California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Water Operations Supervisor
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, Pomona, California, United States, 91768
Full Time, Probationary appointment for Supervising Plumber. Anticipated Hiring Range: $7,497 - $9,584 per month. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 4:00pm.
The Department and Division: The Division of Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M) consists of approximately 160 FTE and is responsible for the development, maintenance and improvements to the University's assets and facilities. FP&M supports the campus with more than 200 buildings on more than 1,400 acres, including land master planning, project planning, building design and construction, deferred maintenance and infrastructure (roads, transportation systems, telecommunications, sewer, gas, water, and electric), utilities and sustainability. FP&M provides maintenance including Custodial Services, Landscape Services, Building and Mechanical Trades, Fleet Management, and Waste Recycling Management.
Duties And Responsibilities
Water System Operation & Maintenance
Lead the daily operations, troubleshooting, inspection, and preventive maintenance of the campus potable water distribution and treatment systems, including wells, pumps, storage tanks, and monitoring equipment. Coordinate with managers, consultants, contractors, customers, and regulatory agencies to ensure reliable and compliant system operation. Use the campus Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system to monitor system performance, water supply, and quality. Maintain and calibrate SCADA systems, meters, chemical feed systems, and related instrumentation. Perform preventive and routine maintenance on centrifugal and turbine pumps, chlorine and nitrate analyzers, and water main shutoff valves. Oversee and implement the water main flushing program to ensure dead-end mains maintain required chlorine residual levels. Monitor well sites and reservoirs for proper operation and chemical levels; collect and test water samples; document chlorine residuals, perchlorate, and nitrate levels; and verify analyzer accuracy through field sampling. Schedule and coordinate chemical deliveries; order and receive chemicals, materials, and equipment; prepare cost estimates and approve invoices. Inspect safety equipment and oversee distribution piping repairs and disinfection, performed by in-house staff or contractors; repair and replace water-related devices as needed. Provide support to the Building & Mechanical Services, including the cross-connection control program, backflow devices, and the domestic water distribution infrastructure. Monitoring, Record Keeping, and Reporting
Monitor and log data for wells, reservoirs, system pressures, daily meter readings, chlorine residuals, and chemical levels. Maintain detailed records of water system conditions, including broken valves, water leaks, feed pump performance, SCADA/automation logs, chlorine deliveries, and customer complaints. Inspect completed work for compliance with applicable specifications, standards, and building/safety codes. Update and maintain system drawings, chlorine residual logs, and automation system records. Respond to and document customer service issues related to water quality, addressing complaints promptly. Regularly communicate pertinent updates and operational insights to management and relevant stakeholders, and manage the coordination of water service shutdowns as necessary. Assist with the design of plumbing systems, as-built drawings in various formats including CAD and GIS files as needed, and manual and/or computerized work records, reports and maintenance management systems. Emergency Response & System Management
Act as campus representative for planning, construction, and engineering issues. Oversee and document any water quality issues, system anomalies, or equipment failures. Respond to alarms, equipment failures, and emergencies, ensuring timely and effective resolution. Manage the interconnection of systems and ensure the campus water supply meets regulatory standards. Coordinate multiple stakeholders, including internal teams, contractors, consultants, and regulatory agencies, to ensure smooth, compliant operations across pumps, water treatment plants, and SCADA technology. Perform mathematical calculations to ensure water quality, supply, and volume using SCADA, balancing preventive maintenance, emergency response, and regulatory compliance. Manage critical infrastructure, respond to crises, and maintain detailed records to support continuous, safe water service. Qualifications
