distribution systems and for maintaining all District meter information databases.

The ideal candidate should possess experience in testing the accuracy of meters and skills in calibrating and repairing them.

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. The deadline for the first review of applications is April 15, 2025. Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit applications early. Candidates who submit applications after the first review deadline are not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment. This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review deadline.

Receives general supervision from assigned supervisory or management personnel. Exercises no direct supervision over staff.

The Metering Systems Technician III position is distinguished from the Metering Systems Technician I and II by the following:

• In the absence of the Water Maintenance Supervisor, responsible for leading the crew, preparing work schedules, daily/weekly logs and reports and administrative responsibility for the work order system.
• Assist in the training of Metering Systems Technician in proper procedures and responsibilities in both routine and emergency situations and provide on-the-job training.
• Make recommendations to the Supervisor regarding the selection, counseling and training of employees.
• May initiate purchase requisitions and material sign out sheets.
• Provide input to the Supervisor for reviews and performance evaluations of Metering Systems Technicians.
• Responsible for the Large Meter Maintenance Program, including all maintenance databases.
  • Install, maintain, test, calibrate, repair, troubleshoot and make recommendations for modification to all sizes (5/8" to 36") and types of District meters including: positive displacement, turbine, single jet and propeller.
  • Read and interpret blueprints and installation manuals for metering systems and provide technical support and advice to other departments or outside customers.
  • Coordinate with electrical and other departments regarding the type of equipment and parts needed.
  • Perform preventive and demand maintenance on all District meters utilizing the Customer Care & Billing System (CC&B) and the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) or other…