Water Distribution Operator

The Presidio Trust is seeking a Water Distribution Operator to join its Utlities department. The Presidio Trust is a unique federal agency that stewards and shares the Presidio, one of the most visited national park sites in America and a place where people live and businesses thrive. The Trust manages the Presidio through a triple bottom line focus: being visited and loved by all, being a model of environmental stewardship, and demonstrating excellence in all our operations. Reporting to the Water Treatment Supervisor, the Water Distribution Operator performs skilled work in the operation, maintenance, repair, and monitoring of the Presidio Trust's potable water distribution system and provides operational support for the Presidio Water Treatment Plant. The position performs preventive, corrective, emergency, and recurring maintenance to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient delivery of potable water throughout the Presidio. This is a full-time position with benefits and a starting at $54.86 per hour, based in the San Francisco Bay Area. This position is included in a bargaining unit, specifically the Laborer’s International Union of North America, Local 792, United Public Employees of California. Applications received by November 13, 2026, will receive first consideration. The projected start date for this role is early January 2027. Responsibilities Perform skilled pipefitting work associated with potable water distribution and treatment systems, including planning, layout, installation, modification, repair, and routing of piping and related components. Perform and document preventive, corrective, and recurring maintenance on water distribution and treatment equipment, facilities, and systems. Inspect materials, equipment, and components for proper application, condition, and suitability; safely and effectively operate tools and equipment associated with the water utility trade. Apply established health, sanitary, mechanical, and water treatment principles and practices to support the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of potable water treatment and distribution systems. Assist with planned and emergency system shutdowns, leak and main-break response, system isolation, flushing, and restoration of water service. Inspect, operate, and maintain surface water supply infrastructure, and associated water production equipment and systems. Operate, inspect, maintain, exercise, repair, and replace distribution system infrastructure, including valves, hydrants, service connections, meters, piping, and related appurtenances. Independently troubleshoot, repair, modify, test, calibrate, and install industrial instrumentation and equipment associated with water treatment and distribution operations. Install, inspect, troubleshoot, maintain, and calibrate water quality instrumentation, including analyzers and monitoring equipment for turbidity, chlorine, pH, and associated recording and control equipment. Perform water quality monitoring, field testing, and sampling activities as assigned, including collection and documentation of samples in accordance with established procedures. Read, interpret, and apply blueprints, plans, diagrams, schematics, technical manuals, operating procedures, and manufacturer specifications in the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of water system infrastructure and equipment. Maintain accurate records of inspections, maintenance, repairs, equipment condition, and other water system operational activities. Perform other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in water distribution, water treatment, utility operations and maintenance, or a closely related field. Knowledge and ability to troubleshoot various systems and components to ensure their safe operation and delivery of water. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, plans, diagrams, schematics, technical manuals, manufacturer specifications, and operat…

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