Valid California Driver's license with insurance. Must have and maintain valid California Department of Public Health operator certificates for Water Treatment Operator Grade T3 and Water Distribution Operator Grade D4, as required by the State Water Resources Control Board. Two years of experience operating a reverse osmosis system, including SCADA systems, and two years as a journeyman level plumber in a lead capacity; experience with the Department of Public Health as a water system operator; Backflow Prevention Device Tester Certification; and a Cross-Connection Control Specialist Certification. Base knowledge of water operation SCADA systems and applicable state and federal health and safety orders and regulations pertaining to plumbing. Experience operating an advanced reverse osmosis water treatment plant for drinking water and distribution systems; supervising plumbing staff; monitoring SCADA systems; reading drawings and specifications; estimating material and labor costs; and performing complex arithmetic with chemical mixtures. Completion of a standard plumber’s apprenticeship or equivalent journey-level skills, with ability to plan and direct work of skilled crafts workers and assistants; determine staffing, material and equipment needs for multiple jobs; maintain records; and perform design work for plumbing systems. Two or more years of experience as a journey-level plumber, including one to two years in a lead/supervisory capacity. Broad knowledge of plumbing methods, materials, tools, equipment; basic building automation; and applicable health and safety orders and regulations. Ability to supervise and plan work, with knowledge of job design and sequencing for construction projects. Ability to perform skilled plumbing work on applicable equipment and systems; welding; backflow licenses; blueprints reading; estimating materials and labor costs; maintaining records; instructing unskilled and semi-skilled staff; handling emergencies; and preparing reports. California Driver’s License for operation of vehicles/equipment as required. Ability to lead and coordinate a small team, estimate costs, prepare materials lists, schedule work, maintain records, and prepare complex reports. Ability to plan and direct the work of skilled crafts workers and assistants; coordinate staffing, materials and equipment for multiple jobs; ensure recordkeeping accuracy; and perform plumbing design work. Preferred Qualifications
Five (5) years of experience operating a reverse osmosis system with SCADA integration. Strong written and oral communication skills. Proven ability to foster teamwork, cross-functional collaboration, and a service-oriented attitude. Demonstrated capability to lead, manage multiple processes, and build productive working relationships. Clear, constructive communication within teams, delivering high-quality service and proactively identifying issues with solutions. Other Notices
For additional employment notices, see Cal Poly Pomona’s Employment Notices webpage. Background Check: A conditional offer of employment will be made pending satisfactory completion of a background check. For more information, see CSU Background Check Policy. Equal Employment Opportunity: Cal Poly Pomona provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or harassment. We comply with applicable laws and CSU policies. Reasonable Accommodation: We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. For accommodation inquiries, contact the ADA Coordinator.
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Water System Operation & Maintenance
Lead the daily operations, troubleshooting, inspection, and preventive maintenance of the campus potable water distribution and treatment systems, including wells, pumps, storage tanks, and monitoring equipment. Coordinate with managers, consultants, contractors, customers, and regulatory agencies to ensure reliable and compliant system operation. Use the campus Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system to monitor system performance, water supply, and quality. Maintain and calibrate SCADA systems, meters, chemical feed systems, and related instrumentation. Perform preventive and routine maintenance on centrifugal and turbine pumps, chlorine and nitrate analyzers, and water main shutoff valves. Oversee and implement the water main flushing program to ensure dead-end mains maintain required chlorine residual levels. Monitor well sites and reservoirs for proper operation and chemical levels; collect and test water samples; document chlorine residuals, perchlorate, and nitrate levels; and verify analyzer accuracy through field sampling. Schedule and coordinate chemical deliveries; order and receive chemicals, materials, and equipment; prepare cost estimates and approve invoices. Inspect safety equipment and oversee distribution piping repairs and disinfection, performed by in-house staff or contractors; repair and replace water-related devices as needed. Provide support to the Building & Mechanical Services, including the cross-connection control program, backflow devices, and the domestic water distribution infrastructure. Monitoring, Record Keeping, and Reporting
Monitor and log data for wells, reservoirs, system pressures, daily meter readings, chlorine residuals, and chemical levels. Maintain detailed records of water system conditions, including broken valves, water leaks, feed pump performance, SCADA/automation logs, chlorine deliveries, and customer complaints. Inspect completed work for compliance with applicable specifications, standards, and building/safety codes. Update and maintain system drawings, chlorine residual logs, and automation system records. Respond to and document customer service issues related to water quality, addressing complaints promptly. Regularly communicate pertinent updates and operational insights to management and relevant stakeholders, and manage the coordination of water service shutdowns as necessary. Assist with the design of plumbing systems, as-built drawings in various formats including CAD and GIS files as needed, and manual and/or computerized work records, reports and maintenance management systems. Emergency Response & System Management
Act as campus representative for planning, construction, and engineering issues. Oversee and document any water quality issues, system anomalies, or equipment failures. Respond to alarms, equipment failures, and emergencies, ensuring timely and effective resolution. Manage the interconnection of systems and ensure the campus water supply meets regulatory standards. Coordinate multiple stakeholders, including internal teams, contractors, consultants, and regulatory agencies, to ensure smooth, compliant operations across pumps, water treatment plants, and SCADA technology. Perform mathematical calculations to ensure water quality, supply, and volume using SCADA, balancing preventive maintenance, emergency response, and regulatory compliance. Manage critical infrastructure, respond to crises, and maintain detailed records to support continuous, safe water service. Qualifications
Valid California Driver's license with insurance. Must have and maintain valid California Department of Public Health operator certificates for Water Treatment Operator Grade T3 and Water Distribution Operator Grade D4, as required by the State Water Resources Control Board. Two years of experience operating a reverse osmosis system, including SCADA systems, and two years as a journeyman level plumber in a lead capacity; experience with the Department of Public Health as a water system operator; Backflow Prevention Device Tester Certification; and a Cross-Connection Control Specialist Certification. Base knowledge of water operation SCADA systems and applicable state and federal health and safety orders and regulations pertaining to plumbing. Experience operating an advanced reverse osmosis water treatment plant for drinking water and distribution systems; supervising plumbing staff; monitoring SCADA systems; reading drawings and specifications; estimating material and labor costs; and performing complex arithmetic with chemical mixtures. Completion of a standard plumber’s apprenticeship or equivalent journey-level skills, with ability to plan and direct work of skilled crafts workers and assistants; determine staffing, material and equipment needs for multiple jobs; maintain records; and perform design work for plumbing systems. Two or more years of experience as a journey-level plumber, including one to two years in a lead/supervisory capacity. Broad knowledge of plumbing methods, materials, tools, equipment; basic building automation; and applicable health and safety orders and regulations. Ability to supervise and plan work, with knowledge of job design and sequencing for construction projects. Ability to perform skilled plumbing work on applicable equipment and systems; welding; backflow licenses; blueprints reading; estimating materials and labor costs; maintaining records; instructing unskilled and semi-skilled staff; handling emergencies; and preparing reports. California Driver’s License for operation of vehicles/equipment as required. Ability to lead and coordinate a small team, estimate costs, prepare materials lists, schedule work, maintain records, and prepare complex reports. Ability to plan and direct the work of skilled crafts workers and assistants; coordinate staffing, materials and equipment for multiple jobs; ensure recordkeeping accuracy; and perform plumbing design work. Preferred Qualifications
Five (5) years of experience operating a reverse osmosis system with SCADA integration. Strong written and oral communication skills. Proven ability to foster teamwork, cross-functional collaboration, and a service-oriented attitude. Demonstrated capability to lead, manage multiple processes, and build productive working relationships. Clear, constructive communication within teams, delivering high-quality service and proactively identifying issues with solutions. Other Notices
For additional employment notices, see Cal Poly Pomona’s Employment Notices webpage. Background Check: A conditional offer of employment will be made pending satisfactory completion of a background check. For more information, see CSU Background Check Policy. Equal Employment Opportunity: Cal Poly Pomona provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or harassment. We comply with applicable laws and CSU policies. Reasonable Accommodation: We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. For accommodation inquiries, contact the ADA Coordinator.
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